http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 10:40:31 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Electric-Cigar-Box-Guitar-for-25/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/LPMT/GNJD0S28/F71LPMTGNJD0S28.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/LPMT/GNJD0S28/F71LPMTGNJD0S28.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/LPMT/GNJD0S28/F71LPMTGNJD0S28.SMALL.jpg EGISB7BGNFSJXF8 NightHawkInLight Total build (not including glue dry time) took about 3 hours for this guitar. I did my best to use the most inexpensive parts possible. The only tools I use to carve the neck are a knife, hand saw, and a sharp hatchet. Green wood is the easiest to carve, but you risk it splitting as it dries. I use...
By: NightHawkInLight

Continue Reading »]]> play Thu, 12 May 2011 14:09:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-PVC-ocarina/
how to make a PVC ocarina - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/M20B/GL4Z401K/FLEM20BGL4Z401K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/M20B/GL4Z401K/FLEM20BGL4Z401K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/M20B/GL4Z401K/FLEM20BGL4Z401K.SMALL.jpg EHI9I3BGL4Z3ZTP Omegablood In this instruructable you will learn how to make a PVC ocarina! From wikipedia; The ocarina ( /RkYırument.[1] Variations do exist, but a typical ocarina is an enclosed space with four to twelve finger holes and a mouthpiece that projects from the body. It is often ceramic, but other materials may a...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:25:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Mini-Lyre/
Portable Mini-Lyre - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/XHA8/GKS0SE97/FFRXHA8GKS0SE97.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/XHA8/GKS0SE97/FFRXHA8GKS0SE97.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/XHA8/GKS0SE97/FFRXHA8GKS0SE97.SMALL.jpg E0PMEYJGKS0SE52 mistic Introduction- A miniature  Lyre was constructed for a contest and it had to be carried  to various schools. It was then obvious  it needed protection The lyre is similar to an earlier lyre type  that was demonstrated   in Instructable of Aug 5, 2009.     After assembly it was discovered that it was ...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Sun, 6 Mar 2011 22:23:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tootophone-Sax-and-Trumpet/
Tootophone Sax and Trumpet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/Q1JY/GJQEHEBP/FKRQ1JYGJQEHEBP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/Q1JY/GJQEHEBP/FKRQ1JYGJQEHEBP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/Q1JY/GJQEHEBP/FKRQ1JYGJQEHEBP.SMALL.jpg EK52U53GJMOF5V3 Thinkenstein The end of the road is where you find me and my tootophones.  At Musiciansfriend.com , an alto sax sells anywhere from $250 for a student model up to around $3,800.  This tootophone sax costs about $1 to make, sounds pretty good, and is a lot easier to play.  Music departments take note.  For the ...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:17:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Rubber-Drum-Heads/
Rubber Drum Heads - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/V83B/GHFK7XX4/F9RV83BGHFK7XX4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/V83B/GHFK7XX4/F9RV83BGHFK7XX4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/V83B/GHFK7XX4/F9RV83BGHFK7XX4.SMALL.jpg E9Z81Q9GHFJXJKO Thinkenstein I first replaced the rawhide heads of these cheap bongo drums with X-ray film heads, which was an improvement.   (see:  http://www.instructables.com/id/X-ray-Drum-Heads )  Unfortunately, the tension hardware broke on one of the drums recently , so I replaced the head with cloth-reinforced silicone r...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> play Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:52:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-basic-lap-steel-guitar/
Building a basic lap steel guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/ADCO/GJC3OXTD/FD9ADCOGJC3OXTD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/ADCO/GJC3OXTD/FD9ADCOGJC3OXTD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/ADCO/GJC3OXTD/FD9ADCOGJC3OXTD.SMALL.jpg ET7FH0MGIYWWD4R friger In this, my first Instructable, I will attempt to chronicle the construction of a simple Lap Steel guitar. Disclaimer; power tools and sharp cutting tools will be used and I take no responsibility for people who use these things carelessly, read and understand manufacture's instructions and safety g...
By: friger

Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:25:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Tootophone/
Tiny Tootophone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/LRKH/GI0TMST5/FW6LRKHGI0TMST5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/LRKH/GI0TMST5/FW6LRKHGI0TMST5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/LRKH/GI0TMST5/FW6LRKHGI0TMST5.SMALL.jpg E2V684SGHFJYEP5 Thinkenstein The tootophone could be the People's Instrument of the 21st Century.  You don't need to learn sheet music or memorize fingering positions to play just about any melody with it.  It can easily fit into a pocket, and it only costs about 25 cents to make.  The basic 1 cc insulin syringe costs about 15...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> play Tue, 4 Jan 2011 13:03:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Rule-Organ/
A Rule Organ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/TMHZ/F68BDV84/F87TMHZF68BDV84.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/TMHZ/F68BDV84/F87TMHZF68BDV84.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/TMHZ/F68BDV84/F87TMHZF68BDV84.SMALL.jpg EO95P3BF68BDV86 SteevAtBlueDust By taping thirteen rulers to a desk, each with a different amount of overhang, we have a rudimentary musical (?!?!?!?) instrument. So, how much overhang is necessary, how do we do it, and why? Well... If there's one piece of science that every kid knows, it's that twanging a ruler on the edge of th...
By: SteevAtBlueDust

