http://www.instructables.com Sun, 27 May 2012 21:45:21 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Distortion-of-DOOM-for-the-bass/
Distortion of DOOM! (for the bass) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/GOM4/H1JUJ07C/FUWGOM4H1JUJ07C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/GOM4/H1JUJ07C/FUWGOM4H1JUJ07C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/GOM4/H1JUJ07C/FUWGOM4H1JUJ07C.SMALL.jpg bscott47 Summary This is an intense, synth-like distortion effect designed for the bass guitar. The project is not intended to be a complete guide to constructing a stand-alone pedal; rather, it is a guide to putting together a circuit that produces some brutal sounds and that can be used in experimentation ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 12:28:14 PDT 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...
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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...
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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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:23:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modifying-Your-Guitar/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/MLCP/H0OJ624Z/FIIMLCPH0OJ624Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/MLCP/H0OJ624Z/FIIMLCPH0OJ624Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/MLCP/H0OJ624Z/FIIMLCPH0OJ624Z.SMALL.jpg freeza36 Many guitarists eventually find themselves making modifications to thier guitars, be it the electronics, the hardware, or the guitar itself. It can be to make the guitar sound better, look better, or just feel better. Here, I put together a few instructables that caught my eye. Take a look! The Pr...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 19:22:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-the-Cherry-Demon/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/J6U4/H21MJII2/F39J6U4H21MJII2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/J6U4/H21MJII2/F39J6U4H21MJII2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/J6U4/H21MJII2/F39J6U4H21MJII2.SMALL.jpg joypad ****NEW PHOTOS ADDED**** After all the time I've spent looking at Instructibles on people building guitars i finally decided to do it myself. So under the guidance and with the help of Larry Maykin (lazy Larry woodwork's) we built the Cherry Demon. Both Larry ind I have never built a guitar befor...
By: joypad

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 18:09:47 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:57:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-guitars-humbuckers-switchable-to-single/
Make your guitar's humbuckers switchable to single coils - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/9S5D/H006ITJW/FX39S5DH006ITJW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/9S5D/H006ITJW/FX39S5DH006ITJW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/9S5D/H006ITJW/FX39S5DH006ITJW.SMALL.jpg mofoya If you have a guitar with dual-coil pickups, or humbuckers, you can easily modify the wiring to allow you to use just one of the coils on each pickup instead of both coils.  This will give you the tone and dynamics of a single coil (and the hum too) without buying new pickups AND you can go back to ...
By: mofoya

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:40:03 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 ...
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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/Miscellaneous-Guitar-Modifications/
Miscellaneous Guitar Modifications - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/7GQR/H0FLRM48/F9U7GQRH0FLRM48.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/7GQR/H0FLRM48/F9U7GQRH0FLRM48.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/7GQR/H0FLRM48/F9U7GQRH0FLRM48.SMALL.jpg Seph Cameron Alright, how's it going? Decided that the build quality of your last guitar wasn't quite up to scratch? Was it because you followed my instructions? No it wasn't, liar. Either way, here's how to fix all those cock-ups. Or, if you're smart, how to put in decent features as standard! Covered in this ...
By: Seph Cameron

