http://www.instructables.com Sun, 27 May 2012 21:43:47 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Converting-a-Cheap-Acoustic-Guitar-to-a-Cheap-Reso/
Converting a Cheap Acoustic Guitar to a Cheap Resonator Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/A2UL/H1JUH5CS/F59A2ULH1JUH5CS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/A2UL/H1JUH5CS/F59A2ULH1JUH5CS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F59/A2UL/H1JUH5CS/F59A2ULH1JUH5CS.SMALL.jpg rich745 So I bought a cheap acoustic guitar ($15) from Goodwill and thought it would be interesting project to turn it into a cheap resonator guitar.  After checking online and seeing what others had done, I did pretty much the same with a few adjustments to the process.  The process was a bit sloppy, but i...
By: rich745

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 19:49:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Mic-to-Guitar-Hack/
Wireless Mic to Guitar Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/YZ57/H19RTG92/FI4YZ57H19RTG92.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/YZ57/H19RTG92/FI4YZ57H19RTG92.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/YZ57/H19RTG92/FI4YZ57H19RTG92.SMALL.jpg mattthegamer463 Wireless guitars are great, without cables to trip on the life expectancy of an energetic guitarist is greatly increased.  However, they are expensive, way more expensive than wireless microphone systems.  In fact, if you're like me, you might happen to come into a wireless microphone system for fre...
By: mattthegamer463

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:09:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nintendo-Candy-Tin-Portable-Guitar-Amp/
Nintendo Candy Tin Portable Guitar Amp! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/H7HX/H0OJ006E/FQDH7HXH0OJ006E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/H7HX/H0OJ006E/FQDH7HXH0OJ006E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/H7HX/H0OJ006E/FQDH7HXH0OJ006E.SMALL.jpg sonicase In this instructable I'll show you how to make a small portable guitar amp out of a nintendo candies tin and some electronics. what you will need: Nintendo Candy tin (I found mine at costplus but I'm sure they're everywhere) Electronics for a simple LM386 amp (LM386 chip, 10uf and 250uf electrolyt...
By: sonicase

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:23:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-cheap-solid-state-amplifier-from-salvaged-par/
DIY cheap solid-state amplifier (from salvaged parts) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/LUXT/H0A2H2B0/F4YLUXTH0A2H2B0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/LUXT/H0A2H2B0/F4YLUXTH0A2H2B0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/LUXT/H0A2H2B0/F4YLUXTH0A2H2B0.SMALL.jpg VAustin89 Living in a third-world country, amplifiers like marshall, fender, line6, peavey and others are just too expensive for poor guitar players like me, since most amps are toys for the rich boys. So with a mix of inspiration and imagination I came up with this design and idea. I always wanted to have an...
By: VAustin89

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:57:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-guitar-slide-using-a-beer-bottle-and-a-rudim/
Glass guitar slide using a beer bottle and a rudimentary tool. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/2R8S/GZACJ2KD/FGS2R8SGZACJ2KD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/2R8S/GZACJ2KD/FGS2R8SGZACJ2KD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/2R8S/GZACJ2KD/FGS2R8SGZACJ2KD.SMALL.jpg amandaggogo Making a glass guitar slide is quick and easy when you have a handy dandy mill file, And some pizza, oh, beer too, You need that, or any glass bottle really. Supplies You need a Mill File and a glass bottle, any will do, but with beer, it makes the time pass by quicker. Also, You will need some ...
By: amandaggogo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 18:07:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/VHT-Special-6-Ultra-channel-switching-mod-inc-fo/
VHT Special 6 Ultra channel switching mod (inc. footswitch) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/DOX0/GZAD1BZU/FL8DOX0GZAD1BZU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/DOX0/GZAD1BZU/FL8DOX0GZAD1BZU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/DOX0/GZAD1BZU/FL8DOX0GZAD1BZU.SMALL.jpg mofoya This is my first instructable.  I recently got myself a VHT special 6 Ultra head and love it except for having to unplug the guitar cable to switch channels!  I noticed that others feel the same way, so I set out to change that.  It's impossible to simply use an A/B switch because the 2 inputs are i...
By: mofoya

