Hey Bottleheads,
You may have noticed the mention of interesting developments coming in 2025 on our website. We’re now ready to share what’s happening. Eileen and I have had a blast creating and growing Bottlehead for the past 30 years. As I am approaching 70 we find ourselves ready to retire. But the big question was what to do with Bottlehead? We felt the ideal situation would be for someone who shared our enthusiasm for the DIY audio mindset to step in and keep a good thing going.
Today we’re thrilled to announce that a passionate family of enthusiasts who truly believe in what we’ve built has acquired Bottlehead. These folks aren’t just investors — they’re longtime fans and community members who are committed to preserving what makes Bottlehead special. Let’s introduce them:
● Jameson O’Guinn is a longtime Bottlehead customer who has assembled nearly every kit in the lineup over the years. He’ll lead product development and marketing.
● Lindsey Phelps will handle accounting and will head up initiatives Bottlehead intends to pursue in STEM and education.
● Jean Bauder will take over shipping and customer service duties from Eileen.
● Eric Bauder has a deep background in electrical and mechanical engineering, and will be working closely with the team to help with product design and community troubleshooting.
We’re also excited to share that Paul Joppa and Paul Birkeland are sticking around as consultants and product designers. If you have been following us for any length of time you understand what a huge contribution these two have made to Bottlehead’s success. So you can expect to see new products with the same Bottlehead family sound, as well as receive the same level of support on our community forums. Eileen and I will be helping with the transition and will stay around for a while in an advisory capacity.
Regarding the transition, there will be a brief intermission starting today, June 13th. Over the following couple of weeks the operation will move from Washington to Illinois, and we are working hard to have everything back up and running by month’s end.
Eileen and I want to give our heartfelt thanks to all of you who have supported us over the years. It’s been an amazing ride and we truly cherish your riding along with us. We're looking forward to this new chapter in the Bottlehead story with much satisfaction and excitement.
Dan “Doc B.” Schmalle
Former President for Life
Bottlehead Corp.
More detailed info is available at
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