I’ve been spending some time with the Aeroband Guitar, and while it’s not a replacement for a traditional guitar, it’s a surprisingly fun and useful gadget to have around. If you’re a guitarist who travels a lot or likes to mess around with new music tech, this thing delivers.
I was sent a free Aeroband Guitar for review purposes, but I was not compensated for writing this. As a result, I don’t care if you buy one or not, allowing me to be truly objective. My opinions are my own, and no one from the brand was allowed to see this review or provide input on the content. If you’d like your product reviewed, send an email to noah@digitalmusicnews.com. If it’s something I find interesting, I’ll review it.
The instrument features tactile strings for strumming, a detachable neck, and sensors throughout the neck, allowing the device to detect the position of your fretting hand. You can play single notes or chords. There are fun built-in effects; you can drop down an octave and pretend you have a bass. It does a lot of things, and it’s fun to play around with. But it’s not going to replace the need for a guitar. 
Let’s be clear: it’s not going to fool your fingers into thinking you’re playing a real guitar. But that’s not the point. The real value here is in its portability and convenience. It collapses down to a size that’s easy to pack. That makes it ideal for travel or for keeping in a desk drawer when inspiration strikes during the day. It’s light, simple to set up, and doesn’t require a full studio to get going.
In terms of playability, it does hit some of the right notes, literally and figuratively. It scratches part of that itch to pick up and play, especially when you just want to noodle around without committing to a full session. The built-in effects are genuinely fun to experiment with, and they add a layer of creativity that most compact practice tools don’t offer.
That said, there are some limitations. The fret sensors have a slightly grippy, rubbery feel, so sliding across them isn’t smooth. You can still play fine for chords, but fast movements and fluid transitions won’t feel as natural as they do on real strings. But, I found playing lead a bit jarring due to the lack of sensory feedback and that grippy issue. There’s also a slight delay between your finger movements and the resulting sound. It’s noticeable if you’re listening for it, but not so bad that it ruins the experience. It’s something to be aware of, especially if you’re used to the immediate response of a traditional electric guitar.
Despite those quirks, I still find myself reaching for it. Sometimes, I use it between meetings, or just when I want a quick music fix without having to plug anything in or tune it. There’s something satisfying about being able to pick it up, experiment with a few effects, and get a creative boost in just a couple of minutes.
This isn’t a guitar replacement, and it doesn’t claim to be. But it’s a clever, well-built alternative that makes the guitar more accessible in situations where a real one isn’t practical. For casual playing, portability, or gifting, it’s an option that fills a unique space in the guitar world, and I’m happy that I have one now. I probably wouldn’t have chosen to pay $400+ for one, but if I got it as a gift, I would be very happy with it, and I would tell the giver they ‘did a great job’, and I would mean it.
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