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Handy Homemade Instruments

Jeff Conley’s Suitcase Guitars are Perfect for the Traveling Musi

— August 29, 2012 — Art & Design
A friend of mine over at Boooooom has been doing a project on homemade instruments and the latest submission comes from Jeff Conley with his Suitcase Guitars.

Jeff is one part of the Jeff Conley Band that plays soothing upbeat folk tunes, which are all created using homemade antique electric instruments. As the story goes, Jeff had two guitars stollen from him after playing a show while on tour, so he had to improvise and he decided to build his own guitar using leftover parts laying around his house to build his instruments. Since then, the Jeff Conley Band has become known for its use of suitcase guitars and the signature sound they provide.

Not only does Jeff make guitars from suitcases, but he also has a microphone made from a measuring cup and a guitar built from an antique salad bowl.
Trend Themes
1. Homemade Instruments - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market potential for DIY instrument kits and accessories for aspiring musicians.
2. Upcycled Instruments - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of musical instruments made from repurposed materials to appeal to eco-conscious musicians.
3. Unique Sound Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative sound effects and unique musical instruments for film, TV, and advertising industries.
Industry Implications
1. Musical Instruments - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce customizable and modular instruments that allow musicians to create their own unique sounds.
2. DIY and Crafting - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide DIY instrument making kits and workshops to tap into the growing DIY and crafting market.
3. Film and Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized instruments and sound effects for the film and entertainment industry to enhance sound design.
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