The Dragonfly Enhances Sound With Old Computer Parts
For those of you looking for new ways to experiment with your sound, check out Flytrap Gear’s Dragonfly. The Dragonfly is an all-analog effects pedal with an eco-friendly twist: it’s made from 80% recycled computer components. It’s also energy-conscious, requiring little power to run and featuring a rechargeable 9-volt battery.
The Dragonfly’s creator got the idea [...]
First Act Makes First-Rate Bamboo Guitars
Bamboo. It’s not just for cutting boards anymore. Seems like everything these days is made from this fast-growing, renewable plant – even guitars!
First Act’s Bambusa guitar is the first and only bamboo guitar, and it’s arguably the greenest option if you’re in the market for a new instrument (besides buying second-hand, of course). Specifically, the [...]
Wheatware Makes It Okay to Play With Your Food
Who says you can’t play with your food? Not Wheatware, a company that makes biodegradable drumsticks and guitar picks from wheat. For the kids-at-heart, they also make a maraca that doubles as a yo-yo. It’s filled with bean seeds, and will actually grow into a plant if you bury it in the ground!
There’s an annual [...]
Guilt-Free Guitar Straps
Leather. It’s practically synonymous with rock ‘n roll. Unfortunately, it’s not so great for the environment (the leather industry uses lots of energy and chemicals), not to mention the cows and other animals that constitute the raw materials for our shoes, bags, and yes, even our guitar straps.
For a classic look without the guilt, Splaff [...]
