Instruments of every shape and size filled the convention center with the sounds of musicians trying out the new models.
OM Biosphere™
C.F. Martin & Co. – Booth 5602
Guitars, Guitars, Guitars!
The history of guitars in America was forged by C.F. Martin and Co.
BackStage360 spoke with Fred Greene, Vice President of Product Management:
Q: How does a company with such a storied history Innovate?
A: We listened. Martin constantly works with musicians to find new ways to provide what they need.
Q: What’s new for this year at the show?
A: Printed artwork. We have some beautiful designs for the bodies this year.
No kidding Fred, the new models are beautiful and sound great!
3D Music LLC- Booth 9838
3D printing has been an innovation in manufacturing. That tech is now brought to the world of musical instruments.
BackStage360 spoke with founder Mathew Canel about his process:
Q: Compared to a traditional Instrument, how long does it take to produce a 3D printed instrument?
A: For our full-size violin, it takes about fifty hours. Forty-eight, forty-nine of those hours are printing and about an hour of human labor so assembly, bridge finishing and sanding and polishing.
Q: What other instruments are you currently working on?
A: We are working on a Cello and a fifteen-inch viola. Other instruments are planned in the future.
Q: Who’s your typical customer?
A: Students, schools and people who like to play outdoors a lot and don’t want to worry about humidity.
These instruments sound remarkably good and they are rugged too!
Acolyte Instruments – Booth 7632
Nirvana Handpans/ Euphonic Array
https://www.acolyteinstruments.com
Among the most unique instruments in the show this year is the Euphonic Array.
BackStage360 spoke with the owner Terrence Jay about the company and his invention:
Q: Handpans make a really beautiful sound; what’s the history of the Handpan?
A: The handpan has been around for about 22 Years. They were invented in Switzerland. We have been the largest manufacturer of handpans in the United States for the last 5 years.
Q: Talk about the Euphonic Array
A: We are the inventor of the Euphonic Array. The Euphonic Array is a combination of a handful of different inspirations inspired by the glass harmonica, the Cristal Baschet, Marimbas, and Xylophones.
Q: How is a Euphonic Array played?
A: They’re played with your fingers and a little bit of water. The effect is to create friction and with that, it generates tones.
And beautiful tones they are!
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