Welcome to Audiowood! (my madcap enterprise...) Although I've always had a passion for design and for constructions of my own design, the path to building custom audio components has featured some rather strange diversions. I became a carpenters apprentice shortly after graduating from college with a degree in art history and English, and studying art, design, and architecture in New York and various spots in Europe, including a summer at Parsons in Italy. But after a short stint pounding nails for the meanest Irish contractor in San Francisco, I decided I needed a bit more theory in my life. Thus commenced the successful pursuit of an MA in cultural studies (Carnegie Mellon) and a PhD in media studies (Pitt), promptly followed by an almost inevitable return to carpentry in San Francisco. After about a decade of doing custom carpentry and renovation work in the Bay Area, I've now focused my efforts and feel I'm safely on my way to becoming "America's premier builder of burlwood turntables!" So, I'm building custom turntables and doing other audio-related woodwork, and I'm also a partner with the folks at FiveTen Studio in downtown Oakland, selling compact, high-quality, modestly-priced audio systems. I'm also seeking and hoping to sell products with eco-credentials including low-power and efficient amplifiers, and products made from sustainable and recycled materials. In fact, my own practices and products are evolving towards absolutely sustainable carpentry, from raw materials to production methods and finishes. (Information on products and pricing at the Retail page) As far as woodworking is concerned, I'm particularly interested in burlwood and other uncommon woods. You won't find much veneer here, nor will you see anything you've seen elsewhere. I'm building things that sound great, that work well, and that enhance musical experiences with their absolutely unique character. Most Audiowood turntables are my designs, but I also enjoy working with clients who have their own visions. I build new plinths for vintage turntables and tables that use all-new parts. My all-new tables usually use the Origin Live DC motor controller and quality bearings. Most tables are designed with spacing for Origin Live/Rega arms, but custom tables can be fitted with any arm desired. In the near future I hope to be producing tables with my own platter design incorporating the excellent Teres bearing design. I am also interested in building unique audio furnishings, including racks, stands, speakers, and audio-visual centers. I'm currently an authorized dealer for Rega, Origin Live, Glow Audio, Silverline Audio, and Audioengine. I hope to add other value-oriented, high-performance brands to this catalogue soon. I'm happy to provide these fine products to locals and to audio enthusiasts outside the area based on manufacturers' restrictions. At FiveTen, we have a complete Glow Audio system set up and Audioengine powered speakers and wireless audio sender/receiver. I generally have at least one table on display at FiveTen Studio. Audiowood products have recently been featured at: Gizmodo, Coolhunting, Thrillist, BoingBoing, Efashion (China), Bornrich, and Velvet Magazine (Italy)." Thanks for your support! Joel Scilley