The Taproot
Record Player Plays Wood Year Rings
Years: by Bartholomäus Traubeck
We love everything to do with wood. When we came across this talented young man’s invention we just had to spread the word!
Bartholomäus has successfully translated year ring data to music on this ingenious record player that plays slices of wood. Check out his video.
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