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 13:49:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-a-Volume-Potentiometer-in-a-Modern-Guitar-A/
Replace a Volume Potentiometer in a Modern Guitar Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/GUFL/GZ6T0GS1/FM1GUFLGZ6T0GS1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/GUFL/GZ6T0GS1/FM1GUFLGZ6T0GS1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/GUFL/GZ6T0GS1/FM1GUFLGZ6T0GS1.SMALL.jpg KrushIndustries I did this repair at TechShop Detroit. All of the tools used can be found at the shop, including the bada*# electronics bench. The website for TechShop can be found here: www.techshop.ws This Fender guitar amplifier was made around 2007. It is a modern guitar amp with a Printed Circuit Board, just...
By: KrushIndustries

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:32:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-My-First-Bass-Guitar/
Building My First Bass Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/WJN4/GYVDIU3M/FC5WJN4GYVDIU3M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/WJN4/GYVDIU3M/FC5WJN4GYVDIU3M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/WJN4/GYVDIU3M/FC5WJN4GYVDIU3M.SMALL.jpg nailzscott INTRODUCTION: The following is my first complete bass guitar build.  I learned a lot, made a lot of mistakes, read a lot, and sometimes just plain guessed on how to do certain things.  The project took place over a seven month process on the weekends.  I started to reduce the detail in my documentat...
By: nailzscott

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:23:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Guitar-2/
Altoids Tin Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/LS7G/GYH33GST/F6WLS7GGYH33GST.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/LS7G/GYH33GST/F6WLS7GGYH33GST.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/LS7G/GYH33GST/F6WLS7GGYH33GST.SMALL.jpg freeza36 This is my take on the incredible Altoids Tin Guitar. Bumpus originally made it, and there have been many copies. Here is mine.   Materials I used -about 5 wooden slats from home depot (paint stirrers) -3 small eye screws -one altoids tin -the first three strings off of a guitar -an old pen ink c...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:45:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Guitar/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/M0QC/GXMS60A6/F9TM0QCGXMS60A6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/M0QC/GXMS60A6/F9TM0QCGXMS60A6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/M0QC/GXMS60A6/F9TM0QCGXMS60A6.SMALL.jpg freeza36 A major checkpoint for a guitarist is his first custom guitar build. I am yet to get there. Good luck! Build Your Own Electric Guitar! Have you ever looked at a guitar and wondered, "How do they make that?" Or thought to yourself, "I bet that I could build my own guitar," but never actually ...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:10:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Maintenance-The-Complete-Guide/
Guitar Maintenance; The Complete Guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/6HS7/GXMS60A7/F0M6HS7GXMS60A7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/6HS7/GXMS60A7/F0M6HS7GXMS60A7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/6HS7/GXMS60A7/F0M6HS7GXMS60A7.SMALL.jpg freeza36 So now that you have gone out and bought your first guitar (or fifth if you're like me) you need to know how to properly maintain it. This is a colloection of what I have learned from my grandpa, what I have figured out myself, and what I have seen online. The First Clean Up If you bought your g...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 18:44:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Project/
Guitar Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/CYLR/GY2SOG63/FUBCYLRGY2SOG63.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/CYLR/GY2SOG63/FUBCYLRGY2SOG63.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/CYLR/GY2SOG63/FUBCYLRGY2SOG63.SMALL.jpg rwm9 So I have been planning on building a guitar for quite some time now.  I play some and I like to make things quite  a bit, this seemed like a fun project so I got started.  A few friends asked for pictures so here they are. Please note that this is just a summary of the way I did things.  It is in ...
By: rwm9

