EMMA (Telephone + Dance in the Dark)

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Emma is an instrument built by the Haus of Gaga in 2010. The instrument is composed of a bass guitar, a two octave keyboard, and an Akai MPC1000 sampler with a violin-like scroll and extra decorations. The idea behind the instrument as of now, is not known. Emma premiered at the 2010 BRIT Awards during a remix of "Dance in the Dark" after an acoustic version of "Telephone". The instrument was also used during the revamped Monster Ball Tour during the performance of "The Fame."