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Archives: Instruments

Janus Canons III

Built by Robert Portillo. Designed by John Schneider/Robert Portillo
2023

Janus Canon II

Built by Robert Portillo. Designed by Designed by John Schneider/Robert Portillo
2023

Kithara II

Built by Scott Hackleman
2019

Recreation of a instrument designed by Harry Partch

Bloboy

Built by Bruce Newman, John Schneider, Robert Portillo
2019

Recreation of a instrument designed by Harry Partch

Gourd Tree

Built by John Schneider, Michael Ranta, Robert Portillo
2018

Recreation of a instrument designed by Harry Partch

Continue reading “Gourd Tree”

Boo

Built by Chris Banta, John Schneider
2017

Recreation of a instrument designed by Harry Partch in 1955

Marimba Eroica

Built by Chris Banta
2013

Recreation of a instrument designed by Harry Partch in 1951

Spoils of War

Built by Chris Banta, John Schneider, Skip Abelson
2011

Recreation of a instrument designed by Harry Partch in 1955

Continue reading “Spoils of War”

Surrogate Kithara

Built by Scott Hackleman
2010

Recreation of a instrument designed by Harry Partch in 1953

Chromelodeon I

Built by John Schneider, Kent Arnold
2009

Recreation of a instrument designed by Harry Partch in 1941

Continue reading “Chromelodeon I”

Janus Canon

Built by Scott Hackleman. Designed by John Schneider
2008

HypoBass

Built by Chris Banta
2006

Recreation of a instrument designed by Harry Partch

Harmonic Canon II

Built by Scott Hackleman
2006

Recreation of a instrument designed by Harry Partch in 1945

Adapted Guitar III

Built by John Schneider
2006

Recreation of a instrument designed by Harry Partch

Cloud Chamber Bowls

Built by Skip Abelson
2005

Recreation of a instrument designed by Harry Partch in 1950

Continue reading “Cloud Chamber Bowls”

Kithara I

Built by Scott Hackleman in 2004

Recreation of a instrument designed by Harry Partch in 1938

Continue reading “Kithara I”

Harmonic Canon I

Built by Scott Hackleman

2004

Bass Marimba

Built by Bill Slye, John Schneider, Skip Abelson
2003

Recreation of a instrument designed by Harry Partch in 1950

Continue reading “Bass Marimba”

Adapted Viola

Built by Robert Portillo
2003

Recreation of a instrument designed by Harry Partch in 1930

Chromelodeon (smaller 5-octave instrument)

Built by John Schneider, Kent Arnold
2002

Recreation of a instrument designed by Harry Partch in 1941

Diamond Marimba

Built by Bill Slye, John Schneider, Richard Cooke, Skip Abelson
2001

Recreation of a instrument designed by Harry Partch in 1950

Adapted Guitar II

Built by Greg Brandt, John Schneider
2000

Recreation of a instrument designed by Harry Partch in 1945

Adapted Guitar I

Built by Greg Brandt, John Schneider
1991

Recreation of a instrument designed by Harry Partch in 1930

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