Where do the designs come from?

Mostly from identifying a specific need, or a conversation where someone says 'wouldn't it be great if...'. Inspiration can come from anywhere however; nature, engineering or just sparks from nowhere. The latter sometimes cause sleepless nights but I keep an ideas book for jottings and scribblings that has proven useful. Ideas and design shortage has never been an issue, in fact sometimes I wish I could just turn off the tap.

Who builds all the instruments?

The majority of the instruments are built and tuned at the bingbangbong workshop by BP (Big Paul) and Paul Marshall, each element of your instrument commission is hand made.

Specialist metalwork such as stainless steel work and all welding is contracted out to local specialists, as are the various technical treatments and powdercoating.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes I stand over manufacturing and design for two years if correctly installed, appropriately used and maintained. Pieces will last much longer than this of course.  Guarantee

So go on then, tell us how much it costs.

It depends. Prices are on the website for items that we make consistently. Special order items and those made from Stainless Steel are priced at the time of ordering to account for changes in material costs.

You can spend as much as you like on a sensory music area - which bit of string are we measuring? :)

Where will you work?

I’m based in N Ireland and work for the most part across the UK, however I will work with clients anywhere in the world if the conditions are conducive. Much can be achieved via the web and email.

Unfortunately, using materials which can withstand permanent external installation and the processes necessary to work with those materials are a big part of the cost. I use aluminium and stainless steel mostly. I’d rather do that than see rust 6 months down the line.