Grote Family Web Site

Our old site had at least 9 pages of information about Greg's musical instrument lamps, so it might be a while before we get that all put back together.  In the mean time, here are photos of a few of the lamps I've made and some basic information, and you can drop Greg a note if you have additional questions.

About my lamps

I enjoy making lamps from musical instruments ... I got started when I bought an old trombone for Geremy (our son) but it turned out to look a lot nicer than it played <grimace>. I've made lamps out of many types of instruments, with trombones and clarinets being the most common. More lamps are in the queue, including two really interesting single-valve bugles, and even an old Eb Alto French Horn!

Musicians need not feel sorry for these instruments. They were carefully chosen for this purpose, and all but a few were purchased off eBay for very low prices. Some are broken, and others are aged to the point where it would cost more than they are worth to bring them back into playable condition. Still others are of only moderate quality (to be kind) as musical instruments, but will bring lots of happiness to folks' living rooms, dens, and music rooms as lamps!

Interested?

To be honest, my backlog is already bigger than I can handle (hmmm ... maybe I need to raise my prices?!?), so if you'd like me to make you a lamp you will need to be VERY patient.  I fear that I've already disappointed too many people, and I wouldn't want to add you to that list.

My old web site had tips for making your own lamps, and I plan to add that information to this site as well.

In the mean time, if you have questions or comments, please use the link above the photos to drop me a note.

Greg