CHORDS OF NEW WONDER The World’s First Color-Changing Guitar
“We’re crazy. That’s the first thing you need to know.”
“We had the idea to break all the rules of the traditional guitar,” he states in an E Ink press release. “We’ve redesigned every part of an electric guitar to broaden and enhance the playing experience. Through our innovative collaboration with E Ink, we are providing artists a level of creativity that extends well beyond anything available in today’s market.” The Voltage DaVinci’s E Ink displays allow players to switch between seven styles and shades. Depending on a player’s specific needs, the guitar can be programmed to retain a static color or display various animated looks as desired. This option will appeal to performers who welcome the opportunity to alter the color of their guitar based on the mood or presentation of a particular song. Developed in the mid-1990s by scientists and engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), electronic ink has become a staple of mobile phones, electronic notebooks, and e-readers. With its colorful arrival in the music world, the possibilities for sonic and visual expression on stages worldwide have never been greater.
When Cream Guitars mastermind Luis Ortiz said those words in an interview with Premier Guitar on the floor of the 2024 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in California, he summed up his company’s awe-inspiring vision for the future of music performance. Through a partnership with the Boston-based electronic ink and ePaper technology company E Ink, Ortiz has developed Cream Guitars’ revolutionary Voltage DaVinci, a guitar that can change color on demand. As Ortiz explained to
Premier Guitar, a player who delights churchgoers with their white guitar in the morning no longer has to switch to a black guitar when they hit the stage with their heavy metal band in the evening.
The color-changing guitars are expected to be on the market by the end of 2025 and have an estimated price tag of $3,200.
DON’T GET CAUGHT OFF GUARD Common Reasons Insurance Companies Reject Personal Injury Claims
Filing a personal injury claim is the first step toward getting the compensation you deserve after an accident, but what happens when your claim gets denied? Unfortunately, insurance companies look for any reason to reduce or reject payouts, leaving many injured individuals frustrated and unsure of what’s next. Understanding common reasons claims get denied can help you protect your rights and strengthen your case. Disputing Liability The insurance company may argue their policyholder is not to blame for the accident and any subsequent injuries. They could try to shift the responsibility onto the victim completely or point out why they were at least partially at fault for what occurred. This is why it’s so essential to attempt to gather evidence in the moments after an
incident, like photos, witness statements, and police reports. Questioning Your Injuries When you’ve been in an accident, your injuries are one of the significant elements determining how much compensation you receive. Insurance adjusters often review your medical history with a fine-toothed comb, searching for evidence of preexisting conditions that could explain away your health problems after an accident. They may also try to prove your injuries are not as severe as you’ve let on. There are essential steps you can take to curtail denials based on your medical needs. Make sure you seek treatment after an accident and attend any required follow-ups. Medical records are key to your success, and insurance companies may deny you if you can’t provide any
documentation of your appointments. It’s also important to share any preexisting conditions with your lawyer. Poking Holes in Your Story Insurers will look for any holes in your account of what transpired that cast doubt on your credibility. Insurance companies can use incomplete documentation or missing information against you, as well as any gaps in your medical treatments. Again, having evidence like witness testimony, records, and photos is key in preventing any attempts to discredit you. If your claim has been denied or you’re facing pushback from the insurance company, you don’t have to go it alone. Contact Armstrong Law today for a free consultation.
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