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:43:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Change-a-String-on-an-Acoustic-Guitar/
How to Change a String on an Acoustic Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/C5RP/GY2SODUI/FQ2C5RPGY2SODUI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/C5RP/GY2SODUI/FQ2C5RPGY2SODUI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/C5RP/GY2SODUI/FQ2C5RPGY2SODUI.SMALL.jpg beigej A detailed, step by step process demonstrating how to correctly change the string on an acoustic guitar. Get the Proper Tools 1.  Changing the string on a guitar is a simple, straight-forward process, but there are a few tools that will make the changing process much quicker and easier.  The tool...
By: beigej

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:27:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Multiple-Guitar-Stand/
My Multiple Guitar Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/CEQP/GXRN5A5L/F8KCEQPGXRN5A5L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/CEQP/GXRN5A5L/F8KCEQPGXRN5A5L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/CEQP/GXRN5A5L/F8KCEQPGXRN5A5L.SMALL.jpg freeza36 This is a multiple guitar stand that i recently built. It holds 2 acoustic guitars, a ukulele, and up to 5 electric guitars at the same time. It is made completely out of wood, and foam pipe insulation. I (at the moment) only have 2 acoustic guitars, 3 electrics, and a uke. One of my electric guitar...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:14:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Distortion-Pedal-With-Stutter-Effect/
Distortion Pedal With Stutter Effect - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/FV81/GWF5U2AT/FEPFV81GWF5U2AT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/FV81/GWF5U2AT/FEPFV81GWF5U2AT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/FV81/GWF5U2AT/FEPFV81GWF5U2AT.SMALL.jpg Harrymatic This was built for a friend who asked me for a distortion pedal for him to use with his guitar.The main distortion effect is achieved though an LM386 audio amplifier IC which clips the signal. There is also a stutter effect which turns the output signal on and off at a user-specified rate. This is c...
By: Harrymatic

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:32:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-Your-Own-Guitar-Effects-Pedal/
Create Your Own Guitar Effects Pedal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/ODU7/FGZYHALE/FJKODU7FGZYHALE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/ODU7/FGZYHALE/FJKODU7FGZYHALE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/ODU7/FGZYHALE/FJKODU7FGZYHALE.SMALL.jpg themakeclass This is a general instructable about how to build your own pedal clones. It's not hard to do, just take care that you read up on some info beforehand. There's numerous schematics and layouts on tonepad. If it's the first build you're doing it's best to start with the easier stuff, like a simple fuzz...
By: themakeclass

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jun 2008 11:06:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-an-Electric-Guitar/
How to build an Electric Guitar. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/0LOT/GUS74R0R/FZN0LOTGUS74R0R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/0LOT/GUS74R0R/FZN0LOTGUS74R0R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/0LOT/GUS74R0R/FZN0LOTGUS74R0R.SMALL.jpg friger While I acknowledge there are many instructables on building, modding and hacking guitars of all sorts; it is my intention to demonstrate how you too can achieve professional like results when building your own instruments. I am also going to take you through the more daunting task of building the g...
By: friger

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:34:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-acoustic-guitar-BAD-ASS-Acoustic-Guitar/
ELECTRIFY your Acoustic Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/XLWV/GUHH3N4R/FI4XLWVGUHH3N4R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/XLWV/GUHH3N4R/FI4XLWVGUHH3N4R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/XLWV/GUHH3N4R/FI4XLWVGUHH3N4R.SMALL.jpg VAustin89 This instructable I will show you how to convert your acoustic guitar to electric guitar. My modification was done on a cheap acoustic guitar, the modifications consisted of converting it to a "Fat Strat" config. I suggest you DO NOT do it to a pricey acoustic guitar or any acoustic guitar that you...
By: VAustin89

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2011 18:13:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Polished-Concrete-Guitar-stand-with-Fibre-optic-li/
Polished Concrete Guitar stand with Fibre optic lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/O2XH/GTTUF2FU/F9MO2XHGTTUF2FU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/O2XH/GTTUF2FU/F9MO2XHGTTUF2FU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/O2XH/GTTUF2FU/F9MO2XHGTTUF2FU.SMALL.jpg abitdifferent Hi, this is a mixture of a few instructables I've seen over the past few weeks, I wont go into it in great detail because there's loads of different instructables on polishing concrete, I'll do a few steps as 've taken some photo's anyway Click HERE to see more work Step 1: Make the mould When ma...
By: abitdifferent

