Symbolic Studios

Out Now – Paper Scissors

Symbolic — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:41:56 +0000

Well here it is, a finished product is now available for your listening pleasure.

myshyte solo album coming soon

Symbolic — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:06:41 +0000

Here’s a sneak preview of the CD cover art.

Thanks goes to Penny for the awesome photo!

Liberty Belle

Symbolic — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:24:00 +0000

Well, here it is… Just about the catchiest song I have ever written. Enjoy (with headphones)! - liberty belle.mp3

I actually finished something!

Symbolic — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:15:44 +0000

Rockin Chair.mp3

There is a whole album of cheesy rock songs like this one in the works, here’s a sneak preview for those who give a crap. Jai and I wrote this song in 2004. It’s about Baya, who was still in Kristii’s belly!

Parts arrived!

Symbolic — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:53:37 +0000

Quilted Maple top from the USA!!!! Beautiful.

A Bigsby B7 tailpiece! HOT!!

Seymour Duncan P90s. Sweeeeet!

Routed!

Symbolic — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:59:28 +0000

The acoustic cavity has now been routed into the body (which produced a lot of sawdust!), this thing is really starting to take shape now. Exciting stuff!

Latest project!

Symbolic — Wed, 18 May 2011 00:55:50 +0000

A friend of mine Sachar Amos makes guitars in his backyard. I needed an accoustic fixed so I went to his place, he showed me around his workshop (which is AWESOME). He is a very talented luthier and it turns out he needs a website, we got chatting about that then we struck a deal – one awesome guitar for one awesome website!! Both projects are moving slowly but surely.

So here’s the test site: http://www.sacharamos.com.au/archives/showcase/project-3

And here’s the guitar so far:

I took a photo of a Les Paul blueprint he had…

Layed some shapes over it on Photoshop…
(acoustic cavity, neck-thru, Rickenbacker-bass-style headstock, kung-fu-mustache-shaped sound-holes, Bigsby B7, MOP inlays)

He’s cut the block! It’s all happenin!!

I’ll post further updates to document our progress. I very excite! Been collecting parts on eBay.

OK Here’s some music!

Symbolic — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:51:59 +0000

Well I guess this website is now my personal blog… So here’s a taste of something I’ve been working on lately.

Every time I listen to José González’ accoustic solo album Veneer I hear these awesome drum beats in my head because the man has very good rhythm. So I went ahead and recorded some drum tracks over it – here’s the results. I had planned to do the whole album but I don’t have time for that, just got thru the first three. Enjoy!

1 – Slow Moves – José González

2 – Remain – José González

3 – Lovestain – José González

Disclaimer – Please don’t sue me. I’m not distributing this or claiming ownership, just sharing with friends. All credit goes to the man himself, please buy his album if you like it. If you are listening to this with a laptop or mobile please do it justice with a pair of headphones. All music sounds shyte thru tinny speakers.

CLOSED FOR BUSINESS

Symbolic — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:02:18 +0000

Rory McDougall is now employed by:

Symbolic Studios will cease operation.

Prospects: Please consider employing the fantastic services of IVT – integrated online business systems.
Existing clients: I am able to offer support in my spare time but no new projects please! Thank you for your business.

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Symbolic — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:35:05 +0000

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