http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 04:43:34 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Marching-Machine-Percussion-Instrument/
Marching Machine- Percussion Instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/IO3T/H1ZG728K/F0VIO3TH1ZG728K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/IO3T/H1ZG728K/F0VIO3TH1ZG728K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/IO3T/H1ZG728K/F0VIO3TH1ZG728K.SMALL.jpg coloradofshr Being one of the band fix-it guys (not technically a position, but if it gets broke, somehow it finds it way to me), I was asked to make a marching machine (also called Troop Blocks) for one of the pieces of music we were playing. The piece is Godzilla Eats Las Vegas, and is a fantastic arrangement....
By: coloradofshr

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 01:52:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Replacing-a-Bass-Drum-Lug/
Replacing a Bass Drum Lug. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/6DNB/H1YOB2U5/FZ16DNBH1YOB2U5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/6DNB/H1YOB2U5/FZ16DNBH1YOB2U5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/6DNB/H1YOB2U5/FZ16DNBH1YOB2U5.SMALL.jpg Bochareldrums Hi partners out there, well this is my first post, hope you like it and hope could be useful for somebody ; I´ve been doing things from myself a long time ago, but this is the first time I take time to show; I´m an average drum player, and learned things practicing, because I´m very empiric. Well ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 05:54:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Violin-1/
Electric Violin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/SH09/H1KHAFFQ/F1VSH09H1KHAFFQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/SH09/H1KHAFFQ/F1VSH09H1KHAFFQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/SH09/H1KHAFFQ/F1VSH09H1KHAFFQ.SMALL.jpg Toms Workshop (Audio on step 6) This electric skeleton violin uses a piezoelectric pickup. The body and neck are solid maple and the darker wood is mahogany.  I eventually finished it in November of last year after a two year build. It could have probably been done a lot quicker but exams and school got in the...
By: Toms Workshop

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 15:53:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Makedo-Beating-Drum/
Makedo Beating Drum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/X49E/GZQR1I6I/FRSX49EGZQR1I6I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/X49E/GZQR1I6I/FRSX49EGZQR1I6I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/X49E/GZQR1I6I/FRSX49EGZQR1I6I.SMALL.jpg makedo-able For all you little rockers, the time has come to start your gar(b)age band with this Makedo project. No percussionist is complete without a tambourine, shakers and of course their lead guitarist so start gathering materials from your recycle bin and start jamming. And if the pursuit of a life of ro...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:13:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Transform-a-ballpoint-pen-into-a-survival-whistle-/
Transform a ballpoint pen into a survival whistle mini-pen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/M11F/GZ5NTQWN/FIIM11FGZ5NTQWN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/M11F/GZ5NTQWN/FIIM11FGZ5NTQWN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/M11F/GZ5NTQWN/FIIM11FGZ5NTQWN.SMALL.jpg mistyp This Instructable shows you how to transform a common ballpoint pen into a survival whistle which will fit inside an Altoids tin and still work as a pen. This multi-functionality helps to save space in the tight confines of the tin. DISCLAIMER: Though this whistle is ear-splittingly loud when confi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:55:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Guitar-Amplifier-Motherboard-out-of-Phenoli/
Make a Guitar Amplifier Motherboard out of Phenolic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/GA70/GYQES01Z/FFLGA70GYQES01Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/GA70/GYQES01Z/FFLGA70GYQES01Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/GA70/GYQES01Z/FFLGA70GYQES01Z.SMALL.jpg KrushIndustries First of all, I made this at TechShop Detroit. All of the tools used can be found in the shop, which is pretty awesome. The link for techshop is here: www.techshop.ws I am building a guitar amplifier from a kit, and the motherboard was made of cheesy cardboard.  I decided to make mine out of pheno...
By: KrushIndustries

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:48:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-curly-box-didge-and-how-not-to/
How to build a curly box-didge, and how not to - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/2M7S/GYKQ5H0Y/F412M7SGYKQ5H0Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/2M7S/GYKQ5H0Y/F412M7SGYKQ5H0Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/2M7S/GYKQ5H0Y/F412M7SGYKQ5H0Y.SMALL.jpg dimdiode BACKGROUND Didgeridoos are intriguing and fascinating instruments. They make a wide range of sounds, and in the hands of an expert they almost ‘speak’ to you. There’s also a broad range of the types of music played on didges, from the ultra traditional, to mind-boggling rock, and everything in-betwe...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:28:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Double-Flute-from-Two-Penny-Whistles/
Double Flute from Two Penny Whistles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/3PJE/GY190APQ/FUR3PJEGY190APQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/3PJE/GY190APQ/FUR3PJEGY190APQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/3PJE/GY190APQ/FUR3PJEGY190APQ.SMALL.jpg spookylean Remember Jen's double flute in The Dark Crystal? You don't? Oh, well, you must have more friends than me. Anyway, here's a way to make an unusual instrument using two cheap penny whistles, some sculpting clay, and whatever decorative touches you prefer. By the way, when you view the attached video...
By: spookylean

