OUR STORY

Ian Reddick was first inspired to begin designing and building guitars in high school, beginning the process officially in his undergraduate. Inspired by some of the great luthiers of our time, Ian dove headlong into building guitars, concentrating on experimental lutherie. He was an apprentice for a year and a half before going back to school at Savannah College of Art and Design to study industrial design, building guitars in his free time. At SCAD, he learned the software, fabrication, and design skills to elevate his practice.

The whole time, he dreamed of creating what he regarded as the holy grail of guitar design: the Modular Guitar. Others had tried, some had come close, but none had truly perfected this technology. Ian resolved to make it real, holding himself to a list of standards:

• Collapsible enough to carry on a plane

• Every fundamental aspect customizable

• Parts to pitch in under 2 minutes

• Tool-free assembly

• Does not compromise playability, tone, or aesthetics

After years of spent time, money, and effort, and by not compromising his original vision, Ian felt that he had delivered the evolution of the electric guitar: Mercury, a truly travel-ready and customizable guitar that could outplay any other guitar on the rack. But it was complex and expensive to build, and it soon became clear to him that not everyone was ready for this innovation, so Ian returned to the drawing board to create a modular guitar for everyone. Voyager was the result.

Music and making are Ian’s passions. He has been building guitars since 2013, and continues to love pushing the limits of what a guitar is and how players interact with their instruments. As a player himself, Ian holds himself to a high standard of quality and innovation.