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SCP-XXXX – Enigma Guitar
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be secured within a climate-controlled standard containment locker (Site-██, Unit ███-██; 20°C ± 1°C, 50% ± 5% humidity). Access requires Level 2 clearance and authorization from the Head of the Anomalous Musical Phenomena Research Division. Experimentation is restricted to a Faraday-shielded acoustic testing chamber (Site-██, Chamber Delta-██), with all performances digitally recorded for spectral and psychoacoustic analysis. Personnel interacting with SCP-XXXX will undergo bi-weekly psychological evaluations, reporting any perceptual or emotional anomalies. Post-experimentation, SCP-XXXX must be inspected for structural deviations. Single-user continuous play is limited to [REDACTED] minutes (Protocol XXXX-Alpha-7).
Description: SCP-XXXX presents as a standard six-string acoustic guitar of unknown origin and manufacture. While its macroscopic features align with typical mid-to-late 20th-century acoustic guitar construction (laminated wood body, rosewood fingerboard), spectroscopic analysis has revealed trace amounts of uncatalogued elements within its tuning pegs and internal bracing, necessitating further material science investigation. The term "Enigma" is indelibly marked on the soundboard via an apparent thermal transfer process. No conventional maker's marks or serial numbers are present, hindering identification of its provenance.
The primary anomaly of SCP-XXXX is its capacity to produce exceptionally complex and emotionally resonant music when played by any human subject, irrespective of their musical skill. The genre and style of the music generated appear to be influenced by the player's affective state and latent musical preferences (identified through pre-experiment psychological profiling), consistently surpassing their known musical abilities in technical proficiency and emotional impact.
Foundation historical research has established SCP-XXXX's existence for at least 110 years, documented through various historical records associating the instrument with periods of significant musical achievement by its possessors, each referring to it as the "Enigma Guitar."
Addendum XXXX-1: Calming Effects on Aggressive SCP Entities
Empirical studies have indicated a statistically significant calming effect on certain aggressive SCP entities when exposed to live performances of music from SCP-XXXX within a 15-meter radius. This effect has been observed across multiple containment scenarios:
• SCP-173: During Containment Breach Incident 173-██, live acoustic performance on SCP-XXXX temporarily halted SCP-173's rapid movement (mean duration post-cessation: 14.8 ± 1.2 minutes), facilitating re-containment.
• SCP-682: Sonic transmission of live SCP-XXXX performances into SCP-682's containment unit correlated with a measurable decrease in vocalizations (mean reduction: 87 ± 5 dB) and attempted containment breaches, with one instance of induced quiescence lasting approximately 24.5 ± 2.1 minutes. Notably, during Experiment XXXX-682-Gamma, a brief period of coherent vocalization was recorded following music exposure (see Experiment Log XXXX-682-Gamma).
• SCP-096: Experimentation with SCP-096 (Experiment XXXX-096-Alpha) demonstrated that live music from SCP-XXXX effectively negated its typical aggressive response to visual exposure, with no renewed aggression observed for over an hour post-exposure. Agent Elias ██████, who performed the music, noted an intuitive connection to the instrument, feeling as though it guided his playing to best soothe the subject's distress (see Interview Log XXXX-Agent-██████).
The mechanism behind this inter-species calming effect remains under investigation, with current hypotheses focusing on unique sonic frequencies or a non-standard infohazardous element present only in live performances.
Addendum XXXX-2: Discovery
SCP-XXXX's existence came to the Foundation's attention in 193█ through archival research into a prominent music magazine article. The article featured a highly successful musician who attributed his talent to a unique guitar inscribed with "Enigma." Subsequent historical investigation traced the instrument's presence across at least a century of musical history, consistently linked to individuals experiencing sudden and exceptional musical abilities.
Addendum XXXX-3: Effects on Human Mental Health
Controlled clinical trials have explored the impact of live SCP-XXXX performances on human subjects diagnosed with various mental health conditions, yielding statistically significant positive outcomes:
• Severe Clinical Depression (n=15): Subjects exposed to upbeat jazz music (mean duration: 35 ± 5 minutes) experienced full remission in 87% of cases, as determined by standardized psychiatric evaluations conducted at regular intervals post-exposure. Subject D-████ described the experience as a profound lifting of emotional weight, leading to a renewed sense of hope and engagement (see Interview Log XXXX-Subject-D-████).