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:10:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Antique-banjo-restoration/
Antique banjo restoration. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/ZC2X/GX3M7VW6/FBHZC2XGX3M7VW6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/ZC2X/GX3M7VW6/FBHZC2XGX3M7VW6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/ZC2X/GX3M7VW6/FBHZC2XGX3M7VW6.SMALL.jpg friger I'll apologize up front for not documenting all the processes in this project to my normal level of detail but I think you'll get the idea of how I did things from what I did document. A friend from work brought me a 140 year old George Dobson banjo that she inherited.  It was in rough shape, over ...
By: friger

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jan 2012 09:51:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/StyloBuzz-Synthesizer/
StyloBuzz - Synthesizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/OQ4I/GWKKMZI4/F14OQ4IGWKKMZI4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/OQ4I/GWKKMZI4/F14OQ4IGWKKMZI4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/OQ4I/GWKKMZI4/F14OQ4IGWKKMZI4.SMALL.jpg rarebeasts The StyloBuzz is a small super lofi stylus synth that allows you to play one octave of notes, you can also modify the waveform in 5 different ways using the mode control. It's really just an easy to build instrument that is lots of fun to play and can gives endless chip style sounds when you mess a...
By: rarebeasts

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:16:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Saxophone-Alchemy/
Saxophone Alchemy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/13SV/GWQVQBVV/FAE13SVGWQVQBVV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/13SV/GWQVQBVV/FAE13SVGWQVQBVV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/13SV/GWQVQBVV/FAE13SVGWQVQBVV.SMALL.jpg joechacon98 I have had an old Yamaha Saxophone for over thirteen years. It was bought a bit rough to begin with, and after years of use and abuse, it was time to give this reliable instrument some love. I have a munchkin who has been learning to play, so I figured this would make a wonderful gift. This instruc...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:36:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-unfathomably-simple-one-string-electric-box-gu/
The incredibly simple cardboard box electric diddley bow / cajon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/WYFP/GWKKMQDO/FGAWYFPGWKKMQDO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/WYFP/GWKKMQDO/FGAWYFPGWKKMQDO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/WYFP/GWKKMQDO/FGAWYFPGWKKMQDO.SMALL.jpg offtandiscord I had an idea in my head for a simple and cheap way to tune a string using stuff lying around the workshop.  For this you will need: - A Box (small, chunky and sturdy is best) - A wooden stick of some kind (could be a mop handle, dowel, again anything sturdy) All i happened to have was some bambo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:21:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-carbon-fibre-violin-i-made-from-scratch/
A carbon fibre violin i made from scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/MHZ6/GVP291ZJ/FL6MHZ6GVP291ZJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/MHZ6/GVP291ZJ/FL6MHZ6GVP291ZJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/MHZ6/GVP291ZJ/FL6MHZ6GVP291ZJ.SMALL.jpg AussieCFviolin Last year i made a carbon fibre violin , I started out  by drawing a violin on paper ,  working out the curve heights , plotting the lot on paper , Once i had my plans drawn it was time to start making moulds , the violin plate moulds started as block of plaster , that i routed out and fine carved ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 14:37:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Playable-Cardboard-Ukulele/
Playable Cardboard Ukulele... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/ZVF2/GUVTYHUA/FTTZVF2GUVTYHUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/ZVF2/GUVTYHUA/FTTZVF2GUVTYHUA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/ZVF2/GUVTYHUA/FTTZVF2GUVTYHUA.SMALL.jpg eplunkett This Instructable will show you how to create a playable soprano ukulele from cardboard and items found at your local hardware store (plus some tuners and strings). A video of the cardboard uke in action can be found on YouTube. Materials... Items you need for this project: Several large shippi...
By: eplunkett

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:49:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Instrument-1/
PVC Instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/JXTC/GUCF4R3I/F79JXTCGUCF4R3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/JXTC/GUCF4R3I/F79JXTCGUCF4R3I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/JXTC/GUCF4R3I/F79JXTCGUCF4R3I.SMALL.jpg tallman1996 This is a great and fun to play instrument. I will give you simple instructions to follow so that you too can build your own unique instrument. On mine, there are 3 octaves, plus an extra C. If you plan everything right, it can be easy to build. Special thanks to Snubby J who first inspired me to bu...
By: tallman1996

