Was just in communication with a fellow who’d had his instrument stolen some time back, and still hasn’t recovered it yet. He was wondering - perhaps tongue-in-cheek - about installing tracking devices in instruments against such an eventuality. But it got me to thinking. Hmm, how James Bondesque, thought I. Why not? Could it be done?
Any ideas?
Why not? They have them for dogs: http://www.zoombak.com/products/pet/
I can’t wait till they’re small enough for cats. In the meantime, I will find out where my cat has been after he gets home, with this: http://www.mr-lee-catcam.de/ct_how_en.htm
Okay, it’s a start. I’m thinking small, as in tiny and unlikely to be detected. Cloak-and-dagger stuff.
Still too big. Something about the size of a pinkie’s fingernail, and just as thin, if possible. Or at least just thin. IOW, something you could attach to the instrument in a hidden-away spot that wouldn’t compromise sound quality; something for the case would be too dicey, as you could always ditch that. Flute, though…you’d want something small enough that you could hide inside the cap end; maybe ferrules that only look like just ferrules.
If you find something, let me know. I’ll be attaching it to a human.
you do carry a cell phone so that the FBI can track you, don’t ya?
Here you go, Nano.
Just tie one end to the head joint, and the other end to your cat. Then listen for the sound of your carpet being clawed off the floor as kitty is dragged backwards out the door.
Emm, this might work for your loved ones, too. Again, just tie one end to their head joints.
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That’s what they do with dogs. Doesn’t track though. I’ll go with Guru’s suggestion.
They should make some to attach to management. We could find out what they’re doing when they’re “working from home” and “at the other site.”
I need one for my keychain.
Could the tracking device shot poison darts out the end of the flute/whistle too? That would be cool.
Sigh. You guys sure have a roundabout way of telling me, “Just Google it.”
Found this site about mini tracking devices. At first glance I think that sort of thing, especially the one at the top, could fit with little detriment if any into the innards of guitar-like things and accordions (but lore suggests the latter are probably safe, anyway).
Smaller. Smaller. More stealthworthy.
How about a device that is also a belt? That’s kinda cool. I think the watch probably isn’t the best choice.
Why go to all that trouble just use invisible paint as we do on MTBs.
