Zeta Transus: Custom Instruments
Custom metal 3D-printed instrument parts for guitars, synths, racks, and more...
If you can imagine it, we can build it.
Rock out in style with high-tech manufactured custom parts
How does it work? Let us know what you want and we’ll make it happen. Do you want your band logo on your guitar machine heads? Do you want your initials embossed in titanium on your synth rack knobs? Building a DIY Eurorack or modular synth?
Every metal part we manufacture starts out as microscopic powder as small as 15 microns. Using a high power-density laser, we melt and fuse these metallic powders together. The process starts by slicing the 3D CAD file data into layers.
Anything is possible with metal 3D-printing (additive manufacturing) and we’re here to help you rock out in style.
What materials do we use?
Whether you play metal or smooth jazz, choosing the right material for your custom instrument parts is essential. Here’s a little bit of info about the three main metals we use.
Titanium
Stronger than steel and light as a feather, titanium is an excellent material to make your custom instrument parts out of.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is similar in strength to titanium and can has been a widely used in 3D printing. Stainless steel has a high-temperature gradient and fast rate of solidification which results in fantastic mechanical properties.
Aluminum
Aluminum is cheaper than Titanium and Stainless Steel, is extremely light, and can be used for many applications.
Custom machine heads
Metal 3D-printing
Titanium Powder at 150x zoom
Cool stuff, but what can I order?
From custom machine heads to custom volume knobs and even custom pick guards – if it can be made, we can help you build the sweetest customized gear that will make your bandmates jealous.
Custom machine heads
Tuning just got a lot more fun
Custom volume knobs
Crank it up in style!
Custom pick guards
Really stand out in front of the crowd
Custom modular synth faceplates and knobs
You make unique sounds, look unique too
Custom drum wing nuts
Your band's name can be on more places than just the bass drum
Honestly, anything you can imagine
The sky's the limit on how you want to customize your gear - we're just here to help you get there.
Need help? We can help you design the perfect custom parts for your gear.
Don’t know a CAD file from a JPG? Don’t worry. Our team has over 15 years of professional engineering expertise to help you out.
Fantastic! Send us a PDF, Illustrator, EPS, PSD, even a JPG and we can get started!
We can absolutely help you out! Even if you only have a sketch on a cocktail napkin, we have the expertise to make it come to life.
What People are Saying
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About Us
We're a couple of dudes who love music and 3D printing
Have you ever wanted something really specific, do a search for it, and can’t find anyone who can help you out? That’s what we did, but with our backgrounds in engineering and manufacturing, we know we could change that.
Zeta Transus was formed in 2021 out of a desire to help musicians and instrument collectors be able to take their gear to the next level with really cool high tech manufacturing capabilities.
Our mission is to provide seriously awesome custom products that previously would have been cost-prohibitive. Welcome to the future of customization!
Jared
Engineering & Manufacturing
Jared is a professional engineer in Canada who has been doing mechanical design and R&D for over 15 years. Over the past 6 years he has been immersed in his passion for metal additive manufacturing (metal 3D printing) working on everything from Titanium medical implants to space satellite parts.
His other passion is music & synthesis and he composes & performs as “Ice Locus” using modular synthesizers, field recording samples, and other acoustic instruments and sonic curiosities. Combining the two interests has placed him as a finalist in a national contest for designing 3D printed instruments for the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra.
Graeme
Sales & Marketing
Graeme started playing guitar at 10 years old and has a passion for the instrument. He’s written and recorded over 400 songs in a variety of genres over the years with different bands, and currently enjoys sharing music with his kids.
Graeme is a graphic and video award-winning designer and has worked in marketing and sales for over 16 years. He makes Zeta Transus look good. Contact Graeme today to get started on your custom instruments!