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:28:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/EM-Tronic-Synth/
EM-Tronic Synth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/DFSM/GTXKAOZN/F62DFSMGTXKAOZN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/DFSM/GTXKAOZN/F62DFSMGTXKAOZN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/DFSM/GTXKAOZN/F62DFSMGTXKAOZN.SMALL.jpg rarebeasts In this Instructable I will show you how to build a small handheld digital synth called the EM-Tronic. About the EM-Tronic: With the combination of pitch, speed and mode controls, giving endless combination of sounds this Synthesizer packs quite a punch for it's size. The best thing is I've include...
By: rarebeasts

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:36:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-an-accordion-keyboard/
How to fix an accordion keyboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/YUV5/GA1BSZ8T/FFSYUV5GA1BSZ8T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/YUV5/GA1BSZ8T/FFSYUV5GA1BSZ8T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/YUV5/GA1BSZ8T/FFSYUV5GA1BSZ8T.SMALL.jpg beenjammin As much fun as accordions are, they can be quite intimidating to take apart, clean, or fix. There are very few accordion builders and very few accordion restorers as well- professional or amateur. Most accordions are antiques, which means that most accordions are in some state of disrepair. The mo...
By: beenjammin

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jun 2010 17:20:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Dual-Atari-Punk-Console/
Dual Atari Punk Console - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/I9KY/GT8EUKYQ/F08I9KYGT8EUKYQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/I9KY/GT8EUKYQ/F08I9KYGT8EUKYQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/I9KY/GT8EUKYQ/F08I9KYGT8EUKYQ.SMALL.jpg Harrymatic The Stepped Tone Generator designed by Forrest M. Mims III, more commonly known as an 'Atari Punk Console' is a lot of fun to play around with; however you can only do so much with it. I built this one with two 556 dual timers, for a Dual Atari Punk Console. This allows you to create more complex so...
By: Harrymatic

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Oct 2011 15:29:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-Wheels-Casters-to-Your-Drum-Rack/
Add Wheels (Casters) to Your Drum Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/8H1C/GSVJVVRD/FAG8H1CGSVJVVRD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/8H1C/GSVJVVRD/FAG8H1CGSVJVVRD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/8H1C/GSVJVVRD/FAG8H1CGSVJVVRD.SMALL.jpg dTor After many weeks of my wife complaining about how hard it is to move my electronic drum rack out of the way, and constantly having to straighten out the legs after she drags it across the floor, I got fed up and went on a mission.  I decided to add a pair of wheels to one side of the rack so that we...
By: dTor

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:05:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-whistle-from-bottle-tops/
Make a whistle from bottle-tops. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/Z5G3/GS8OT3PF/FDYZ5G3GS8OT3PF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/Z5G3/GS8OT3PF/FDYZ5G3GS8OT3PF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/Z5G3/GS8OT3PF/FDYZ5G3GS8OT3PF.SMALL.jpg Kiteman We've all heard the amazing loud "survival whistles" made from bottle-tops or acorn caps. I wanted to make something more ... controlled. (you can probably work out what to do just by looking at the photo, but read on.) What you need I made this with two soda bottle caps and a piece of dri...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2011 15:32:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Slap-O-Fone/
Slap-O-Fone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/XHBX/GS3BDHY8/F5NXHBXGS3BDHY8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/XHBX/GS3BDHY8/F5NXHBXGS3BDHY8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/XHBX/GS3BDHY8/F5NXHBXGS3BDHY8.SMALL.jpg veebz After seeing this video on MAKEzine I decided that I was going to start collecting parts to build my own "Slap Tubes."  I did some research and discovered that the physics involved is fairly straightforward.  Most of my research came from this handy guide to building your own ESPAS (End Struck Plosi...
By: veebz

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Sep 2011 02:19:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Fiberglass-Window-Screen-Mesh-Drum-Heads/
DIY Fiberglass Window Screen Mesh Drum Heads - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/NWY4/FA190IGI/F4LNWY4FA190IGI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/NWY4/FA190IGI/F4LNWY4FA190IGI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/NWY4/FA190IGI/F4LNWY4FA190IGI.SMALL.jpg mikejl47 To me the window screen mesh heads feel great and are much quieter than the Roland mesh head on the Roland PD85 Removed the head from the rim Since I had no use for them, I used the rims from heads that came with the toms I purchased. I removed the heads from the rims with a utility knife. Fib...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:22:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Brass-horn-repair-with-ice/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/V5ZX/GRTHQ3NH/FFMV5ZXGRTHQ3NH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/V5ZX/GRTHQ3NH/FFMV5ZXGRTHQ3NH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/V5ZX/GRTHQ3NH/FFMV5ZXGRTHQ3NH.SMALL.jpg swander Use the power of ice to remove dents in a horn. If you live in a cold climate, you know frozen pipes bursts. That is because water expands about 9% when it freezes. You can use that property to pop out dents and expand crushed tubing in brass instruments with a little luck. I had a crushed leadpipe...
By: swander