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Mar 2012 15:54:15 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/All-Things-Uke/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/Z3H8/GZ0BW7B2/FT7Z3H8GZ0BW7B2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/Z3H8/GZ0BW7B2/FT7Z3H8GZ0BW7B2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/Z3H8/GZ0BW7B2/FT7Z3H8GZ0BW7B2.SMALL.jpg freeza36 Ukulele players unite! Here is everything that has to do with ukulele. Tenor, Soprano, Baritone, and Concert ukuleles are all welcome. Playable Cardboard Ukulele... This Instructable will show you how to create a playable soprano ukulele from cardboard and items found at your local hardware stor...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:58:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-Guitar-Convertd-to-Baritone-Ukulele/
Old Guitar Converted to Baritone Ukulele - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/8VDL/GZ0BVR0O/F5M8VDLGZ0BVR0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/8VDL/GZ0BVR0O/F5M8VDLGZ0BVR0O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/8VDL/GZ0BVR0O/F5M8VDLGZ0BVR0O.SMALL.jpg freeza36 My dad's friend recently bought a house to renovate and re-sell, right down the road from ours. We got to go and look through the items that the last family left, and something really stood out for me; a beat up toy guitar. Although it had a couple stickers and numerous dents on it, I decided to tak...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:24:20 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...
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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/Cigar-Box-Guitar-Amp-Project/
Cigar Box Guitar Amp Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/A72R/GXTKPCQU/F0EA72RGXTKPCQU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/A72R/GXTKPCQU/F0EA72RGXTKPCQU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/A72R/GXTKPCQU/F0EA72RGXTKPCQU.SMALL.jpg mckeephoto As part of my continuing challenge to give my kids things to do, I gave my youngest a cigar box amp solderless wiring harness for Christmas. This was going to be his first instructable. Alas, he had other projects to do... Tools - drill - drill bits - 4" hole saw - sharpe - screw driver - needle no...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:35:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Happy-Birthday-On-Guitar/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/W6T6/GYGENQH8/FR9W6T6GYGENQH8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/W6T6/GYGENQH8/FR9W6T6GYGENQH8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/W6T6/GYGENQH8/FR9W6T6GYGENQH8.SMALL.jpg freeza36 Here is me playing happy birthday on guitar. My brother's birthday is coming up, so I have to play this for him. I just recently learned, but I don't think it is too bad.
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2012 18:02:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Beat-It-On-Guitar-Video/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/IG9P/GXJJ6KPQ/FJSIG9PGXJJ6KPQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/IG9P/GXJJ6KPQ/FJSIG9PGXJJ6KPQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/IG9P/GXJJ6KPQ/FJSIG9PGXJJ6KPQ.SMALL.jpg freeza36 Here is me playing Beat It by Michael Jackson on ym Fender Squier Telecaster. In another instructable I show how to do it in tablature.
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2012 17:55:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ghost-riders-In-the-Sky-Main-Guitar-Solo/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/P7JO/GYDLQFXZ/F5LP7JOGYDLQFXZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/P7JO/GYDLQFXZ/F5LP7JOGYDLQFXZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/P7JO/GYDLQFXZ/F5LP7JOGYDLQFXZ.SMALL.jpg freeza36 This song is by Johnny Cash. It sounds pretty good I think. I uploaded two videos because i could not decide which sounded better. Leave a comment with your opinion. e------------------------------------------ b--------------------------------------------- g-----------------------------------...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 18:34:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Guitar-Collection-so-far-that-is/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/4M96/GY4ROPCT/F144M96GY4ROPCT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/4M96/GY4ROPCT/F144M96GY4ROPCT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/4M96/GY4ROPCT/F144M96GY4ROPCT.SMALL.jpg freeza36 Here are all of my guitars. -Fender Squier Affinity Series Telecaster -Fender Starcaster Silverburst -Dean Evo XM -Lanikai Lu-11 Ukulele -Grenada Acoustic -Takamine GS 330s Acoustic The Takamine does not have a pickguard. It sells new for exactly $324. The Grenada is the acoustic with the pickg...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 17:55:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-cheap-ugly-and-easy-to-remove-guit/
