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Tesla Coil Used As Guitar Amp
I can think of at least one other example of a musical Tesla coil; this (apparently) anonymous guitarist has created a pretty nice amp.
(Guitar Amp made from tesla coil)
As far as sfnal precursors are concerned, I'm wondering if something as recent as the Guitar Hero program would count. At particular moments, the lightning will strike. This song, of course, is all about the Lightning.
(Guitar hero Ride the Lightning)
I sometimes wonder what Tesla would think of all this.
(Tesla watching Tesla coil [1899])
Don't forget these twin tesla coils playing seasonal favorites Twin Solid State Musical Tesla Coils In Concert.
If you like the odd performance, try Reactable Electro-Acoustic Tabletop Music Synthesizer. Don't miss letting your heart choose - see how BODiBEAT By Yamaha Lets Your Heart Pick MP3s.
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