Cool Acoustics :: Innovation in Guitar Design

Welcome to Cool Acoustics, the venture based at Loughborough University UK developing patented foamed polymer technology for acoustic guitars. For decades, guitar makers have searched for high quality alternative materials to rival wood. Cool Acoustics polymer soundboards do just that. We hope you'll be inspired to learn more...

News...
> nov 2007 :: secret valentine guitar and album launch
   cool acoustics unveils its yearlong collaborative project

> oct 2007 :: [re]design07 CONTAINS exhibition
   see the new armstrong/giltrap guitar in newcastle, uk
> oct 2007 :: secret valentine - new hybrid guitar and album
   gordon giltrap records album using cool acoustics guitar
> sep 2007 :: movie - national composites network/twi
   download (6mb) technical discussion
> jul 2007 :: movie - the physics of guitar acoustics
   download (80mb) hosted by dr mark lewney
> jul 2007 :: audio - enop1 demo
   download (5mb) by peter simcoe and simon hayward
> Jul 2007 :: movie - bbc jam visits cool acoustics
   materials technology for school children (starts 05:45)
> sep 2006 :: [re]design06 exhibition
   our guitars exhibited as part of london design week
> feb 2006 :: gary lucas at 12 bar club, london
   gary gigs the enop1 semi-hollow electric guitar

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