How to make a cheap, ugly, and easy to remove guitar Killswitch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/57WK/GY4RTVJP/FR857WKGY4RTVJP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/57WK/GY4RTVJP/FR857WKGY4RTVJP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/57WK/GY4RTVJP/FR857WKGY4RTVJP.SMALL.jpg kopaka22 (sorry for my english guys) Yesterday i build this, the original idea included a nice pickward shaped base, but i made a "beta" version, ugly, and tape-attached to the original pickguard, i also made a mistake in part of the construction but i fixed it later. http://youtu.be/pRRvP4QA8U...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:49:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cookie-Tin-Slide-Guitar/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/VYJX/GY4RTVFN/FTXVYJXGY4RTVFN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/VYJX/GY4RTVFN/FTXVYJXGY4RTVFN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/VYJX/GY4RTVFN/FTXVYJXGY4RTVFN.SMALL.jpg freeza36 This is a 2 string slide guitar that I started making forever ago, but just recently finished. It is mostly just scrap wood and a cookie tin. The frets are yet to come. I used a sawed off bolt for the nut and a piece of bic pen for the bridge. I used the third and fourth strings from a guitar. It is...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:13:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-Different-Guitars/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/DS2W/GY65Q4WZ/FPIDS2WGY65Q4WZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/DS2W/GY65Q4WZ/FPIDS2WGY65Q4WZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/DS2W/GY65Q4WZ/FPIDS2WGY65Q4WZ.SMALL.jpg freeza36 My other guide shows how to build guitars that are acceptable, and seem to be "regular" guitars. Here, I will put some instructables that show you how to build other guitars and related instruments. Simple Two String Slide Guitar This is a guitar (loosely defined) that I made a long time ago. I ...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:40:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Two-String-Slide-Guitar/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/DS2W/GY65Q4WZ/FPIDS2WGY65Q4WZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/DS2W/GY65Q4WZ/FPIDS2WGY65Q4WZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/DS2W/GY65Q4WZ/FPIDS2WGY65Q4WZ.SMALL.jpg freeza36 This is a guitar (loosely defined) that I made a long time ago. I decided to make an instructable on it finally. It is just a 2x2, some small pieces of scrap wood, and the bottom of a "plant pot" that plants come in when you buy them. I think we got a tomato plant in this one. The "tuning pegs" are ...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:47:00 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/Guitar-Pick-Holder-Belt/
Guitar Pick Holder Belt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/MAEG/GY0J7SFH/FQQMAEGGY0J7SFH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/MAEG/GY0J7SFH/FQQMAEGGY0J7SFH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/MAEG/GY0J7SFH/FQQMAEGGY0J7SFH.SMALL.jpg musicalgenius! I've been playing guitar for some time now, and ever since I learned how to use a guitar pick, I've had the same problem: How can i store my picks without them getting lost? or How can I store my picks in a place other than my wallet where i can easily get them whenever, or wherever i want without p...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:30:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/House-of-The-Rising-Sun-on-Guitar/
"House of The Rising Sun" on Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/ND0G/GXUYTTGT/FWCND0GGXUYTTGT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/ND0G/GXUYTTGT/FWCND0GGXUYTTGT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/ND0G/GXUYTTGT/FWCND0GGXUYTTGT.SMALL.jpg freeza36 "House of The Rising Sun" is an older song by "Animals". It is really simple to play on guitar. Here, I show the main chords, how to use fingerpicking to play the main chords, and I will also show just the tablature. Main Chords The main chords are Am, C, D, F, and E. The pictures below aren't m...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:31:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-DIY-Magnetic-Coil-Pickup-for-you-CBG-from-a-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/DKH8/FYYNEHCJ/FB9DKH8FYYNEHCJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/DKH8/FYYNEHCJ/FB9DKH8FYYNEHCJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/DKH8/FYYNEHCJ/FB9DKH8FYYNEHCJ.SMALL.jpg Darwins_Deathcat In this video, I show how you can easily make a magnetic coil pickup for your Cigar Box Guitar from the coil in an easy to find 12volt "wallwart" transformer. The tone is great, and the output is high. The process is relatively easy, but involves using sharp implements. Please be careful! I am not r...
By: Darwins_Deathcat