• Paranoid Schizophrenia with Auditory Hallucinations (n=12): Exposure to calm, ambient music (mean duration: 42 ± 7 minutes) resulted in a substantial reduction (mean: 62 ± 8%) in hallucination frequency and intensity reported by subjects. Subject D-████ reported a rare and welcome period of mental quietude during the music (see Interview Log XXXX-Subject-D-████).
• Post-Partum Depression (n=10): Exposure to emotionally resonant folk music (mean duration: 28 ± 3 minutes) led to a 90% remission rate following exposure, accompanied by a re-establishment of maternal bonding. Subject D-████ described a profound emotional awakening and a renewed connection to her child (see Interview Log XXXX-Subject-D-████).
Research continues to determine the precise neurobiological and psychological pathways influenced by SCP-XXXX's music.
Addendum XXXX-4: Replication Attempts
Multiple attempts to replicate SCP-XXXX have been made, including detailed analysis of its construction and attempts to synthesize the anomalous metallic elements identified within it. Replicated instruments incorporating these elements exhibited variable degrees of the original's effects (20-70% efficacy), with the strength of the effect dependent on the performer and listener. Replicas made entirely of standard materials showed no anomalous properties.
Addendum XXXX-5: "Enigma" Research
Linguistic and cryptographic analysis of the "Enigma" inscription has been inconclusive. Historical investigation revealed a potential lead in 1909 Paris, where SCP-XXXX was briefly owned by a luthier described as eccentric (brightly colored attire, black top hat). The luthier's shop vanished without trace shortly after the sale of the guitar to a patron, with no other locals recalling its existence. Inquiry with Mr. Wondertainment regarding this incident resulted in a denial of direct involvement, though he alluded to a former protégé with ambitions to create extraordinary musical instruments, providing no specific information about the "Enigma Guitar."
Addendum XXXX-6: Limitations
The anomalous properties of SCP-XXXX are exclusively active during live acoustic performances within a 15-meter radius. Recordings of its music possess no discernible anomalous effects.
Addendum XXXX-7: Select Interview Excerpts
The following are select excerpts from interviews conducted with personnel involved in SCP-XXXX experimentation and human subjects exposed to its music during clinical trials.
Interview Log XXXX-Agent-██████
Date: 2025-04-26
Interviewer: Dr. Vivian █████
Subject: Agent Elias ██████ (Performed music for SCP-096)
Begin Log:
Dr. █████: Agent ██████, can you describe your experience playing SCP-XXXX during Experiment XXXX-096-Alpha?
Agent ██████: It was… unlike playing any other instrument. There was a sense of connection, almost as if the guitar knew what was needed. When SCP-096 was at its most agitated, the music that came out… it wasn't just notes, it felt like a direct translation of calm. My fingers moved almost on their own, finding melodies that seemed to soothe the creature.
Dr. █████: You mentioned a feeling of the guitar guiding you. Can you elaborate?
Agent ██████: Yes. It wasn't a conscious effort to choose specific notes or chords. It felt intuitive, like the guitar was resonating with the situation and leading me to play what would be most effective. There was a profound sense of purpose while playing, a feeling that the music was doing something important.
End Log.
Interview Log XXXX-Subject-D-████ (Severe Depression)
Date: 2025-04-27
Interviewer: Dr. Samuel ███████ (Lead Psychiatrist)
Subject: D-████
Begin Log:
Dr. ███████: Subject D-████, can you describe your experience during the musical therapy session with SCP-XXXX?
D-████: Before… it was just gray. Everything was heavy, and there was this constant… emptiness. Then the music started. It was… bright. Like sunshine breaking through clouds. It was upbeat, you said jazz? It just… lifted me. For the first time in years, I felt… light. Like I wanted to… do things.
Dr. ███████: Did you experience any specific thoughts or feelings during the music?
D-████: It was like the music was… talking to the part of me that was still alive, but buried. It reminded me of things I used to enjoy. It made me want to feel those things again. The emptiness… it just faded away while the music played, and… it hasn't come back.
End Log.
Interview Log XXXX-Subject-D-████ (Paranoid Schizophrenia)
Date: 2025-04-28
Interviewer: Dr. Eleanor Vance (Lead Neuropsychiatrist)
Subject: D-████
Begin Log:
Dr. Vance: Subject D-████, describe what you experienced while listening to the music from SCP-XXXX.