Continue Reading »]]> play Thu, 6 Sep 2007 04:45:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Choosing-Your-First-Ocarina/
Choosing Your First Ocarina - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/PGUH/GGL6ZPW4/FZKPGUHGGL6ZPW4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/PGUH/GGL6ZPW4/FZKPGUHGGL6ZPW4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/PGUH/GGL6ZPW4/FZKPGUHGGL6ZPW4.SMALL.jpg ENIYXFCGGL78SYN sir-zeke Ocarinas are a Truly beautiful instrument that dates back thousands of years. In this instructable, i will be giving tips and advice for those choosing their first ocarina. Ocarinas I Do Not Recommend Peruvian Pendants are a very common type of ocarina, and usually have 6-8 holes. they are also ...
By: sir-zeke

Continue Reading »]]> play Wed, 17 Nov 2010 07:30:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hypotooter-a-mini-musical-instrument/
Hypotooter -- a mini-musical instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/7RQ2/GFMC8GA8/FNM7RQ2GFMC8GA8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/7RQ2/GFMC8GA8/FNM7RQ2GFMC8GA8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/7RQ2/GFMC8GA8/FNM7RQ2GFMC8GA8.SMALL.jpg EVWTND7GFMCD7C2 Thinkenstein The hypotooter is a mini-member of the tootophone family of reed instruments.   (See:  http://www.instructables.com/id/pvc-TOOTOPHONE-a-musical-reed-instrument   and also;  http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Bass-Tootophone-a-reed-instrument  ) It is made from the protective case for a 12 cc hypo...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:53:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Soprano-Recorder/
PVC Soprano Recorder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/TQML/GFMC815V/FVSTQMLGFMC815V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/TQML/GFMC815V/FVSTQMLGFMC815V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/TQML/GFMC815V/FVSTQMLGFMC815V.SMALL.jpg E4D1M7OGFMCCT5X Thinkenstein Recorders are fairly easy to play; much easier than side-blown flutes.   They are relatively cheap instruments to buy, but if you want some DIY fun, here's how to make one out of PVC pipe.  To hear how it sounds, listen to the .mp3 audio file in the last step.  The Parts of the Recorder The rec...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:17:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/tHESE-HAVE-GOTTEN-TOO-OLD-TO-BE-RECOGNIZED-BY-TH/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/WAB0/GFA43RM1/F56WAB0GFA43RM1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/WAB0/GFA43RM1/F56WAB0GFA43RM1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/WAB0/GFA43RM1/F56WAB0GFA43RM1.SMALL.jpg QMCHZIUGFA43RLW Duck-O IM HOPEFULLY lOOKING FOR THE FEW  MEMBERS WITH ENOUGH IMAGINATION, IDEA, SUGGESTION ON WHAT THESE  ARE (ALL .13),OR COULD BE- TOO OLD TO DISCARD THE INSTRUMENTS   i ORIGIONALLY GOT THEM FROM A BURLESCUE HOUSE IN MANHATTEN 'BACK IN THE DAY" (1950'S) BEING TOSSED ~BUT~WHAT ARE THEY...PLEASE. r r r   *...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:02:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Styrofoam-Harps/
Styrofoam Harps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/JI1O/GFA3YJW4/FWYJI1OGFA3YJW4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/JI1O/GFA3YJW4/FWYJI1OGFA3YJW4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/JI1O/GFA3YJW4/FWYJI1OGFA3YJW4.SMALL.jpg E28OZSEGFA456GZ Thinkenstein Professional harps are cool instruments, but expensive and difficult to play.   These may be toy instruments, but they still sound nice and have possible uses in the creation of music.  With maracas and drums I could imagine some fun jamming with these.  The instruments are feather weight.   I don'...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> play Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:53:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Styrofoam-Maracas/
Styrofoam Maracas - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/CN5N/GF7B6746/FL6CN5NGF7B6746.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/CN5N/GF7B6746/FL6CN5NGF7B6746.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/CN5N/GF7B6746/FL6CN5NGF7B6746.SMALL.jpg EK5SSTYGF7BBHWZ Thinkenstein These may look like baseball bats, but they are musical instruments -- maracas.  Maracas get their sound from many loose objects, such as seeds, inside a hollow container (such as a gourd).  It is usually on a stick handle.  These maracas are not better or worse than others -- just different.  Th...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> play Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:42:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/X-ray-Drum-Heads/
X-ray Drum Heads - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/SN32/GF7B6751/FRCSN32GF7B6751.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/SN32/GF7B6751/FRCSN32GF7B6751.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/SN32/GF7B6751/FRCSN32GF7B6751.SMALL.jpg EN9OCB3GF7B675B Thinkenstein These bongo drums had rawhide heads which always seemed to sound a little dead, no matter how much I tightened them.   They are not real professional drums, for one thing, and aren't built for extreme tension. With nothing much to lose, I replaced the rawhide heads with a couple of x-ray films the ...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> play Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:42:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-Atabaque-Afro-Brazilian-Conga/
Making an Atabaque (Afro-Brazilian Conga) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/5IM8/GDH50Q5F/FWM5IM8GDH50Q5F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/5IM8/GDH50Q5F/FWM5IM8GDH50Q5F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/5IM8/GDH50Q5F/FWM5IM8GDH50Q5F.SMALL.jpg EBVBQ7OGD2J37KH chapa-de-frente The Atabaque is an Afro-Brazilian conga drum that is used in the Martial Art/Dance/Game of Capoeira, and the Afro-Brazilian Religion of Candomblé. The steps provided in this instructable are for making a rope-tensioned, as opposed to a lug-tensioned drum. If you wish to bring axé (energy) into your ...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Sun, 3 Oct 2010 18:52:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-busted-headphones-Fast/
Fix busted headphones Fast! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/VB9Y/GELSMDUE/FJ6VB9YGELSMDUE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/VB9Y/GELSMDUE/FJ6VB9YGELSMDUE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/VB9Y/GELSMDUE/FJ6VB9YGELSMDUE.SMALL.jpg E116MVVGENILT6O killerjackalope I broke my skullcandies again...  This is the technique I have used on both sides, they're old hesh ones and though there's that lifetime warranty I like them this way more, like my ripped jeans and my falling apart bag... This repair lasts indefinitely and it's tough, or perfect for a quick fix. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:45:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Bass-Tootophone-a-reed-instrument/
Baby Bass Tootophone -- a reed instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/8PJV/GELSQFUI/FH98PJVGELSQFUI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/8PJV/GELSQFUI/FH98PJVGELSQFUI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/8PJV/GELSQFUI/FH98PJVGELSQFUI.SMALL.jpg ESG4HL7GELSMCHM Thinkenstein This is a small reed instrument with a mighty deep voice for its size.  It belongs to the Tootophone family, of which I am the father (see:  http://www.instructables.com/id/pvc-TOOTOPHONE-a-musical-reed-instrument  ).  You might call this one Baby Bass.  The rubber reed is a new variation, one tha...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> play Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:27:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Bass-Fiddle/
Build a Bass Fiddle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/4JH5/GEI98OAD/FFI4JH5GEI98OAD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/4JH5/GEI98OAD/FFI4JH5GEI98OAD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFI/4JH5/GEI98OAD/FFI4JH5GEI98OAD.SMALL.jpg EPOVPJLGEI9CXDM courtervideo Introduction and motivation: OK, this project might appear to push the envelope for some folks, especially those without a workshop and some machine tools, but I am putting up this Instructable mainly because it represents the belief that you should never NOT build something just because there's a...
By: courtervideo

