guitar pick-ups infrared/optical

[Matt Picone]

>> Yeah, this is an old idea.  Gets some play in the midi guitar world too.
> 
> But is it worth it? Does the lower noise really affect the sound that 
> much in a positive way?

I may be wrong, but I believe the bigger advantages for midi guitar are related to a less direct relationship between pickup->string distance and output amplitude, and extended frequency response.

-m@