ALTER EGO STRING INSTRUMENT

Resonance has been the main focus at Alter Ego since 1991. We strived for creating an ideal vibration, rich in harmonics, that could be fully picked up by our electronics. Our string instruments are the result of this research. They are manufactured in Italy and are designed for those players who seek superior acoustic qualities in amplified instruments... Our RES instruments fulfill the most important needs that professional musicians have: playability (fingerboard dressing, bridge setup, adjustable action, ergonomics), portability (removable neck, travel gig bag), and quality of materials (select Balkan maple, red spruce from Val di Fiemme)... While there are several instruments that claim the same, the ALTER EGO instruments stand out for their rich pizzicato and arco sound. The sound of the RES instruments is not created electronically, but, as in a traditional instrument, it stems from the balancing tensions between an instrument's vibrating parts, among which the sound board..

Also known as: Alter Ego

VAT numbers: 05386871007

Primary location: Rome Italy