Continue Reading »]]> play Sun, 26 Sep 2010 15:15:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ball-Targeting-System-with-Positive-Feedback/
Ball Targeting System with Positive Feedback - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/7U6X/GDVZ2YXR/FV37U6XGDVZ2YXR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/7U6X/GDVZ2YXR/FV37U6XGDVZ2YXR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/7U6X/GDVZ2YXR/FV37U6XGDVZ2YXR.SMALL.jpg EW04Z5MGDVZ2YXL CATEA Instructions for making a portable variable impact ball targeting system with light and audio feedback Problem Statement The cREATe target was created specifically for an Adapted Physical Education teacher, Mr. David Martinez and his students. The target needed to be able to provide sufficient audi...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:46:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replacing-a-String-on-a-Cello/
Replacing a String on a Cello - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/B6QW/GBB7GBXH/FVSB6QWGBB7GBXH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/B6QW/GBB7GBXH/FVSB6QWGBB7GBXH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/B6QW/GBB7GBXH/FVSB6QWGBB7GBXH.SMALL.jpg EPIKI9MGBBH8Q11 porpoiseofdoom This tutorial is about how to replace a string on a cello. The process is rather simple, and I included a trick that I use to keep the string from slipping off the peg. Replacing one string takes just a few minutes, but replacing all the strings could take 10 or 15 minutes. You should never remove a...
By: porpoiseofdoom

Continue Reading »]]> play Fri, 9 Jul 2010 06:13:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crazy-Looper/
Crazy Looper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/S45Q/GAKTU7AX/FMRS45QGAKTU7AX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/S45Q/GAKTU7AX/FMRS45QGAKTU7AX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/S45Q/GAKTU7AX/FMRS45QGAKTU7AX.SMALL.jpg E8KILYFGAK6BJ3W rarebeasts The Crazy Looper is a small hand held device that allows you to create real-time noise loops with a fast modulation metallic effect. It's a simple microcontroller project that I give an easy to build rating. If you want one that is ready to play, you can buy one here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/43...
By: rarebeasts

Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:59:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/community/MakerBot-plays-Tetris/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/9N0Z/G9NGULN2/FI79N0ZG9NGULN2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/9N0Z/G9NGULN2/FI79N0ZG9NGULN2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI7/9N0Z/G9NGULN2/FI79N0ZG9NGULN2.SMALL.jpg TYDJ23SG9WJCLSI fungus amungus YouTube user belakor110 has posted this video of a MakerBot playing the Tetris theme. According to the brief description, this is done using gcode. This reminds me of the song "A Simple Text File" by Man or Astroman? Check out that video here as well. The video is just a still image, but I can vou...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> play Tue, 1 Jun 2010 10:47:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Hi-Hat-Stand/
How to Make a Hi-Hat Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFT/H125/G8XPCI0X/FFTH125G8XPCI0X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFT/H125/G8XPCI0X/FFTH125G8XPCI0X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFT/H125/G8XPCI0X/FFTH125G8XPCI0X.SMALL.jpg EZI1F78G8JE124P benfarhner A while back, I acquired a drum set for $50. I got a kick, snare, and three toms, but no cymbals or stands. Because the set was so cheap, I was unwilling to spend over $50 to complete it, but cymbals are expensive, and so are stands! By a stroke of luck, I was given hi-hat cymbals and a crash for f...
By: benfarhner