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:12:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Install-LEDs-in-your-amps-footswitch/
Install LEDs in your amp's footswitch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/I94O/GD2JL25Y/FDKI94OGD2JL25Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/I94O/GD2JL25Y/FDKI94OGD2JL25Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/I94O/GD2JL25Y/FDKI94OGD2JL25Y.SMALL.jpg curbowman If you have a guitar or bass amplifier, the footswitch is a must-have addition that gives you the freedom to change channels and/or activate the effects loop without lifting your hands from the strings to push a button in your amplifier's control panel. However, most footswitches are just that. With...
By: curbowman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Sep 2010 08:32:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bottlecap-Guitar-Mod/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/R3LV/GSOEMLN2/F9IR3LVGSOEMLN2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/R3LV/GSOEMLN2/F9IR3LVGSOEMLN2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/R3LV/GSOEMLN2/F9IR3LVGSOEMLN2.SMALL.jpg zer6 Bottlecap Guitar Mod First of all, I couldn't make this a full instructable because I didn't take photos along the way, but hopefully I can make it clear what I did in the building process. Hope you enjoy it! Inspiration: A few years ago I looked at my old mini starter guitar sitting in the corner, ...
By: zer6

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:37:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3-string-slide-guitar/
3 string slide guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/FKBX/YJBEP27V0RB/FN9FKBXYJBEP27V0RB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/FKBX/YJBEP27V0RB/FN9FKBXYJBEP27V0RB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/FKBX/YJBEP27V0RB/FN9FKBXYJBEP27V0RB.SMALL.jpg lennyb this is my homemade slide guitar.its made out of junk and scrap and is pretty easy to make gather the bits materials used: 1. birch board 1x3x30 inches{this is a good size if your going to make a slide guitar as the usual string length for such a beast is 22 inches}.2: set of tuners from an old ...
By: lennyb

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2006 10:15:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Through-Neck-Bass-From-Scratch/
Making a Through-Neck Bass Guitar From Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/YXE4/GRIYV6G6/FMVYXE4GRIYV6G6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/YXE4/GRIYV6G6/FMVYXE4GRIYV6G6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/YXE4/GRIYV6G6/FMVYXE4GRIYV6G6.SMALL.jpg Seph Cameron NOTE: You should read the whole thing before starting. Commit it to memory, because my style of writing is erratic at best. Important things *may* be out of order a little. edit: Read this 'ible too before starting. It's where I went wrong and how I've gone about fixing it. http://www.instructables....
By: Seph Cameron

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:30:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Flightcase-pedalboard-for-a-multifx-guitar-process/
Build a flightcase pedal board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/KSUO/FWMO2QXJ/FS9KSUOFWMO2QXJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/KSUO/FWMO2QXJ/FS9KSUOFWMO2QXJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/KSUO/FWMO2QXJ/FS9KSUOFWMO2QXJ.SMALL.jpg alang I'm going to teach you how to make a flight case for a Boss GT-10 guitar pedal, but you could use these instructions to make a flightcase for any purpose you want, and you'll find it's a lot easier than you thought. Before I tried to build this case I had absolutely no experience doing anything li...
By: alang

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:03:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Amp-in-a-Book/
Guitar Amp in a Book! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/N7IK/GQYGLU37/FG1N7IKGQYGLU37.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/N7IK/GQYGLU37/FG1N7IKGQYGLU37.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/N7IK/GQYGLU37/FG1N7IKGQYGLU37.SMALL.jpg Philoso-Raptor Lately I've been working on a few analog audio circuits.  I was sitting around admiring my finely soldered boards (sarcasm) and thought, "Hey!  Why don't I put this crap in a box or something?"  I looked around the house, but alas, there were no box-like objects to be found.  I then proceeded to des...
By: Philoso-Raptor

