Check out all the new Apeiron options - even the ability to design your own!
I've expanded the digital DIY kits to include abass guitar now as well as the 6 string and made the files even more accessible to digital woodworkers with older/less expensive software. Check it out:
We don't have to deforest and poison the planet to make good music. Many instruments are made from rare, imported and exotic wood, leaving behind a large footprint. My instruments are made from reclaimed and locally sourced wood - often the same exotic species that have already been harvested, used and are heading for the landfill! I also make almost every part in my Connecticut workshop and only use eco-friendly finishes to keep the footprint on my guitars as small as possible.
I worked as a full-time recording and touring bassist for about 20 years before "retiring" from the road to pursue making sustainable and unique instruments full time.
While I was playing, I used instruments I made for myself (often kind of silly ones!) I began to find this new method of creating art and contributing to music was as fulfilling as performing for me, but I got to sleep in my own bed every night!
Ten years in, my main goal is still to make innovative and sustainable instruments for musician from small footprint materials. I love pushing the envelope of what can be done creatively and sustainably, right here in Connecticut.
From electrified ancient Chinese instruments to hybrid guitars and basses, I also LOVE making other people's ideas a reality. I specialize in making what the big box stores and factories can't.
I also want to help others enter the craft of playing AND building, so I share some plans, parts, cables and much more here, my tool designs at SqWAYreTools.com and a whole lot of my knowledge at youtube.com/timsway.
Check out my store for what I have available, but most of my builds are custom-made. What do you want to play?
visit http://www.youtube.com/timsway to learn more about me, my philosophies and see how my instruments are made or drop me a line. tim@newperspectivesmusic.com
I have been developing more tools for guitar makers (and other makers, too) and they're all moving under the brand name "SqWAYre Tools." Check out the new site!