Continue Reading »]]> play Sat, 8 May 2010 19:56:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/iBeat-Tee/
iBeat Tee - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/XRMV/G8LWKCLT/FRBXRMVG8LWKCLT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/XRMV/G8LWKCLT/FRBXRMVG8LWKCLT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/XRMV/G8LWKCLT/FRBXRMVG8LWKCLT.SMALL.jpg ERXZBBNG825D1R9 dmallen This was a class project for GEEN 1400 at the University of Colorado-Boulder, Craft Technology Group (www.cs.colorado.edu/~ctg) The idea behind this idea is to create a new way for a person to express his or her music while on the go. We like to think of this project as the current generation'...
By: dmallen

Continue Reading »]]> play Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:49:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beginner-Cigar-Box-Guitar/
Beginner Cigar Box Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/GQ0I/G825CX0Z/FUMGQ0IG825CX0Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/GQ0I/G825CX0Z/FUMGQ0IG825CX0Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/GQ0I/G825CX0Z/FUMGQ0IG825CX0Z.SMALL.jpg EO0I42XG825HZLV gerlindagrimes This is more of an uninstructable than an instructable, but hopefully my mistakes will benefit other beginner makers. I’m part of a small group of beginner makers in Atlanta, GA called AHWIG. For our most recent meeting, we decided to make cigar box guitars using Discontinuuity’s excellent instruct...
By: gerlindagrimes

Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 19 Apr 2010 06:45:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-old-drum-cymbals-to-play-music-from-the-rain/
Using old drum cymbals to play music from the rain - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/LK6E/G7CN3NY7/FRMLK6EG7CN3NY7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/LK6E/G7CN3NY7/FRMLK6EG7CN3NY7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/LK6E/G7CN3NY7/FRMLK6EG7CN3NY7.SMALL.jpg EZ8H4TRG7CUGJG0 zieak I found a set of cymbals at the thrift store for $10.  Hmmm... Let's see... we could attach them to a doorbell hammer... That would be fun the first two or three times someone rang the bell.  I decided to let the rain dripping off my roof to play a tune on them. Tools and materials All you need a...
By: zieak

Continue Reading »]]> play Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:56:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-a-stripped-wire-on-your-headphones/
Fix a stripped wire on your headphones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/JZMT/G6MPMIOB/FYUJZMTG6MPMIOB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/JZMT/G6MPMIOB/FYUJZMTG6MPMIOB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/JZMT/G6MPMIOB/FYUJZMTG6MPMIOB.SMALL.jpg EC6O1U7G6MPMIMD StumpChunkman I bought a nice pair of headphones a few months back, and noticed recently that plastic has started pulling away from the joints, exposing the wires.  Before it got any worse, I went to Noah to ask his advice.  Turns out, he was having a similar problem and had a fantastic suggestion: Plasti Dip! W...
By: StumpChunkman

Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:32:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SNES-Super-Gameboy-Line-Out-Audio-Mod/
SNES Super Gameboy Line Out Audio Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/SEIG/G6MPG19O/F2RSEIGG6MPG19O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/SEIG/G6MPG19O/F2RSEIGG6MPG19O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/SEIG/G6MPG19O/F2RSEIGG6MPG19O.SMALL.jpg E0Q59KJG6MPG16D Kyle Robinson The Super Gameboy (SGB for short) is Gameboy cartridge player for the Nintendo Entertainment system. Chipmusicians who use LSDJ or Nanoloop can use the SBG to compose on a large screen. Wether its at home with friends, or in a studio environment, the SBG can be a great tool for Gameboy composing and...
By: Kyle Robinson

Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:22:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Speaker-box-my-first-Instructable/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/UZQ9/G6MPBVGY/FOJUZQ9G6MPBVGY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/UZQ9/G6MPBVGY/FOJUZQ9G6MPBVGY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOJ/UZQ9/G6MPBVGY/FOJUZQ9G6MPBVGY.SMALL.jpg EH9NJZEG6MPFVOA tbkeffer I know it's really not steampunk enough for some, but i really liked the box as it was so I did not paint it. I like the rustic feel it has. I have four dollars in this project because I had the box and wood pieces, the handles, the neoprene (for sound) and the speakers. I paid the 4 dollars for the...
By: tbkeffer

Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:01:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Stereo-Condenser-Microphone-with-Adjustable-To/
DIY Stereo Condenser Microphone with Adjustable Toe-in/ Toe-out Angle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/0EYF/G6MPLPIE/FIH0EYFG6MPLPIE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/0EYF/G6MPLPIE/FIH0EYFG6MPLPIE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/0EYF/G6MPLPIE/FIH0EYFG6MPLPIE.SMALL.jpg E8HWHR1G6MPLPHF jthank There are many articles on the web about making condenser microphones. These projects are usually relatively easy. However, trying to make one that allows X-Y and Wide Stereo positions for the mics that some professional recorders offer (and in an inexpensive way) may seem to be a difficult task. T...
By: jthank

