Wow, i finally got some catch up stuff on the synapse page… expect to see regular updates and photos of the wacky things that go on here…. Click here or grab it on the sidebar
and here’s one of Jeremy’s recent cool cabs - made for a champ chassis, but John wanted to drive a 12″, so here we are.
sumo tv 2
***Hey everybody, we’re now doing speaker recones! Just tryin’ to serve your needs.*** Vintage and modern, all types, barring a few unobtaniums…. give us a ring to get on the list
hey, we’ve got some action on the custom shop website - hopefully we’ll provide more info on what’s happening, what’s for sale in the, add’l services (ie, we now recone speakers - really!).
anyway, check back shortly for blog updates…
We’re a new music shop in Portland at 1115 SE Morrison St. housing an alliance of 4 businesses —
Soursound custom amps and repair for amps, effects, and audio
Sumo custom cabs, cab repair, and pedal boards
Synapse Audio Systems recording gear, vintage and modern synths, hifi, solid state, effects
Sick String guitar repair
see the bottom of this page for more info
After years working separately around portland and around the world this opportunity emerged for us to put our collective experience together to provide the most complete musical service available.
Our group has done everything from studio installs and engineering to vintage amp and cab restoration, toured the world teching guitars and backline, to designing and building custom effects, switching, and power rigs. We can do anything you need.
Our main goal is to combine the talents of ourselves and our friends to create a truly exceptional, locally-based music center– why pour money into the same old channels when you could have instruments and accessories made locally, by hand, through the creativity of artisans and musicians that you’ll actually see at your shows, who care about participating in YOUR community? We will be offering cables, straps, effects, and as much else as possible made completely locally by small businesses and crafty folks.
We are constantly expanding the business– open since april 2008, we are now offering instruments and effects on consignment and have begun carrying several lines of effects. We plan to have some of our custom amp and cab designs available to try in our show room later this summer. We are Portland’s only pro retail dealer for Analysis Plus cables, *the best* in guitar and pro audio cables– no hype, just a difference you can really hear. Bryan has completed his totally original boost pedal recently, w/ more things in the works. We offer excellent and affordable guitarwork, and most importantly, you can honestly trust our input– we’re in this business because we love music and musicians, not to get rich. We will never take on work we can’t do or charge you for something that doesn’t get done properly.
Stop in to say hello, peruse some goodies & play some music, and keep music vital and viable in Portland!