11 cool 3D printed musical instruments
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Recorder
Recorder
Let’s be real. The best part of music class in middle school was the unit where they handed out recorders. Relive those days with this 3D printed model.
F-F-Fiddle
F-F-Fiddle
This isn’t your average fiddle. It’s a full size electric violin that costs about $250 worth of plastic to print.
Maracas
Maracas
These mini maracas from Shapeways come in metal and plastic, and in a variety of different colors.
Ocarina
Ocarina
If wind instruments are more your thing, try out this ocarina. It has six holes and you blow through the top to make music.
Stratocaster/Les Paul hybrid guitar
Stratocaster/Les Paul hybrid guitar
This 3D printed guitar lands somewhere between full and hollow body.
Steampunk guitar
Steampunk guitar
This guitar will run you about $4,000 if you wanted to get it printed from 3D Systems.
Saxophone
Saxophone
This isn’t exactly an instrument you can print yourself, but it’s pretty impressive replication of a saxophone.
Soprano Ukulele
Soprano Ukulele
Saying you play ukulele is a pretty good conversation piece. Imagine if you played a 3D printed one.
Violin
Violin
Monad Studio designed this violin, which barely looks like a violin. They say the shape actually improves the acoustics of the instrument.
Piano
Piano
3D Systems has this piano on display at conferences they attend — the surrounding structure is decorative leaves and ladybugs.
Castanets
