The Waterphone

I invented the Waterphone in the late 60s and hold patent no. 3896696 on it. I have now reopened my studio on the coast of Mississippi. Find out more.

Over the past years I have made over 1000 waterphones. The hand held models I have made are: Small (discontinued), Standard, Wide Range Flat Bottom (WRFB)- discontinued, Ultra light (discontinued), Whaler, Bass, and MegaBass. I have also made about 8 “Revolving Sound Generators” which are the very large versions of the waterphone sometimes on a pivot stand and sometimes suspended. Larger diameter waterphones have more of everything especially low end.
All waterphone make good hand water drums and can be taken into the water and played by utilizing the "hand bowing" technique.
I perform on my instruments including the waterphone and can give presentations utilizing my musical inventions, sound devices, and sonic sculptures. I also do commissions for special projects either of your design or mine or a combination. I work in wood, metals, bamboo and plastic as well as fine arts.

I continue to develop and make new sound devices/musical instruments. Please take a look at my pricelist to see the descriptions, photos and prices of some of my aural creations. Ask me questions if you like.

—Richard A. Waters - Multi Media Artist

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