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:42:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Black-Beauty-Cigar-Box-Guitar/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/VAGS/GQYG6AML/FG3VAGSGQYG6AML.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/VAGS/GQYG6AML/FG3VAGSGQYG6AML.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/VAGS/GQYG6AML/FG3VAGSGQYG6AML.SMALL.jpg froggy2u This is the second guitar I have made. It started with a really nice box from Rocky Patel Cigars. It is an anniversary edition box with a metal plate on the front which really dressed up the overall look. I also ordered fret wire which took the place of my 'toothpick' version. The box itself is thic...
By: froggy2u

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Aug 2011 11:44:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Amp-power-soak/
Guitar Amp "power soak" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/MYLF/GQVYPU6S/F42MYLFGQVYPU6S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/MYLF/GQVYPU6S/F42MYLFGQVYPU6S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/MYLF/GQVYPU6S/F42MYLFGQVYPU6S.SMALL.jpg r3son8tr Guitar players generally love tube amplifiers, especially when they are driven hard to get that nice, creamy tube distortion. Problem is, the amp will be friggin LOUD - even a small 15 watt amp can be too loud in certain applications. So, how do we get that overdriven tube sound without rattling the...
By: r3son8tr

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Aug 2011 12:35:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pignose-7-100-External-Speaker-mod/
Pignose 7-100 External Speaker mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/FFDT/GQBCJE2Q/FTVFFDTGQBCJE2Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/FFDT/GQBCJE2Q/FTVFFDTGQBCJE2Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/FFDT/GQBCJE2Q/FTVFFDTGQBCJE2Q.SMALL.jpg r3son8tr This, my first Instructable, will show you how to add an external speaker jack to the infamous Pignose 7-100 battery powered amplifier. With this mod, you can use your Pignose to drive any size speaker, even a Marshall stack! If you love the sound of your little Piggy now, just wait until you hear ...
By: r3son8tr

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:09:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/cardboard-guitar/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/D02B/GQ5Q4GT5/FR5D02BGQ5Q4GT5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/D02B/GQ5Q4GT5/FR5D02BGQ5Q4GT5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/D02B/GQ5Q4GT5/FR5D02BGQ5Q4GT5.SMALL.jpg RaisedByRobots It occurred to me that anything you can create with Sketchup can be made into a large paper prototype.  So.. why not make a cardboard guitar and see how it sounds...? It's made of white posterboard with rubber bands for strings...  I injected spray foam insulation into the neck to reinforce it and ...
By: RaisedByRobots

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:05:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-ValveLiTzer-Low-voltage-Tube-Booster/
The ValveLiTzer: Low-voltage Tube Booster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/EREV/FQ6EBKK7/FQHEREVFQ6EBKK7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/EREV/FQ6EBKK7/FQHEREVFQ6EBKK7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/EREV/FQ6EBKK7/FQHEREVFQ6EBKK7.SMALL.jpg gmoon Here's a little tube booster project for guitarists. It colors the sound with some tube distortion (although it's more an overdrive than a distortion pedal), a little compression, and it boosts the signal, too. It's a "dirty boost," with the flavor of tubes, and can really spice up an amp (and it do...
By: gmoon

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:49:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Worn-Again-Making-a-relic-Surf-Green-50s-Strat/
Worn Again: Making a relic Surf Green 50's Strat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/MWTU/GPU0O7VI/FOXMWTUGPU0O7VI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/MWTU/GPU0O7VI/FOXMWTUGPU0O7VI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/MWTU/GPU0O7VI/FOXMWTUGPU0O7VI.SMALL.jpg catzodellamarina I like the look of the vintage worn 50's Surf Green Fender Stratocasters.  What I don't like is the $3K and higher price tag that Fender Custom Shop has on the road worn remakes of this color.  Fender does offer a couple very nice Surf Green vintage remakes in the $2K range but these models are not ...
By: catzodellamarina

