The Steel Guitar Forum

Bob Hayes.....You're welcome to come over anytime.....just now saw your post.

I put a loft over my garage for a music room/studio. I included a kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. You never know when my wife will find out about all those guitars I've accumulated over the years and put me in the dog house. So I built a REALLY nice "dog house"!
Uff-Da!
Erv

If you are gonna have a computer in there (and who doesn't?)make sure you use a flat panel non-CRT monitor.They're getting cheaper all the time and I've seen them at computer fairs and swapmeets for under $300 for a 17". Otherwise you are gonna have a huge RF problem and it can get into your pickups,headphone system,monitor speakers and everything else. Easier on your eyes too. -MJ-

I think I would come out from the wall about 18" and build a box, running the entire length of the room. Sort of like a 20 ft. long foot locker. The tops could hinge up about every 2 or 3 ft. Cover it with carpet. Put 110v. outlet boxes high enough to be above the top of the box. You now have something that is inexpensive and can serve several functions: It's a stand for amps, it's a place to store stuff, it's a place to run unsightly cables. it's a bench to sit on, and it can help with acoustics by breaking up the sound somewhat.

Steve, if you build it.... I will come...

Wayne Baker

Think ahead regarding placement of heating, aircond., and ventilation. These devices can cause noise and problems if put in the wrong places. Usually studios are closed off from other areas, and as a result are poorly ventilated. My steel is by a window. Bad for sound; great for creativity.