Is Theo Argiriadis a local musical hero? I'm surprised that I've never heard of him before.

I'm actually tempted to fly out and purchase his distortion box. It seems incredible.



HIS SITE

Er no not exactly, he sounds like more of a Heath-Robinson character to me. Website called Ampaholics???

Davo

hi i just noticed this post on google... its a real shame this guy doesn't get more recognition in his own country.. what is it with the locals!! have known theo for a long time and hes a busy guy! - he does alot of clever quality stuff for those that want something different and reliable...if thats 'heath robinson' im packing my bags for the states...

mikey, when you see him next maybe suggest he hook up with a student on the model making course at the University of Hertfordshire, just up the A1 from him. His boxes look a bit 'functional'.

Those arty guys can really help make a design come to life. Turn them from a box with switches to really good marketable products.

I think that is what Davo means by Heath Robinson.

I would disagree about the aesthetic design, almost all super high end studio gear either looks space age or completely homebrewed. I think his stuff is right in line with other boutique offerings.

I need to revisit his stuff, I'd still like to support his work if I can (and if he'll wire for 110v)

i think its a shame that something is judged to be good by how pretty it looks, personally to me if the sound wow's me and i can use it im very happy thanks tim though i will pass that on

he's pretty close to where I live, but I've not come across him before... I'll have to check him out.

steve
http://www.stevelawson.net

I agree, but he's obviously been in the business for 30 odd years, and it looks like most of what he does is amp repairs and the other part is bespoke design. If its a one man band he won't have the money or rescourses (time) to put into making something look good.

But think past the asthetics and whether something is purely pleasing to the eye. Aesthetics isn't just what the model makers do, function and form go a long way to making something more usable. A long line of rotary knobs and push buttons, although simple can sometimes be harder to understand. Good designers can suggest ways of presenting things to make them more intuitive to use.

Next time you look at a 19" rack unit, look at how it isn't just a row of knobs, some have different colours, some have mini sliders, some rotary etc. Look at how the LEDs are arranged, even look at the font for the labels. All of that was designed by someone who probably didn't do the software or the electronics.

yes he is, and your right tim.. he needs other input .. a student wanting to do a thesis or project in product design maybe its an interesting idea thanks ill pass that on..