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:42:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Guitar-Humidifier/
Homemade Guitar Humidifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/4VN9/GXRD6M7F/F4G4VN9GXRD6M7F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/4VN9/GXRD6M7F/F4G4VN9GXRD6M7F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/4VN9/GXRD6M7F/F4G4VN9GXRD6M7F.SMALL.jpg freeza36 I have a Takamine gs 330s acoustic guitar, which sells new at Guitar Center for $330. My grandpa gave me a "Planet Waves" acoustic guitar humidifier. I do not want my guitar to become warpedor messed up because of the lack of humidity, and I am starting to doubt the effectiveness of the "Planet Wave...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:48:53 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/Guitar-Kill-switch-and-volume-stomp-box/
Guitar Kill switch and volume stomp box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/46DC/GXL61VQG/FAK46DCGXL61VQG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/46DC/GXL61VQG/FAK46DCGXL61VQG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/46DC/GXL61VQG/FAK46DCGXL61VQG.SMALL.jpg rockdrum This is really easy to make, cheap and quite useful. Its also good because it requires no power supply. I have shown pictures of it on bread board, but use strip board and solder if you are going to keep it. Using the resistors and capacitors somehow stopped my amp from buzzing as well.    This is ...
By: rockdrum

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:05:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Michael-Jackson-on-Guitar-Smooth-Criminal/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/3V8V/GXK9PO6R/FT83V8VGXK9PO6R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/3V8V/GXK9PO6R/FT83V8VGXK9PO6R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/3V8V/GXK9PO6R/FT83V8VGXK9PO6R.SMALL.jpg freeza36 I know that Michael Jackson may have been a bit weird, but aren't we all? I like a few of his songs, and "Smooth Criminal" is one of them. I also did an instructable on "Beat It" (also by Michael Jackson.) The riff in "Smooth Criminal is just repeated over and over, but actually sounds pretty good. ...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:51:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Michael-Jackson-on-Guitar-Beat-It/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/IG9P/GXJJ6KPQ/FJSIG9PGXJJ6KPQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/IG9P/GXJJ6KPQ/FJSIG9PGXJJ6KPQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/IG9P/GXJJ6KPQ/FJSIG9PGXJJ6KPQ.SMALL.jpg freeza36 Michael Jackson was a bit weird, but aren't we all? I like a few of his songs. I also made an instructable on how to play "Smooth Criminal" (another one of his songs.) Beat it is pretty easy. You just have to play the intro twice, and then the other part of the riff over and over. It is pretty simpl...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:10:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Poor-Persons-Guide-to-Buying-a-Guitar/
A Poor Person's Guide to Buying a Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/WO43/GX5XKRWR/F3TWO43GX5XKRWR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/WO43/GX5XKRWR/F3TWO43GX5XKRWR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/WO43/GX5XKRWR/F3TWO43GX5XKRWR.SMALL.jpg freeza36 Every websight I have seen that tells you how to select and buy a guitar are directed toward adults with money. I am not even in high school, so none of these help me! I have picked up quite a few tricks of the trade from my grandpa. I will teach you how to find a good deal on a used guitar, and wha...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:59:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Eminem-On-Guitar/
Easy Eminem On Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/OEJ4/GX5XKRWV/FTXOEJ4GX5XKRWV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/OEJ4/GX5XKRWV/FTXOEJ4GX5XKRWV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/OEJ4/GX5XKRWV/FTXOEJ4GX5XKRWV.SMALL.jpg freeza36 Everyone knows Eminem. A man with a rough past that worked his way up to a world famous rapper, and who is now part of a new rap duo, Bad Meets Evil. This instructable shows you how to play a few of his easy songs on guitar. These include "Still Don't Give a -F***" - "Till I Collapse" - "No Apologie...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:04:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Victorinox-Tin-Guitar-Kit/
Victorinox Tin Guitar Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/REXZ/GX5XKA1R/F41REXZGX5XKA1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/REXZ/GX5XKA1R/F41REXZGX5XKA1R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/REXZ/GX5XKA1R/F41REXZGX5XKA1R.SMALL.jpg freeza36 This is something that I put together recently. It has all of the items needed to play guitar, so it is a good thing to have when you go places. Mine is great for trips to the local guitar store, or just to keep things organized in my room. A Tuner A tuner is needed if you want to keep your guit...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Jan 2012 16:49:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-a-Guitar-Capo/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/YJI2/GWKKNNC6/FO4YJI2GWKKNNC6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/YJI2/GWKKNNC6/FO4YJI2GWKKNNC6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/YJI2/GWKKNNC6/FO4YJI2GWKKNNC6.SMALL.jpg freeza36 A capo is a tool that most guitarists should have. It raises each string a half step, making the pitch higher. It also makes the music you are plaing sound better to sing along with. It is essential for every guitarist to have once he/she has gone pro. I show how to use two types in this instructabl...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:32:03 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/Super-Easy-Knex-Capo/
Super Easy Knex Capo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/9DYW/GWEA02M9/F5N9DYWGWEA02M9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/9DYW/GWEA02M9/F5N9DYWGWEA02M9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/9DYW/GWEA02M9/F5N9DYWGWEA02M9.SMALL.jpg Higley1089 I discovered a really easy way to create a capo out just four Knex pieces. I thought about buying one but didnt want to, then i watched videos on how to make capo's but they didnt work very well. After seing some of the capo ideas on the videos I wanted to make my own. None of the ones i saw were ma...
By: Higley1089