D-████: The voices… they’re always there. Whispering, shouting… it’s constant. But when the music started… it was like a wave washing over them. They just… stopped. There was nothing but the music. It was… quiet. A quiet I haven’t heard in… I can’t remember how long.
Dr. Vance: And how did you feel during this silence?
D-████: Calm. Peaceful. Usually, my head is a battlefield. But then… it was just… still. The music itself… it wasn’t loud or jarring. It was… soft, like a lullaby. When it stopped, the voices came back, but… they’re quieter now. Not so sharp. Easier to ignore.
End Log.
Interview Log XXXX-Subject-D-████ (Post-Partum Depression)
Date: 2025-04-29
Interviewer: Dr. Emily Carter (Lead Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
Subject: D-████
Begin Log:
Dr. Carter: Subject D-████, can you describe your emotional state before and after the music session?
D-████: Before… I just… didn’t care. About anything. Even… her. [Subject gestures vaguely]. It was like there was a wall between me and everything else. Then the music… it was like a warmth spreading through me. It was… happy. It made me want to… feel happy too. It made me think about her… and I… I wanted to hold her.
Dr. Carter: Did the music evoke any specific memories or feelings?
D-████: Not really memories, more like… a feeling of connection. Like… this is what I was supposed to feel. This… joy. It just… woke something up inside me. The wall… it just crumbled while the music played. And now… I just want to be with her.
End Log.
Experiment Log XXXX-682-Gamma (Revised)
Date: 2025-05-02
Subject: SCP-682 ("The Hard-to-Destroy Reptile")
Procedure: Live music from SCP-XXXX was broadcast into SCP-682's containment chamber via armored speakers. Enhanced audio recording capabilities were active.
Observations: Initial exposure resulted in a cessation of SCP-682's aggressive behavior and vocalizations. Approximately 16 minutes after the music began, SCP-682 emitted a series of patterned vocalizations. Tentative linguistic analysis yielded the fragmented response: "…silence… before… only… rage… this… sound… different… reaches… deep… core… never… felt…" Further attempts at communication were unsuccessful, and SCP-682 returned to its typical agitated state approximately 25 minutes after the music ceased.
Notes from Dr. Vivian █████: "The integration of interview data and the revised Experiment Log XXXX-682-Gamma provides a more comprehensive understanding of SCP-XXXX's multifaceted anomalous properties. The subjective experiences of human subjects highlight the profound impact of its music on mental well-being, while the unprecedented, albeit brief, communication with SCP-682 suggests a potential for influencing even the most hostile anomalous entities on a fundamental level. The ongoing mystery surrounding its origin and the 'Enigma' inscription continues to drive research efforts."
Excerpts of note:
SCP-XXXX – Enigma Guitar
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be secured within a climate-controlled standard containment locker (Site-██, Unit ███-██; 20°C ± 1°C, 50% ± 5% humidity). Access requires Level 2 clearance and authorization from the Head of the Anomalous Musical Phenomena Research Division. Experimentation is restricted to a Faraday-shielded acoustic testing chamber (Site-██, Chamber Delta-██), with all performances digitally recorded for spectral and psychoacoustic analysis. Personnel interacting with SCP-XXXX will undergo bi-weekly psychological evaluations, reporting any perceptual or emotional anomalies.
Research continues to determine the precise neurobiological and psychological pathways influenced by SCP-XXXX's music.
Addendum XXXX-4: Replication Attempts
Multiple attempts to replicate SCP-XXXX have been made, including detailed analysis of its construction and attempts to synthesize the anomalous metallic elements identified within it. Replicated instruments incorporating these elements exhibited variable degrees of the original's effects (20-70% efficacy), with the strength of the effect dependent on the performer and listener. Replicas made entirely of standard materials showed no anomalous properties.
Notes from Dr. Vivian █████: "The integration of interview data and the revised Experiment Log XXXX-682-Gamma provides a more comprehensive understanding of SCP-XXXX's multifaceted anomalous properties. The subjective experiences of human subjects highlight the profound impact of its music on mental well-being, while the unprecedented, albeit brief, communication with SCP-682 suggests a potential for influencing even the most hostile anomalous entities on a fundamental level. The ongoing mystery surrounding its origin and the 'Enigma' inscription continues to drive research efforts."
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