[sdiy] Your favourite local music hardware retailer...

[Justin Owen]

Hey all,

Like the title says, I'm looking for info on people, places, stores, sites, etc. that sell limited edition, boutique, custom, one-off, hacked, bent, small-run, etc. instruments, effects, synths and noise-making devices.

I'm not looking for people or companies that are just manufacturing and selling their own bits - I'm specifically looking for places that have a decent selection of stuff that isn't all major, big-brand manufacturers.

A good example would be Big City Music in CA - but I don't care whether it's a site or a store - or where it's based (although I'm based in London FWIW).

For the sake of clarity...

Yes, I'm doing a (very) small 'production' run of a synth/effect unit that is based on my own design.
No, I'm not expecting to retire from the 'profits' or put Korg, Roland, et al out of business.
Yes, I'll be putting up a new vid on my YouTube channel when the next prototype round is complete.
No, I won't be selling bare-bones boards for this version - but a 'modular' version is definitely on the 'to do' list...

Thanks all - making stuff is good.

Justin