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Linen Composite Guitars

The El Capitan Ekoa Guitar is Made of High Performance Composites

— January 23, 2015 — Art & Design
The El Capitan Ekoa is an acoustic guitar, constructed by Blackbird Guitars, that is the first guitar to be made from Ekoa -- a high-quality composite made of low-density linen. The instrument was unveiled at the National Association of Music Merchants show in Anaheim, California.

This small jumbo acoustic guitar offers players a tone and vibe reminiscent of guitars made from vintage wood. The use of natural fiber composite offers dual-direction stiffness, which ensures that players can enjoy "unmatched ynamic response, old-school feel and a worry-free playing experience."

The El Capitan Ekoa features a double-top soundboard on its unibody back, a 20-fret neck, head stock and plate all made from Ekoa. Its hollow 25.5-inch scale neck is reinforced with carbon-steel trussrod. It will be available from March for just short of $3000.

Trend Themes
1. Linen Composite Materials - There is potential for disruption in the guitar industry with the use of linen composite materials, diversifying the resources for musical instrument production.
2. High-performance Composites - The use of high-performance composites offers opportunities for innovation in various industries, ranging from aeronautics to automotive manufacturing.
3. Eco-friendly Composites - The development of eco-friendly composites presents opportunities to reduce the negative impact of traditional manufacturing processes in industries such as construction and furniture-making.
Industry Implications
1. Musical Instruments - The use of Ekoa composite material in guitars opens up new avenues for diverse and sustainable production of musical instruments.
2. Manufacturing - High-performance composites have broad applicability in manufacturing, from aerospace to automotive applications, enabling lighter-weight, stronger materials with higher strength to weight ratio.
3. Sustainability - The construction industry can leverage the innovation of eco-friendly composites to address sustainability considerations in building materials, furnishings and product manufacturing.
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