Features of the GTRS System:
The Mooer GTRS Guitars Standard 800 G combines the traditional design of an ST-style guitar with modern sound design options. The use of proven woods for the body and neck of the guitar combined with high-quality pickups and hardware has enabled Mooer to develop an exceptional instrument that not only delivers a classic guitar sound but also, courtesy of the built-in GTRS processor system, offers an array of digital tools for shaping guitar tones, to aid in recording, practice sessions, and even live streaming. The guitar features 120 effects, eleven different guitar simulations, and numerous practice and learning tools that can be controlled from any smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth using the Mooer GTRS app. The guitar also comes with a matching gig bag.
Two is always better than one – a motto that is also true of the GTRS Guitars Standard 800, which combines the advantages of both digital and analogue components. The traditional guitar sound is provided by three pickups, which are selected via a five-way switch and controlled using the volume and tone knobs. Plenty of clarity is provided courtesy of the two single coils, while the humbucker in the bridge position ensures a good portion of punch, particularly when using overdrive/distortion sounds. The roasted maple neck ensures a comfortable playing experience, while the accompanying rosewood fingerboard features a 12" radius, 21 jumbo frets, and a streamlined bone nut. The solid hardware includes a two-point vintage vibrato and six modern-style machine heads, which keep the instrument in tune.
The GTRS system, featuring over 100 effects, guitar simulation technology, and an array of tools, offers an extensive range of digital sound options, which can all be adjusted as required via the GTRS app following connection to a mobile phone or tablet. In addition to classic effects such as chorus, delay, and distortion, the system also offers acoustic guitar simulations and other special effects. The GTRS control knob can be used to store and access up to four presets as well other functions. Even greater control over the GTRS system is provided courtesy of the GWF4 footswitch, which is available as an optional extra and lends itself perfectly to live performances, while the USB OTG socket, which is located together with the jack connection on the lower edge of the body, provides the ideal setup for live streamers.
The huge range of analogue and digital sounds and practical tools made available by the gold Mooer GTRS Guitars Standard 800 G not only make it suitable for guitarists who value sound flexibility, but also for ambitious beginners looking to make effective and pleasurable learning gains while playing the guitar. The GTRS system is easily controlled via an app, while a battery life of up to ten hours ensures that the guitarist is optimally prepared for extended live gigs or an extensive session involving headphones.
Mooer is based in the Chinese city of Shenzhen and has been making products for guitarists since 2010, which include compact single pedals through to multi-effects units and compact amplifiers. The company initially produced a range of mini pedals before making perhaps its most significant breakthrough in 2016 with the sophisticated Ocean Machine delay pedal, which was designed in collaboration with Devin Townsend. Mooer's product range now also includes solutions that feature amp modelling, IR-based speaker simulation, and matching equalisers, and the company's focus remains firmly on the use of digital technology.
The three pickups and digital sound system featured on the Mooer GTRS Guitars Standard 800 G combine to create a classic sound, which not only renders other effects superfluous, but ensures that guitarists will always have the right sound at their fingertips, regardless of whether they are practising or jamming at home, producing recordings, or performing at a live gig. The Mooer GTRS Guitars Standard 800 also comes with numerous tone-shaping options and a range of useful tools. The beauty of these functions lies in their simplistic operation and control via the Mooer GTRS app, which is available to users for both iOS and Android devices. The GFW4 pedal is also recommended for rapid toggling between settings. A matching gig bag featuring a large accessory compartment completes the package.
Roasting
Roasting is one of a range of heat treatment methods that can be applied to wood. This method, which is a relatively recent development, is used in order to give new and/or alternative woods the same tonal characteristics as older, matured tone woods (some of which are now protected by conservation laws and can thus no longer be sold). The wood is placed in a special computer-controlled oven and dried to a pre-determined degree – in other words, its natural drying phase is artificially shortened. This process also changes the wood’s visual appearance, darkening its colour and making the pattern of the grain more distinct.