Continue Reading »]]> play Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:27:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-position-sensitive-midi-drum-pad/
A position sensitive midi drum pad - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/WZIV/G68GYFLI/F3EWZIVG68GYFLI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/WZIV/G68GYFLI/F3EWZIVG68GYFLI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/WZIV/G68GYFLI/F3EWZIVG68GYFLI.SMALL.jpg E06W39EG69MW6ZP ganglion The SynPad is a position sensitive midi drum pad that you can build yourself using simple materials and tools for around 50 UK pounds (depending on what materials you already have, and how many pads you want to make.) The pad can detect where you have hit it as well as how hard, so that the s...
By: ganglion

Continue Reading »]]> play Tue, 9 Mar 2010 23:25:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cigar-Box-Guitar/
Cigar Box Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/RP90/G4JNRJHP/FQ1RP90G4JNRJHP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/RP90/G4JNRJHP/FQ1RP90G4JNRJHP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/RP90/G4JNRJHP/FQ1RP90G4JNRJHP.SMALL.jpg EKKKWRIG4JNYTTR discontinuuity Usually consisting of a stick, an old cigar box, some random hardware, and whatever strings are lying around, cigar box guitars are some of the simplest, cheapest, and easiest musical instruments you can build.  They can have anywhere between one and six strings (although most have three), and prett...
By: discontinuuity

Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:19:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-DJ-Turntable-from-old-Computer-Parts/
DIY DJ Turntable from old Computer Parts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/T8CT/G68HD0TY/F3JT8CTG68HD0TY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/T8CT/G68HD0TY/F3JT8CTG68HD0TY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/T8CT/G68HD0TY/F3JT8CTG68HD0TY.SMALL.jpg EVNENDZG68HCZIC iurmarius How to make a DJ turntable from old computer parts. Some time ago I have discovered a piece of software that is using the mouse movement (up-down / left-right) to make scratch-alike effects on a virtual turntable, the way the DJs are doing it in clubs. It is the TerminatorX software, developed by...
By: iurmarius

Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:02:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hard-Drive-After-Life/
Hard Drive After Life - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/OIHZ/G61AS63B/FJ9OIHZG61AS63B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/OIHZ/G61AS63B/FJ9OIHZG61AS63B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/OIHZ/G61AS63B/FJ9OIHZG61AS63B.SMALL.jpg E5TZFOBG61AS61A botronics So your aging hard drive can't hold its data any longer and you replaced it with a new one. Instead of letting it die by the hands of the recycling undertaker, you force it into a new life as a musical noise maker. A dying hard drive makes all kinds of grunts and groans as it starts up. The sou...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:49:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/how-to-clean-a-CD/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif QT79S1DG58D1UXR killaree I have several CDs that we play often, and they are beginning to hesitate, and/skip.  the only cloth I have now is glasses cleaner.  I wipped one several times, one way, and that helped.  Would wipping it more help? Would it be best to get a special cleaninng cloth, and liquid cleaner?
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Continue Reading »]]> play Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:24:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/MINI-PIANO/
MINI-PIANO - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/S86K/G1O4PF5M/F79S86KG1O4PF5M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/S86K/G1O4PF5M/F79S86KG1O4PF5M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/S86K/G1O4PF5M/F79S86KG1O4PF5M.SMALL.jpg EPVQNR5G1O4PFAZ mistic iNTRO- HOW TO MAKE A MINIATURE INSTRUMENT PLAYED LIKE  A PIANO.         This Instructable illustrates the steps in making a stringed instrument to which piano keys are added and played like a piano over 2 octaves. This Instructable  is based on my earlier Instructable on making a mini-zither {posted...
By: mistic

Continue Reading »]]> play Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:41:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Sound-a-Shofar/
How to Sound a Shofar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/9H1G/G02LRYRB/FNU9H1GG02LRYRB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/9H1G/G02LRYRB/FNU9H1GG02LRYRB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/9H1G/G02LRYRB/FNU9H1GG02LRYRB.SMALL.jpg E0LEIW8G02LRZRT Weissensteinburg A shofar is the horn of an animal, used as a musical instrument for Jewish religious ceremonies. It's mostly used during the Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, although it used to be used more often during biblical times. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are called the "High Holidays" or the "Hig...
By: Weissensteinburg

Continue Reading »]]> play Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:26:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-can-I-make-my-car-light-show-light-up-at-lower/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/4KHQ/FYNTA9G0/FHJ4KHQFYNTA9G0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/4KHQ/FYNTA9G0/FHJ4KHQFYNTA9G0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/4KHQ/FYNTA9G0/FHJ4KHQFYNTA9G0.SMALL.jpg QFR9H9CFYNTA9FZ Jessinator Please help me out if you have some basic knowledge of electronics! I am trying to make an array of LEDs pulse to the music of my car stereo. I am basically just running the car's battery power and the preamps on the back of the stereo out to some transistors. The only problem is that you have to tu...
By: Jessinator

Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:24:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Episode-18-The-Self-Playing-Harmonica/
Episode 18: The Self Playing Harmonica - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/AAGQ/FYIZ3YS2/FJMAAGQFYIZ3YS2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/AAGQ/FYIZ3YS2/FJMAAGQFYIZ3YS2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJM/AAGQ/FYIZ3YS2/FJMAAGQFYIZ3YS2.SMALL.jpg E2SI5JNFYIZ3YS6 StupidInventions There are lots of different types of Self-Playing Instruments, but we here at Stupid Inventions wanted to create something new!So we decided to build the Self Playing Harmonica!Made from an old printer and a vacuum cleaner, the Self-Playing Harmonica will play different songs based on the image you ...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:30:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/how-do-i-make-prosthetic-finger-tips-so-i-can-play/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/LPTZ/FXXPKXES/FK3LPTZFXXPKXES.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/LPTZ/FXXPKXES/FK3LPTZFXXPKXES.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/LPTZ/FXXPKXES/FK3LPTZFXXPKXES.SMALL.jpg QA6JMLVFXXPKS52 djloney i chopped off the tip of my finger with a mower....ouch, now im two months in and i still cant play chords on my guitar. if i super glue leather to it i can play my bass. i have also used banjo picks with band aids wraped around them but these get in the way when i play chords. i cut off about half ...
By: djloney

Continue Reading »]]> play Tue, 4 Aug 2009 10:06:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tic-Tac-Tunes/
Tic Tac Tunes - Now with Tic Tac Beat Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/IUXG/FWMNUMUB/F4FIUXGFWMNUMUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/IUXG/FWMNUMUB/F4FIUXGFWMNUMUB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/IUXG/FWMNUMUB/F4FIUXGFWMNUMUB.SMALL.jpg EQEYXHWFWMO2TFV AndyGadget Micro-organ and drum-kit in a Tic Tac box This tiny box will give you hours of fun composing your own tunes. You can vary the tune tempo and switch between a pentatonic and blues scale as well as producing a variety of percussion sounds. Load up a different program and it will compose its own pe...
By: AndyGadget

Continue Reading »]]> play Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:37:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Clothes-Hanger-Harmonica-Holder/
Clothes Hanger Harmonica Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/NGRV/FVOEZ53O/FZPNGRVFVOEZ53O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/NGRV/FVOEZ53O/FZPNGRVFVOEZ53O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/NGRV/FVOEZ53O/FZPNGRVFVOEZ53O.SMALL.jpg E4NJ88ZFVO9MEU2 mrmusicmajor Do you know that funky thing that Bob Dylan wares around his neck? well it's a harmonica holder, and in this instructable i will explain how to make one out of common house hold items in about 5-10 minutes. what you need a wire hangera harmonicaa strong rubber banda pair of pliers a marker of som...
By: mrmusicmajor

Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 8 Jun 2009 20:51:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pack-Cloth-Drum/
Pack Cloth Drum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/6KTL/FVHQEYTI/FPO6KTLFVHQEYTI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/6KTL/FVHQEYTI/FPO6KTLFVHQEYTI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/6KTL/FVHQEYTI/FPO6KTLFVHQEYTI.SMALL.jpg E1LH9IGFVHQEYRB kathannah This is a simple drum made from a thick tube and pack cloth using screws, some fishing line and some cord. It doesn't take much time and all of the materials can be found at most department-type stores. Step 1- Cut the tube You'll want to cut the tube down to about a foot or a foot and a half so...
By: kathannah

Continue Reading »]]> play Wed, 3 Jun 2009 09:18:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/PIANO-KEY-TIE-How-could-i-go-about-making-a-piano/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Q8TT77LFVDC5C64 So i'm trying to figure out how to make a "piano key tie" that has actual keys that i can play. I want to make this look like a tie so there wouldn't be a whole lot of keys and the keys would be different shapes/ lengths, etc. I want it to be thin and lightweight if possible. The end would be just f...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Sun, 31 May 2009 18:14:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-do-I-convert-a-pair-of-aeroplane-headphones-to/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/059K/FU6M0516/FB3059KFU6M0516.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/059K/FU6M0516/FB3059KFU6M0516.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/059K/FU6M0516/FB3059KFU6M0516.SMALL.jpg QIF0OMFFU6M04ZX talco92 The pair of headphones are from QANTAS business class. They have 3 prongs: 2 x 3.5mm and one 2.5mm The two 3.5mm prongs are for left and right sound but the 2.5mm is (i think) for power for the headphones and the noise cancelling ability. I'm not sure how to incorporate the 2.5mm prong into a norm...
By: talco92

Continue Reading »]]> play Wed, 6 May 2009 03:09:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Piano-Lid-Coffee-Table/
Piano Lid Coffee Table - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/PL4S/FVUJHU5T/FURPL4SFVUJHU5T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/PL4S/FVUJHU5T/FURPL4SFVUJHU5T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/PL4S/FVUJHU5T/FURPL4SFVUJHU5T.SMALL.jpg E9WJJQ1FT7PRYZ5 Hasersys This is a coffee table I have built out of a old piano lid that my girlfreind had found.And these coasters to go with it. http://www.instructables.com/id/Piano-Key-Coasters/PRICEWell the piano lid was free. GOOD luck finding one for free, or at all.Everything els came out to around 70$2x4 was around...
By: Hasersys

