# Premium Wood Turntables The Audiowood X Uncrate Barky Turntable is Beautifully Handmade By Justin Lam | Published 2018-02-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiowood-x-uncrate-barky-turntable References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/article/audiowood-x-uncrate-barky-turntable/) The Audiowood X Uncrate Barky Turntable is a beautiful [record player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-wheel-3) with a [unique design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-turntable). Handmade in New Orleans, by Audiowood's owner, designer, and woodworker Joel Scilley, this impressive turntable is built from a cut ash tree and embraces a natural design. With rings and bark left intact, this turntable masterfully utilizes organic material to create a innovative product that looks absolutely stunning. This collaboration between Audiowood and Uncrate, uses ebonized ash wood, finished in polyurethane and paste wax, giving the turntable a polished and clean look. The Barky Turntable furthers its aesthetic with a hefty clear glass platter and blackened solid brass feet. The Audiowood X Uncrate Barky Turntable is not just an impressive looker as its audio components provide a deep and rich sound. Equipped with an award-winning Rega Elys2 cartridge and a high-end Rega RB330 tonearm, this turntable is capable of [amazing sound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avid-relveo) and polished tones. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Handmade Design:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate handcrafted elements into their product designs for a unique and visually appealing aesthetic. - **Organic Materials:** Potential for using natural and organic materials in product manufacturing to create eco-friendly and sustainable products. - **High-end Audio:** Potential for developing premium audio equipment with high-quality components for an immersive and refined listening experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Disruption opportunities for furniture companies to create high-end, handmade wood products with innovative designs. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunities for consumer electronics companies to integrate organic materials into their product designs, combining aesthetics with functionality. - **Audio Equipment:** Potential for audio equipment manufacturers to create luxurious and high-performance turntables with premium audio components. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylishly Textural Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrensilva-loft-tuxedo.md) - [Sustainable Premium Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stir-it-up-lux.md) - [Ultra-Modern Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-record-players.md) - [Industrial Aesthetic Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-automat-a2.md) - [Sculptural Modern Turntable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuni-studio.md) - [Omni-Position Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-wheel-turntable.md) - [Transparent Acrylic Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiotechnica-atlpa2.md) - [Premium Modular Transparent Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-turntable.md) - [Opulent Audiophile Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-signature-122-turntable.md)