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09/17/2008

Feature: Guy Turns 250,000 Volt Tesla Coil Into Functional Guitar Amp

Yes, Tesla Coils can be used to play music or even act as a auto security system, but now you can add guitar amplification to that list. Continue reading to see more. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Overview

ScopeBoy managed to modify a Tesla Coil for guitar amplification, all 250,000 volts. Though not very practical and dangerous, it puts on quite a show to say the least. Fortunately, this is only the beginning, as a Tesla Coil-powered harp may be in the works.

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This entry was posted on 09/17/2008 02:00am and is filed under Feature, Science .
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There are 5 comments about this post (1 pages).

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Posted at 09/17/2008 11:52am by neeto
So metal I shat myself.
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Posted at 09/17/2008 1:49pm by roadie85
Remember to open a window when playing with tesla coils! The lightning produces Ozone which can poison you. But kudos that is a badass coil you got there!
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Posted at 09/17/2008 11:19pm by Greg
This is pretty old news for me, but its still freakin awesome!!
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Posted at 09/22/2008 2:42pm by delos17
"Though not very practical and dangerous" I would have thought that this would be dangerous ... oh wait, I see what you intended with this phrase. Though not very practical but dangerous
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Posted at 09/22/2008 6:10pm by matsulori
I concur with neeto.
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