Surely there is another way? An alternative journey into musical instrument design.
Using aircraft-grade plywood has offered me a chance to undo the imposed thinking of all of my instrument designs. By using aircraft-grade plywood, I have a range of new design options for ergonomics, packaging and tonality. I am able to create adaptive instruments to suit specific players' physical requirements, as well as vastly extending the range of traditional concepts for instruments.
A conversation with Leigh Ivin about what makes his brand new SDR 8-string Tri-cone resonator lap steel so special.
Leigh Ivin plays and discusses what makes this SDR 8-String Tri-cone lap steel so special.
Interview with Andy
An in-depth interview with Small Drum Revolution’s Andy Rasheed. June 2020
Designer Maker Revolution podcast by Adrian Potter
Master furniture maker, Ardian Potter, delves right back into Andy’s creative journey and discusses photography, music, inspiration, instrument making without a blueprint and process.

