Iowa City's Chris Threlkeld-Wiegand is known in prominent nationwide orchestral circles for his exquisitely crafted string ...

For better or worse, the fundamental design of guitars has remained familiar since they electrified around a century ago. A ...

Paul for a job in biomedical engineering. Among the very unique features of this new bass guitar is Threlkeld-Wiegand’s design for the tailpiece, now officially patented by him as the Ultrastealth.

The musician discusses his history, his ever-evolving playing style, and why his solo career validates his creative ...

creations that dazzle for their unique materials as much as their sound. There's a hefty bass guitar and a cello made of moose antlers, a baseball bat violin, ukuleles made of cookie tins ...

The StingRay II and StingRay II Deluxe offer a six-string twist on the iconic bass design – with Cory Wong-flavored specs ...

Many of the guitars are "quirky and irreplaceable with sentimental value," according to the studio's co-owner.