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:15:58 PST 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/Double-Neck-Guitar/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/M9SE/GUBPGQCA/F5JM9SEGUBPGQCA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/M9SE/GUBPGQCA/F5JM9SEGUBPGQCA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/M9SE/GUBPGQCA/F5JM9SEGUBPGQCA.SMALL.jpg gigin This my double neck guitar from cheap guitar
By: gigin

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:14:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/P1-AX84-Guitar-tube-Amplifier/
P1 AX84 Guitar tube Amplifier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/WDWH/GUBPGPDH/FACWDWHGUBPGPDH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/WDWH/GUBPGPDH/FACWDWHGUBPGPDH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/WDWH/GUBPGPDH/FACWDWHGUBPGPDH.SMALL.jpg gigin Tube guitar amplifier Making a guitar amplifier may be slightly different to make an audio amplifier because it is devoted to the instrument so that the frequency range is designed for guitar. Selection of the type usually consists of a guitar amplifier of this type of tube and solid state, althou...
By: gigin

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:10:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-PVC-Single-Guitar-Stand/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/4264/GUEONIZ3/FSR4264GUEONIZ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/4264/GUEONIZ3/FSR4264GUEONIZ3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/4264/GUEONIZ3/FSR4264GUEONIZ3.SMALL.jpg stratomaster Heavy duty guitar stand, will not tip and hugs guitar, made with 3/4 PVC.
By: stratomaster

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:23:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Real-Mc-Tube-Stompbox-Guitar-Preamp/
Real Mc Tube ( Stompbox Guitar Preamp) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/FCAU/GUBPGK0H/F5FFCAUGUBPGK0H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/FCAU/GUBPGK0H/F5FFCAUGUBPGK0H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/FCAU/GUBPGK0H/F5FFCAUGUBPGK0H.SMALL.jpg gigin This i real Mc tube guitar stompbox that cointain tube 12ax7 that sound superb...for me based on Fred Nachbaur work and Tone pad, feel free to see th pdf file that they build www.dogstar.dantimax.dk/tubestuf/mctube.htm Tonepad WARNING! - Please Read this Information Carefully: The project des...
By: gigin

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:44:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gogurt-Box-Guitar/
Gogurt Box Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/3Q2N/GU0L7O16/FQE3Q2NGU0L7O16.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/3Q2N/GU0L7O16/FQE3Q2NGU0L7O16.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/3Q2N/GU0L7O16/FQE3Q2NGU0L7O16.SMALL.jpg Emerald28 I can play better on my guitar xD Just a little preview. Plays awesomely! Sounds somewhat like an acoustic guitar. And for very cheap! Find your stuff You will need: Tape A gogurt box Rubber bands Scissors Ruler Tape Patch up the box's edges. With Tape :D Cut a hole Cut the ho...
By: Emerald28

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