Elysian Tuned Aperture Pickups for Electric Guitars & Basses

A project in Austin, TX by Adam Bath
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Modular electric guitar/bass pickups w/ tone shaping built right in, w/ the patent pending bobbin config that will change the world.
Backers: 35
Average Pledge Per Backer: $122

Funded: $4,257 of $15,000
Dates: Mar 6th -> Apr 5th (30 days)
Project By: Adam Bath
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Winding down

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Addendum to Update #7

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I forgot to mention in the last update that there are only 5 days left, and we really need to make a big push in order to be successful here! Please take a moment to share the Kickstarter, the Guitar Player Magazine article, or anything you think... (Read More)

We were featured on Guitar Player Magazine's website and Facebook!

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This morning I got a notification on Facebook that Elysian Guitars was mentioned in a post, and was shocked when I went to see what it was, only to find out it was my Kickstarter being mentioned on the massive Guitar Player Magazine Facebook page!... (Read More)

Some tweaks to the upper reward tiers

March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
This morning I went through and changed all the guitar tiers to just deposits for the builds. This obviously means money would be due upon completion, but I think that's a better way to go about this.   (Read More)

New bobbin manufacturing process

March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
 Shot some quick video of the new process for making my bobbins. The new process is significant because it allows me to make the bobbins without any gluing. Enjoy the video and pass it around to your friends!   (Read More)

What will the money raised be used for?

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I posted this in the story portion of the Kickstarter, but wanted to highlight it here as well. One of the most important things the money will be used for is continuing the patent process. It will cost me another $2000 to convert my patent from a... (Read More)

Update 3: The problem update

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
What's your problem, man?Today I decided to highlight the main problem I'm trying to solve with the Tuned Aperture Pickup.The issue I want to solve is the inflexibility inherent to the electric guitar/bass pickups industry. If you want a different... (Read More)

Addendum to Update #1

March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Also wanted to put it out there... If anyone wants to post fliers at local establishments send me a message and I can send you a PDF copy of the flier. Any method for getting the word out is encouraged!   (Read More)

Update 1: The swag update

March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
After a suggestion from my brother-in-law, I've decided to go ahead and up every tier after the t-shirt tiers to include a free t-shirt! You'll get a choice of size and design (wolf or models) in black. With only twenty days to go it's time to really... (Read More)

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