Experience an innovative 40-stringed surround sound musical instrument.
Will we reach our goal of 70k this time around? I may have been a wee bit too ambitious ...and I hope to communicate the concept better in another upcoming campaign soon. It's already coming together in great ways! Please keep a look out for it! -Jim Bartz
After years of fine focus and development my final design brings a new instrument that gives an extremely deep perception into sound and it's interactive 3D nature, ultimately bringing a beauty in 3D audio evolution that is entirely unique (along with dozens of other innovative things it can do). I hope you will allow me the chance to build this fantastic instrument and show you in complete detail the amazing dimensional sound it will bring.
The final StringStation designs are exquisite, opening new explorations into 3D sound architecture. Here is a hi-tech instrument of 12 distinct string groups on one play surface, intertwined, digitally tuned and set into 3D resonance control. It allows a spatial interactive array of live strings to be focused and creatively enhanced to amazing effect... crafting scores of exotic 3D sound.
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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on March 18, 2012.
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Feb 12, 2012 -
Mar 18, 2012
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- Jim Bartz 281 friends
- Website: stringstation.com
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Get your name on contributor list in the finished instruments software on first and all future StringStations. Have your name on some unique history! Say Hello to the future!
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $25 or more
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Above + Inventor designed and signed sincere personal Thank You StringStation postcard.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $50 or more
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Above + Vivid Photographic Print- Limited Edition Signed/Numbered 12"x8" of The StringStation (artist concepts- suitable for framing)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $75 or more
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Bartz Signed debut CD 'Pictures of Earth & Space' (aka P.O.E.A.S. -first signed to Audion Recording Co. by Larry Fast of Peter Gabriel Band) + Name listed as contributor. w/personalized Thank You StringStation postcard.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $100 or more
3 backers Limited (97 of 100 left)
Limited Edition Signed/Numbered and Personalized StringStation LIVE IN SEATTLE Concert DVD w/rare handbill of show. Exclusive to KickStarter contributors. + Name listed as contributor w/personalized Thank You StringStation postcard. + Video Update links.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $250 or more
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Limited Edition Signed/Numbered photographic 3D viewable print created by StringStation inventor. Very cool and rare. Exclusive to KickStarter contributors. + Name on contributor list and Video Update links.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $500 or more
1 backer Limited (49 of 50 left)
Signed and Numbered Limited Edition of 50 11x17" StringStation Poster + additional collectors item 'Mystery' Poster. Personalized Letter of Thanks. Exclusive to KickStarter contributors. + Name listed as contributor. + Video Update links.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $750 or more
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One-Off StringStation Performance | Song- improvised live to a Signed CD-R made with the current pre-prototype StringStation. I think it will be cool to play a one of a kind jam just for you! Personalized and Exclusive to KickStarter contributors. + Name listed as contributor and Video Update links.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
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Jim Bartz One Hour in-person local performance/demonstration with layout model StringStation. - within 25 miles of Seattle WA Please. Or we can just hang out and eat a pizza at my place! Also includes lifelong VIP (Backstage Pass) access to all future StringStation LIVE appearances anywhere in the world. + Name listed as contributor and Video Update links.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $5,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
A custom 'made for me' 1987 Stereo Hamer 12-String Lefty Guitar from my mini collection. A wonderful guitar that stays in tune beautifully. Custom electronics output in stereo. Plum finish. Includes signed letter of the guitars history. Also includes lifelong VIP (Backstage Pass) access to all future StringStation live appearances.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $10,000 or more
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First access to receive Model #0001 Production StrngStation w/engraved plaque on instrument with largest contributors listed first. Also includes lifelong VIP (Backstage Pass) access to all future StringStation live appearances.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $10,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
For the 'Serious' Backer... The Original StringStation Six-String 'rail' Guitar assembly from first 'proof of concept' model (a collectors item) Inventor Signed w/ letter of authenticity and story of its creation. One-of-a-kind. Also includes lifelong VIP (Backstage Pass) access to all future StringStation live appearances.
Estimated delivery: May 2012
