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If you're passionate about reading or technology, you're probably already familiar with e-ink—also known as electronic ink. Developed in 1996 by scientists and engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), e-ink became widely popular with the advent of e-readers like the Amazon Kindle. Since then, the technology has expanded to devices like electronic notebooks and smartphones. Now, for the first time, e-ink is powering a revolutionary guitar that changes colors as you play.
E Ink, a leader in electronic paper technology, teamed up with Cream Guitars to create the Voltage DaVinci. The magic of this guitar lies in E Ink’s fully programmable Prism 3 e-paper [PDF], which uses electronically-controlled colored particles. This means the guitar's body can shift through various color patterns, allowing for a visually dynamic performance that enhances self-expression. The current model can display up to seven different colors.
One standout feature of Prism 3 e-paper, according to its creators, is its low power consumption and superior energy efficiency compared to traditional display technologies. Unlike bulky LCD screens, this material is sleek, durable, and lightweight. Additionally, Cream Guitars ensures its instruments are made from 100% renewable wood and strives to minimize waste in the manufacturing process.
The electroacoustic guitars were revealed at NAMM 2025, a major event for music technology. In the YouTube video below from Vapor Trail Channel, you can watch Luis Ortiz, CEO of Cream Guitars, demonstrate the product's color-changing feature during the convention.
E Ink and Cream Guitars have not yet disclosed a price for the new guitar or when it will be available for purchase. For now, guitarists will have to make do with choosing from a single pattern when customizing their instruments.