Continue Reading »]]> play Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:10:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LapTop-BreadBoarding/
LapTop BreadBoarding - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/YHS1/FT7PU1NT/FURYHS1FT7PU1NT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/YHS1/FT7PU1NT/FURYHS1FT7PU1NT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/YHS1/FT7PU1NT/FURYHS1FT7PU1NT.SMALL.jpg E5KO4JOFT7PU267 dsauer Analog Breadboarding on a laptop costs almost nothing, at least on a MacBook Pro. The Interface Three things make laptop breadboarding convenient.1)A USB port is designed to provide 5volts at up to 500mA.2)Sound recording inside PCs is becoming commonplace. 3)A lot of free software is available...
By: dsauer

Continue Reading »]]> play Tue, 7 Apr 2009 14:45:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-to-make-a-4-channel-audio-mixer/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/64VX/FSSIUPDT/F7664VXFSSIUPDT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/64VX/FSSIUPDT/F7664VXFSSIUPDT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/64VX/FSSIUPDT/F7664VXFSSIUPDT.SMALL.jpg QIST85RFSSIUPDX bmjones Making a mixer bassed off of AUDIO 8 DJ http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?id=audio8dj&ftu=bacefa846820ff7 or Nuo 4 http://www.eclerdjdivision.com/productCont.php?ap=2&sub=1&id=3I more interested in a simple version of the previous mentioned. Heres a simple version http://dpro.macki...
By: bmjones

Continue Reading »]]> play Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:26:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ra-ta-tan-tan/
Ra-ta-tan-tan - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/DNUT/FSLF941R/FUGDNUTFSLF941R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/DNUT/FSLF941R/FUGDNUTFSLF941R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/DNUT/FSLF941R/FUGDNUTFSLF941R.SMALL.jpg E2HHQ9AFSLF941V cremolada Make some noise! Drum to entertain kids of all ages. Materials Recycling an empty crackers can. Also needed scissors, ribbon, glue, marker. Bambo about 12 bamboo sticks and a rubber band. Paint I chose red paint for this project, paint it entirely. Mark about eight spots inside and a...
By: cremolada

Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:26:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Help-re-buildingmodding-my-bass-guitar-i-have-th/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/GJC0/FQR1H0MG/FG5GJC0FQR1H0MG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/GJC0/FQR1H0MG/FG5GJC0FQR1H0MG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/GJC0/FQR1H0MG/FG5GJC0FQR1H0MG.SMALL.jpg Q2IDBUHFQR1H0MQ el Ginjo,, Right so I have this bass guitar with most of the electrics missing, I'm only left with the jack out and the humbucker pickup. I want to do something a bit different as i have fixed guitars before and as this one is actually mine i want to experiment with it. I also have 2 old guitar tube amps with ...
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Continue Reading »]]> play Thu, 5 Feb 2009 21:26:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-many-pickups-do-i-need-for-my-guitar/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif QVXKNN2FQSWZW88 rbb555
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Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 9 Feb 2009 03:59:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-do-I-tune-a-mandolin/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif QW4V9OYFQJ6BCYT
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Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 2 Feb 2009 05:54:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/how-can-i-make-my-rockband-drums-quieter/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif QXYKOTYFQJZNVE5
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Continue Reading »]]> play Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:03:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/what-is-the-best-way-to-do-DIY-stage-lighting/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/TR0N/FQJZKWLF/FXETR0NFQJZKWLF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/TR0N/FQJZKWLF/FXETR0NFQJZKWLF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXE/TR0N/FQJZKWLF/FXETR0NFQJZKWLF.SMALL.jpg QD7ORBNFQJZNQ8O dot communist i have some red green blue and yellow flood lamps from home depot, and i was wondering if there is a way to make it less of a flood and more of a beam, would making some sort of enclosure out of cans help? are there any other ways of stage lighting on the cheap?
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Continue Reading »]]> play Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:27:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Simple-PVC-Flutes/
Making Simple PVC Flutes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/LDC5/FPBKZBZF/FCTLDC5FPBKZBZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/LDC5/FPBKZBZF/FCTLDC5FPBKZBZF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCT/LDC5/FPBKZBZF/FCTLDC5FPBKZBZF.SMALL.jpg E5I9HNEFPBKZBYG Jnkyrdguy This flute design is a common one on the net, and for good reason. Not only is it simple to build, it's also relatively simple to learn and rewarding to play. It only took a month of on and of playing to be relatively proficient (meaning I could get a clean sound from the first two octaves without d...
By: Jnkyrdguy

Continue Reading »]]> play Sun, 4 Jan 2009 14:14:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-piano-keyboard/
How to make a piano keyboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/P7IY/FHM8R08I/F47P7IYFHM8R08I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/P7IY/FHM8R08I/F47P7IYFHM8R08I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/P7IY/FHM8R08I/F47P7IYFHM8R08I.SMALL.jpg ETMZUD8FH92UB9R threesixesinarow In part 4 of "How to Make a Pianoforte" W. H. Davies instructs the amateur piano maker "to provide {themself} with a set of 16in. keys to match the size of key-bottom; they may be bought at from 38s. to £3, according to quality". You could choose between more than ten keyboard makers just in London...
By: threesixesinarow