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Jul 2011 14:40:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Acoustic-Guitar-Pickup/
Acoustic Guitar Pickup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/MKAC/3MSEP27UDHC/F9RMKAC3MSEP27UDHC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/MKAC/3MSEP27UDHC/F9RMKAC3MSEP27UDHC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/MKAC/3MSEP27UDHC/F9RMKAC3MSEP27UDHC.SMALL.jpg adamkumpf Turn your acoustic guitar into an acoustic/electric! This is a simple and inexpensive design you can make at home to get that special one-of-a-kind sound you've been looking for. Making the Pickup Parts you will need:1. Piezo Buzzer Element2. about 1 foot of shielded audio cable3. a 1/4" audio j...
By: adamkumpf

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Mar 2006 22:54:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Cigar-Box-Guitar/
Electric Cigar Box Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/X66V/GOPINFR6/FDAX66VGOPINFR6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/X66V/GOPINFR6/FDAX66VGOPINFR6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/X66V/GOPINFR6/FDAX66VGOPINFR6.SMALL.jpg randofo Albeit guitar manufacturing has come a long way in the past hundred years, there is a long history to show that you don't need much to make a guitar. All you need is a box to resonate the sound, a plank of would to act as the fretboard, a few screws, and some string. On account of its simplicity an...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jul 2011 18:55:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Guitar/
Altoids Tin Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/FI4M/FDTDOCEJ/FEKFI4MFDTDOCEJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/FI4M/FDTDOCEJ/FEKFI4MFDTDOCEJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/FI4M/FDTDOCEJ/FEKFI4MFDTDOCEJ.SMALL.jpg jwilson27 I got this idea from the original Altoids Guitar posted by bumpus. When I set out to make my own Altoids Tin Guitar, I decided to make an Instructable out of it.Enjoy! Tools and Parts Needed Parts Needed: (1) Empty Altoids Tin (3) Rulers, paint stir sticks, or I used banister rail spacers (3) G...
By: jwilson27

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:26:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Killswitch-Strat.-design/
Guitar Killswitch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/XFVD/F8JUW8A7/FZ0XFVDF8JUW8A7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/XFVD/F8JUW8A7/FZ0XFVDF8JUW8A7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/XFVD/F8JUW8A7/FZ0XFVDF8JUW8A7.SMALL.jpg itsachen Guitarists such as Tom Morello of RATM and Audioslave and Buckethead are known for their use of killswitch in their songs to add cool effects. Although killswitches are used infrequently, they are pretty cool to have on you're guitar, and they only cost about three bucks (depending on what you have)...
By: itsachen

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Nov 2007 18:12:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paracord-Guitar-Strap/
Paracord Guitar Strap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/L4UC/GO9ST77B/FWTL4UCGO9ST77B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/L4UC/GO9ST77B/FWTL4UCGO9ST77B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/L4UC/GO9ST77B/FWTL4UCGO9ST77B.SMALL.jpg jurienaude I am sure everybody who once owned or held a guitar at some point of there life, after some time became tired of holding a heavy guitar or you may just be in the mood for a new guitar strap. Here I will show you how to make a paracord and leather guitar strap. This is what you will need. - Paraco...
By: jurienaude

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 07:23:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-Strum-Stick/
How to build a "Strum Stick". - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/ES1T/GO430FI6/FJDES1TGO430FI6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/ES1T/GO430FI6/FJDES1TGO430FI6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/ES1T/GO430FI6/FJDES1TGO430FI6.SMALL.jpg friger The McNally Strumstick is an amazing instrument, perfect for those just learning to play guitar or for the experienced player who wants to try something new.  They are not desperately expensive so they are great for the party or camp fire where you won't be too heart broken if it gets scuffed up a b...
By: friger

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 10:53:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Stand/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/IT6I/GKLIWO3Y/F4FIT6IGKLIWO3Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/IT6I/GKLIWO3Y/F4FIT6IGKLIWO3Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/IT6I/GKLIWO3Y/F4FIT6IGKLIWO3Y.SMALL.jpg friger This guitar stand is made from laminated red oak. I built it to hold my new guitar. I didn't like the look of commercial stands so I began designing my own. The curves were done using the lamination method, so no steam was needed.  I also have since added an oak gate to replace the elastic band. The...
By: friger

