Modelling, and similar ideas, are older than equipment availability. Many pioneers work alone. Famous among these is Les Paul and others, such as Dan Armstrong, who creatively explored mounting effects in or on guitars. Some of these (often belittled) ideas, such as rack units, have since been used profitably by large companies, proving the early inventors' belief that players may have an interest in such devices and opportunities to explore more sounds.
Line 6 was the first company to launch a modelling amplifier for the general user, and Variax guitars brought modelling into the guitar itself. Enter Mooer's GTRS S800.
Designed from the ground up, the GTRS is a guitar with a processor, taking advantage of Mooer's considerable digital sound-engineering experience. Pairing the guitar with the optional F4 wireless footswitch provides tone control for live or studio work, and practice or tuition situations. I've used Mooer and Fender modelling amplifiers for several years, also recommending them for schools with great results – the wireless footswitch is especially useful for tutors to control sounds. My familiarity with Mooer's excellent modelling amplifiers and footswitches makes this guitar seem like an old friend in new clothing.
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