The Ranger CW EQ Black Visual Note is the cutaway Dreadnought electro-acoustic guitar from the "Visual Note" series by Eko Guitars, featuring a Spruce top, Linden back and sides, Okoumé neck, and South American Roupanà fingerboard equipped with the Visual Note LED strip interfacing with the dedicated APP. It comes with the Eko SE30 amplification system. The APP includes video lessons, exercises, tuner, scales, and arpeggios that are transferred in real time directly to the fingerboard LEDs, guiding the user through the learning process in a fun and engaging way.
OVERVIEW OF THE RANGER CW EQ BLACK VISUAL NOTE BY EKO GUITARS
Visual Note is a system consisting of an LED strip and a control unit to be applied directly onto the guitar fingerboard (electric, acoustic, or classical), along with an APP capable of managing all its functions. Visual Note is primarily designed for guitar students and teachers, providing all the tools needed for both learning and teaching. This system allows you to learn guitar independently, wherever and whenever you want, by following the guide lights directly on the guitar fingerboard along with the reference audio. If you are a teacher, you can assign exercises, scales, arpeggios, and songs (via the APP) that the student will instantly view and follow on their own fingerboard. A super interactive, direct, and engaging teaching and learning method — education 2.0.
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE VISUAL NOTE
- DOWNLOAD THE APP Visual Note from your store (Google Play or App Store).
- POWER ON: turn on the device by pressing the button with the Visual Note logo for at least 2 seconds. When the device is on, the LED on the control unit and the first row of LEDs on the strip will light up green. To turn off the device, press the button again.
- BLUETOOTH CONNECTION: when the device is connected to the APP, the LED on the control unit and the first row of LEDs on the strip will light up blue.
FIRST PAIRING PROCEDURE: press the Bluetooth symbol in the APP and wait for the device to connect automatically. - BATTERY/CHARGING: the package includes a USB charging cable with a magnetic safety connector. Connect it to a charger and the LED on the control unit will turn red; when it switches off, charging is complete. After 5 minutes in standby mode without a Bluetooth connection, the device automatically powers off.
BATTERY LIFE: 10h CHARGING TIME: 3h - CONTROL UNIT LED INDICATORS:
Green LED: device powered on
Blue LED: device connected via Bluetooth
Red LED: device charging - QUICK RELEASE SUPPORT: you can easily detach the control unit for more convenient charging or quickly replace it with a fully charged one.
- HANGING THE GUITAR: when using a guitar hanger attached to the headstock, always ensure it does not interfere with the control unit mounted on the back of the headstock.
VISUAL NOTE APP OVERVIEW
Download the Visual Note APP, available for iOS and Android devices, and start the innovative learning experience thanks to its contents communicating in real time with the LED strip. By purchasing an Eko Visual Note guitar, you will be able to use the following functions free of charge.
Lessons: introduction + first 2 levels, where each UNIT includes exercises, explanations, tablatures, sheet music, songs, and video lessons created by Massimo Varini, guiding the student through the learning journey starting from scratch.
Songs, Riffs & Solos: 3 songs and 3 riffs through which the student will put the lessons into practice, playing songs and phrases inspired by great music classics.
Tuner: you can tune your guitar easily, guided by the LEDs, and experiment with alternative tunings thanks to the many tuning templates available.
Chords, Scales, Arpeggios: a complete reference guide featuring all positions and shapes for major, minor, augmented, diminished, 7th, maj7, and min7 chords; full major scale, natural minor scale, and pentatonic scale patterns in every key; and melodic arpeggios based on all major, minor, augmented, and diminished chords in every shape.
Light Effects: 3 lighting effects to make your guitar shine on stage.
*Additional content can be unlocked by subscribing to a Visual Note membership directly through the APP.
KEY FEATURES OF THE RANGER CW EQ BLACK VISUAL NOTE BY EKO GUITARS
- LED strip with ultra-bright LEDs;
- Visual Note APP with learning functions and content;
- Eko SE30 amplification system;
- Excellent value for money.
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE RANGER CW EQ BLACK VISUAL NOTE BY EKO GUITARS
Visual Note (device): LED strip + control unit
Strip/APP connection: Bluetooth
Strip charging: via magnetic USB cable (included)
Battery: 10h battery life / 3h charging time
Color: Black
Body Shape: Dreadnought - Cutaway
Top Material: Spruce
Back and Sides Material: Linden
Neck Material: Okoumé
Fingerboard Material: South American Roupanà
Neck Shape: Eko Low C
Nut Width: 43 mm
Radius: 14”
Scale Length: 650 mm
Number of Frets: 20
Fret Type: 2.0 mm x 1.0 mm Nickel Silver
Bridge Material: South American Roupanà (Parinari Campestris, Roupala Montana)
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck Finish: Gloss
Tuners: Eko Die Cast
Electronics: Eko SE30 (electric piezo)
Electronics Controls: Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Phase Switch, and Display Tuner
Gig Bag: Not Included
Recommended Strings: Eko Bronze 12-53 Heavy Set/6