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Feb 2011 02:54:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Replace-Strings-of-a-Steel-String-Acoustic-/
To String or Not to String: How to Replace Strings of a Steel-String Acoustic Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/ZTAI/GKGL89L4/FBQZTAIGKGL89L4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/ZTAI/GKGL89L4/FBQZTAIGKGL89L4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/ZTAI/GKGL89L4/FBQZTAIGKGL89L4.SMALL.jpg sam_farias Popped string? Or maybe you have just decided that it's time to replace those year-old strings that have been worn out for the last six months. Either way, have no fear. This instructable will walk you through, step-by-step, how to replace the strings of an acoustic steel-string guitar. It is design...
By: sam_farias

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:22:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-simple-electric-guitar/
How to make a simple electric guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/ELPZ/GJ6EVAPO/FVJELPZGJ6EVAPO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/ELPZ/GJ6EVAPO/FVJELPZGJ6EVAPO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/ELPZ/GJ6EVAPO/FVJELPZGJ6EVAPO.SMALL.jpg Children's Museum of Pittsburgh This is a step by step instruction of how to make an one-string simple electric guitar. This was originally experimented by Paul in the museum's Curiosity Lab . Children should work with a responsible adult helping your with your project! What you need:     (1) 1x2 White Pine lumber approx. 12" ...
By: Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:01:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Guitar-Preamp/
Portable Guitar Preamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/AFUK/GJ7MQKOE/FXCAFUKGJ7MQKOE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/AFUK/GJ7MQKOE/FXCAFUKGJ7MQKOE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/AFUK/GJ7MQKOE/FXCAFUKGJ7MQKOE.SMALL.jpg jthank The objective here is to build a portable guitar preamp that I can carry around and gig with different people. It can also replace the preamp section of my guitar amp, which is a Peavey, and borrow the sounds of Fender/ Marshall/ Vox from its tonestack. Schematics I did not design the schemati...
By: jthank

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:33:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dirt-Cheap-Acoustic-Guitar-Pickup/
Dirt Cheap Acoustic Guitar Pickup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/4B4L/GH4NN47M/F9M4B4LGH4NN47M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/4B4L/GH4NN47M/F9M4B4LGH4NN47M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/4B4L/GH4NN47M/F9M4B4LGH4NN47M.SMALL.jpg Xuthal Build a cheap(But good sounding) acoustic pickup from house hold items. Materials Gather these materials. 1-Old smoke detector/co2 detector.( Be sure to only use one that is not being used.Fire and co2 detectors have their vital purposes,you're safety) 2-Old computer mic cable. 3-Pill bottle c...
By: Xuthal

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Dec 2010 13:44:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/iPhone-iTouch-guitar-cable-buffer/
iPhone / iTouch guitar cable & buffer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/6O0B/GD0R0IR2/FZI6O0BGD0R0IR2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/6O0B/GD0R0IR2/FZI6O0BGD0R0IR2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/6O0B/GD0R0IR2/FZI6O0BGD0R0IR2.SMALL.jpg slemke Various cables have appeared that allow you to connect your electric guitar to your iPhone or iTouch so you can record or use some of the amp and modeling effect applications. The issue is that the guitar's tone and volume controls are affected by the iPhone/iTouch microphone circuitry. Also the gui...
By: slemke

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Nov 2010 04:10:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Key-Transposing-Wheel-for-chords/
Key Transposing Wheel for chords - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/5WFP/GFRWRUJF/FJ75WFPGFRWRUJF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/5WFP/GFRWRUJF/FJ75WFPGFRWRUJF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/5WFP/GFRWRUJF/FJ75WFPGFRWRUJF.SMALL.jpg Puzzledd If you play chord-style guitar, banjo, ukulele or autoharp (to sing along to), you may find many songs are written in a key that doesn't suit your voice or your playing style. You may be able to use a capo to raise the pitch a few semitones (but you can't lower the pitch), or you can count up or do...
By: Puzzledd

