Since 1986 we have been creating custom instruments, amplifiers and horn speakers one at a time in our Chicago shop. Each Specimen is handmade using traditional techniques and innovative design.

We also provide expert repair service and teach classes in guitar building, guitar setup and repair, and tube amp building.

LATEST PRESS

Spring 2012
Proxart read more » January 13, 2012
Pop Matters read more » December 12 , 2011
WBEZ Interview / Video read more »

• Andrew Bird performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with Specimen’s Aerosel Horns

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• Andrew Bird & Ian Schneller’s Sonic Arboretum exhibit at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.

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• Specimen’s Spinning Double Speaker Horn takes center stage at Chicago’s Auditorium Theater

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• A beautifully elegant design, our single-ended stereo hi-fi amp is perfectly suited for your home stereo system.

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• Working on new Specimen custom aluminum guitars. Stay tuned for another Esquire and Ukulele!

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