Continue Reading »]]> play Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:19:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mouth-Organ/
Mouth Organ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/W8LV/FG2MJEYP/F8JW8LVFG2MJEYP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/W8LV/FG2MJEYP/F8JW8LVFG2MJEYP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/W8LV/FG2MJEYP/F8JW8LVFG2MJEYP.SMALL.jpg E9Y4T4DFG2MJEYR msolek How to make mouth organ from old markers what you need minimum 8 markers 2 stick string cut markers ... close marker cut markers every next marker cut 7mm more tie tie all markers together first stick ... finish how this work, see video. Good Luck
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Continue Reading »]]> play Sun, 11 May 2008 11:34:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Isobaric-Subwoofer/
Isobaric Subwoofer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/BEO9/FF78M2LJ/FO3BEO9FF78M2LJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/BEO9/FF78M2LJ/FO3BEO9FF78M2LJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/BEO9/FF78M2LJ/FO3BEO9FF78M2LJ.SMALL.jpg EEZWHQ8FF78M2M9 toastyboy I decided recently that my home cinema system could do with a nice subwoofer, and rather than buy something, I thought I'd build myself one...NOTE: This is only a short explanation, there is far more info here - http://www.yourmissus.com/subwoofer/ Cutting Construction starts with measuring and c...
By: toastyboy

Continue Reading »]]> play Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:56:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/E-Z-Breakdance-Baby-Freeze/
E-Z Breakdance: Baby Freeze - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/QNI5/FEXKLZR0/F2VQNI5FEXKLZR0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/QNI5/FEXKLZR0/F2VQNI5FEXKLZR0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/QNI5/FEXKLZR0/F2VQNI5FEXKLZR0.SMALL.jpg EKZXULNFEXKLZR2 icemike Learn to impress the ladies at the club! Or just dance like you know it for the fun of it! This will cover the coolest and easyest move in breakdancing! Anyone can learn this move!Based on my video: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1110209/learn_to_breakdance_e_z_the_air_baby/ Squat Position Your ma...
By: icemike

Continue Reading »]]> play Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:33:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cleaning-Vinyl-Records/
Cleaning Vinyl Records - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBS/AY0Q/FCHYO72H/FBSAY0QFCHYO72H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBS/AY0Q/FCHYO72H/FBSAY0QFCHYO72H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBS/AY0Q/FCHYO72H/FBSAY0QFCHYO72H.SMALL.jpg EAAR842FCHYO759 mattdp To ensure the best sound and least amount of wear on your records, it is essential that they are kept clean. My rule of thumb is to never play an album until it has been sufficiently cleaned. Here is my tried and true method for liberating a record from all the dirt, dust, mold and fingerprints it ...
By: mattdp

Continue Reading »]]> play Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:05:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Stick-Bass/
Electric Stick Bass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/ONKF/FBVHE1U8/F37ONKFFBVHE1U8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/ONKF/FBVHE1U8/F37ONKFFBVHE1U8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F37/ONKF/FBVHE1U8/F37ONKFFBVHE1U8.SMALL.jpg EBUC0TVFBVHE1UE dentsinger UPDATE:012808 -Added audio file profiling the stick bass minus overdubbed guitars for clarity of tone.- UPDATE:013108 - Added Piezo transducer close-up of back side. An electric bass is created using 1 broken bass string, 1 piezo transducer, part of a cheap wooden easel leg, and 2 metal rods from a...
By: dentsinger

Continue Reading »]]> play Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:21:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Wind-Harp!/
Build a Wind Harp! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/TAAF/FAKWPG2K/F4MTAAFFAKWPG2K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/TAAF/FAKWPG2K/F4MTAAFFAKWPG2K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/TAAF/FAKWPG2K/F4MTAAFFAKWPG2K.SMALL.jpg EYJ9RVEFAKWPG2R botronics A wind harp is just what the name says, a harp played by the wind. You don't need lessons with this instrument, just a light wind will do. This design uses four steel strings and two magnetic pickups made with a pair of nails. You can build one with just one string with good results. Mine is 8 fee...
By: botronics

Continue Reading »]]> play Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:30:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Thumb-Piano/
Thumb Piano - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/XQZW/Z46EXCFEYT4/FSUXQZWZ46EXCFEYT4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/XQZW/Z46EXCFEYT4/FSUXQZWZ46EXCFEYT4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/XQZW/Z46EXCFEYT4/FSUXQZWZ46EXCFEYT4.SMALL.jpg EU1YGM1KD2EXCFEMN2 BobsDogHouse I saw one of these somewhere a while back and always thought it would be fun to play with. A quick Google came up with several including the one in this picture. It's available online for about $33. I'm no kind of musician and I've never built a musical instrument before but this looks simple enoug...
By: BobsDogHouse

Continue Reading »]]> play Fri, 30 Mar 2007 02:23:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Instant-Thumb-Piano%3a-How-to-make-a-set-screw-lamel/
Instant Thumb Piano: How to make a set screw lamellaphone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/EQO9/F5R8MSRW/FOCEQO9F5R8MSRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/EQO9/F5R8MSRW/FOCEQO9F5R8MSRW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/EQO9/F5R8MSRW/FOCEQO9F5R8MSRW.SMALL.jpg EN22NAFF5R8MST9 yapruder This is a method to quickly and easily make a musical instrument capable of melodic percussion and noise experimentation. The thumb piano, known as a kalimba or mbira and by many other names, is a lamellaphone that uses plucked prongs called tongues, keys or tines to generate acoustic vibrations. T...
By: yapruder

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