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Nov 2010 21:36:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replacing-a-String-on-a-Guitar/
Replacing a String on a Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/E0Y3/GFMCD6EO/F4QE0Y3GFMCD6EO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/E0Y3/GFMCD6EO/F4QE0Y3GFMCD6EO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/E0Y3/GFMCD6EO/F4QE0Y3GFMCD6EO.SMALL.jpg TEAM ABGT These instructions are general for replacing a broken or worn string on a guitar. These instructions are general guidelines and variations exist. With practice, personal preferences will develop and help make the process faster and unique to your instrument. The main variations in all guitars are se...
By: TEAM ABGT

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:06:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Head-Repair/
Guitar Head Repair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/AH96/GBB7H69O/FZPAH96GBB7H69O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/AH96/GBB7H69O/FZPAH96GBB7H69O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/AH96/GBB7H69O/FZPAH96GBB7H69O.SMALL.jpg randofo For a while I have been wanting to take an acoustic guitar and do some Frankenstein-like modifications to it. Towards that end, I have been shopping around town for a really cheap acoustic guitar that I wouldn't mind ripping apart. Unfortunately, all of the cheap one's that I found were really poor ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:50:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/2-String-Paddle-Bass/
2 String Paddle Bass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/WQOV/FXR6UGL7/FEYWQOVFXR6UGL7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/WQOV/FXR6UGL7/FEYWQOVFXR6UGL7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/WQOV/FXR6UGL7/FEYWQOVFXR6UGL7.SMALL.jpg st.paul This bass is made from a wooden boat paddle, a piezo buzzer, weed eater strings and a few other odds and ends. For what it is and how little it costs (20-25 dollars with all new parts), the quality of sound is unbelievable. If you're thinking about taking up bass or already do and just want to have ...
By: st.paul

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Aug 2009 14:02:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tube-Amp-Rebuild-and-Mod/
Tube Amp Rebuild (and Mod) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/KVBC/F9T401OU/FG9KVBCF9T401OU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/KVBC/F9T401OU/FG9KVBCF9T401OU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/KVBC/F9T401OU/FG9KVBCF9T401OU.SMALL.jpg gmoon Striving for that old school sound, you purchase a 'vintage' guitar amp. But it doesn't sound quite right. Well, any amp more than 20 years old is gonna need work...What's the deal with tube amps? Why all the fuss?Yes, they do have a special sound, one that digital 'modeling' can't quite get right.....
By: gmoon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:20:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Prism-A-Laser-Synth-Guitar/
The Prism: A Laser Synth-Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/S0J2/FWYHW5F6/F28S0J2FWYHW5F6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/S0J2/FWYHW5F6/F28S0J2FWYHW5F6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/S0J2/FWYHW5F6/F28S0J2FWYHW5F6.SMALL.jpg jeff-o The Prism is, quite simply, the best laser guitar on the Internet. At least I think so. I hope that you take these instructions and not only make your own, but improve on my design!I suppose I should clarify what the Prism is: It's a bit like a guitar with some synthesizer mashed in. It has aspe...
By: jeff-o

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:37:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-cable-to-use-your-iPhone-or-iPod-Touch-as-a/
Make a cable to use your iPhone or iPod Touch as a guitar amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/NI73/GA7BBOWV/FW2NI73GA7BBOWV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/NI73/GA7BBOWV/FW2NI73GA7BBOWV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/NI73/GA7BBOWV/FW2NI73GA7BBOWV.SMALL.jpg cursesusernamealreadyinuse Welcome to my first instructable and it's not very good, so consider yourself warned. If you own an iPhone or an iPod Touch and happen to be a guitar player chances are you have already heard of either GuitarBud by PRS or of iRig by Amplitube. Both products allow you to connect your guitar to your...
By: cursesusernamealreadyinuse

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