Anyone remember the Gibson Firebird X guitar? I seem to recall that part of the system was wireless Bluetooth communication with external controllers. Now that Sonar supports Bluetooth midi perhaps it's time for Gibson and Cakewalk to make us a guitar that can record midi directly into Sonar via Bluetooth. What do you think?

Sounds like a good idea.  I've never played a midi guitar, but I've been thinking of buying the Godin nylon string midi for years. 

Seeing as they're already plugging one made by someone else, I would guess that it's unlikely...
 

When I was about to join Gibson, I warned Henry that if he ever made a MIDI guitar, I'd resign   I said it half in jest, but half for real...reducing a guitar to on-off switches isn't my thing, although I do use the YouRock guitar and Jamstik because they don't try to be real guitars. Because they're specifically made to be controllers, they're much more predictable/fun.

As I was thinking about it I was playing my 1930 L1 while watching an old promo for the Firebird X. Something came over me at that moment. I don't think the FBX survived either.

I've got to agree with Craig on this point. The closest I've come to a guitar/MIDI Controller is my GR-55 which is driven by a Les Paul Studio. As a guitar modeler, it's a wonderful set-up. To be honest though, I haven't found the MIDI Controller side to be that useful. I've got to think that it'd be pretty much the same result with a dedicated guitar controller. Having said that however, the Jamstik does look like fun. I think it'd work great as a travel instrument in conjunction with a laptop.

I use a YouRock Gen 2 midi controller, but I'm keeping my eye on Frettrax's technology. It's been out there for a while, but not on the market - it looks like it's now available for bass. I'm looking forward to trying this on guitar.
 
https://www.facebook.com/frettrax/videos/1806368369617932/
 

This does seem like it would be a logical path for Gibson/ Cakewalk, I like the idea.

I've been using Fishman's Tripleplay setup for a while, I do like it a lot, especially the tracking. I am hoping for the ease and flexibility the Roland systems I had allowed (without needing a computer) in terms of tuning strings individually. Their foot controller should help. I probably need to spend a lot more time with it, which is another feet in itself :)

The wireless is really nice though!

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This does seem like it would be a logical path for Gibson/ Cakewalk, I like the idea.

I've been using Fishman's Tripleplay setup for a while, I do like it a lot, especially the tracking. I am hoping for the ease and flexibility the Roland systems I had allowed (without needing a computer) in terms of tuning strings individually. Their foot controller should help. I probably need to spend a lot more time with it, which is another feet in itself :)

The wireless is really nice though!

 
I just recently saw a demo or three of this on Youtube. I had no idea they had come this far in terms of tracking and latency, even being able to bend notes and use the tremolo bar. One guy was using Ominisphere patches through it that sounded awesome.

 
Looks pretty cool. I wouldn't compare it to a guitar but I would put it an instrument category. it looks fun.
but the price is a little steep for me. (250.00. USA dollars)