NAMM 2025: Circle Guitar's New Rhythmic Possibilities

At NAMM 2025, we caught up with Anthony, who presented the *Circle Guitar*. This innovative instrument features a wheel with plectrums that dynamically strum the strings, offering possibilities beyond human capability. Anthony mentioned the latest firmware update, which now leverages MPE MIDI for controlling wheel speed more dynamically.

The guitar's design incorporates a multi-channel pickup, allowing you to isolate each string's volume. Two modes are available: a Player mode for real-time expression with tap tempo, and a Producer mode using MPE MIDI to enable complex rhythms and programmable gate patterns for creating arpeggios.

Anthony expressed hopes to start with a limited batch release by mid-year, with the vision of making the instrument more accessible through potential licensing. Priced at £9,995 plus VAT, the Circle Guitar is aimed at redefining sonic exploration and expression for a diverse range of guitarists.

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[Dazz]

Wow. Genuinely the most unique innovation in a physical guitar for a long while

[strat]

I thought this was gonna be a gimmick…. Nope…. It’s actually the coolest and most innovative thing this show has had to offer so far

[Vim-Wolf]

For years people have been working out ways to make guitars control MIDI, but it takes real genius to come up with a way of doing it the other way around.

[YMIR]

Why can I imagine Matt Bellamy of Muse hopping on this?? So cool!!

[sweeterthananything]

i don't think i've ever found myself bobbing up and down with excitement at a NAMM floor demo video before. damn.

[trigasurge]

Wow - way to think outside the box!! Most creative thing I’ve seen from NAMM!

[tj]

I watched this video this morning. This thing is so cool. I had to come back and watch it again tonight.

[eaglechildkeys]

This is super cool! Next-level genius! The shape isn’t quite my style (so different modern shapes would be awesome) but it’s still an absolutely brilliant idea 💡

[BeniRoseMusic]

This is one of those things where on paper it sounds useless and uninteresting but then you hear it and see what it can do and it blows your mind.

[buckycore]

This is beyond amazing. It's the innovation that is long over due for guitars. And OH the irony with the 80s glam metal shredder in the background trying to pulls us back, whilst the circle guitar moves us forward

[Imetalman]

Finally some real innovation in the market.

[photonal]

If a Concentric Circle Guitar model is released with LEDs spinning all around, I’m all in!

[HarMegiddo]

This could also benefit handicap people with one arm or hand

[Trap-Joe]

Now this is on another level of ingenuity.

[EBHawellsGames]

Omg the BPM drums sync to the RPM wheel on the guitar? Yes please! Now I need 2 of these (and a microphone) seriously

[remkm]

I'm genuinely impressed.. that sounds awesome..

[teerexness]

This is awesome! 'NAMM Best of Show' right here.

[sandrews]

Well that was a pleasant surprise ❤ I think I want a lapsteel version

[loki]

That thing is wicked cool- I could see Adrian Belew picking one of these up.

[LasCosasComoSean]

I'd like to see a demo with a great guitar player!!