The Internet’s sharing economy – fueled by breakthrough startups like Airbnb and Uber – has made its way into a somewhat unlikely new area: musical instruments.
A new service called Sparkplug allows musicians with musical instruments, gear, or practice spaces that aren’t being used to rent it out to other musicians who may need it. Unlike Craigslist, eBay, or other sites where users can buy and sell musical gear, Sparkplug allows musicians with valuable equipment to generate income during downtime without having to part ways with a prized musical instrument or hard-to-find amplifier.
Sound like something you’d be interested in? Here are five legal tips for using this new musical sharing service:
Although initially focused on New York City, Sparkplug is actively expanding its service to every major U.S. market. That’s probably music to the ears of many starving artists.
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