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:15:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-guitar-egg-shaker/
How to make a guitar egg shaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/4CML/GRFN23AP/FLR4CMLGRFN23AP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/4CML/GRFN23AP/FLR4CMLGRFN23AP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/4CML/GRFN23AP/FLR4CMLGRFN23AP.SMALL.jpg olivergon Various attemps have been made by several companies to develop something as simple as a shaker to be used while playing the guitar and thus producing rhythm while playing. We can make our own with simple tools, and using recycled elements at the same time. Materials We are going to use recycled ...
By: olivergon

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:14:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Really-Obnoxious-Noise-Maker/
Really Obnoxious Noise Maker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/4B5R/J5REZR7AHC8/FQG4B5RJ5REZR7AHC8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/4B5R/J5REZR7AHC8/FQG4B5RJ5REZR7AHC8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/4B5R/J5REZR7AHC8/FQG4B5RJ5REZR7AHC8.SMALL.jpg LasVegas In this Instructable, I'm going to show you how to really irritate your friends, family and your poor dog...A friend of mine recently visited the CES (Consumer Electronic Show) convention here in Vegas. One of the freebees he brought back with him was the most obnoxious noisemakers I'd ever hear. Of...
By: LasVegas

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:05:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Railroad-Spike-Capo-for-your-Guitar-or-Banjo/
Railroad Spike Capo for your Guitar or Banjo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/51O7/F9T3VIP6/F5S51O7F9T3VIP6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/51O7/F9T3VIP6/F5S51O7F9T3VIP6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/51O7/F9T3VIP6/F5S51O7F9T3VIP6.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson Here's how to install a railroad spike capo. These are actual HO guage model railroad spikes you pound into the neck of your instrument. You can push a string under the head of the spike to hold it down, just like a regular capo that only affects that string. They're very popular for banjo. Earl Sc...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2007 20:40:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bacon-Love-Blues-on-a-bacon-guitar/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/JTQM/GNBEUZKH/FBRJTQMGNBEUZKH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/JTQM/GNBEUZKH/FBRJTQMGNBEUZKH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/JTQM/GNBEUZKH/FBRJTQMGNBEUZKH.SMALL.jpg Baconlove Often I find myself wanting to express my passionate love for bacon. I feel that by just simply eating it, I'm taking more from the relationship then bacon is. And this, dear bacon lovers, will just not do. Introducing the bacon guitar. In this video I have given you instructions on how to make yo...
By: Baconlove

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 May 2011 23:48:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-cajon/
How to build a cajon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/FPPV/FROAGHXN/F7XFPPVFROAGHXN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/FPPV/FROAGHXN/F7XFPPVFROAGHXN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/FPPV/FROAGHXN/F7XFPPVFROAGHXN.SMALL.jpg 89joho87 A Cajon is a common instrument in South America. It is often related to flamenco music/ samba.But you can use it just as a real drum with a guitar for accompany. When you play the cajon, you are sitting on it an drumming with your hands on the front side of the drum. You can find out a whole technic...
By: 89joho87

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Mar 2009 14:37:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Cigar-Box-Tenor-Ukulele/
Building an Electric, Cigar Box Ukulele - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/FZTO/GOFFXSEO/FXTFZTOGOFFXSEO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/FZTO/GOFFXSEO/FXTFZTOGOFFXSEO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/FZTO/GOFFXSEO/FXTFZTOGOFFXSEO.SMALL.jpg paulbsa In this Instructable, I will be documenting my first attempt to build a Cigar Box Ukulele. It's a work in progress, so I will be updating this Instructable along the way. Feedback is appreciated. My Cigar Box Uke will actually be built from a wine box not a cigar box, but Wine Box Ukulele just doesn...
By: paulbsa

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2011 04:05:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Homemade-Whistle-in-less-than-a-Minute/
A Homemade Whistle in less than a Minute - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/JEKR/GOOP63OM/F4OJEKRGOOP63OM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/JEKR/GOOP63OM/F4OJEKRGOOP63OM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/JEKR/GOOP63OM/F4OJEKRGOOP63OM.SMALL.jpg cammers In this Instructable I will show you how to make a quick whistle from a tin can. When I was a kid we used to make these whistles out of jam tin lids.  Apart from being a fun toy for kids, I think these whistles would be great working with dogs, directing cranes, or even to attract attention in an ...
By: cammers

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:55:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Homemade-TrumpetBugle/
Make A Homemade Trumpet/Bugle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/YB5H/FX23VUU4/F1RYB5HFX23VUU4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/YB5H/FX23VUU4/F1RYB5HFX23VUU4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/YB5H/FX23VUU4/F1RYB5HFX23VUU4.SMALL.jpg poobajones Here's how to make a trumpet out of household items. It sounds just like the real thing, except for the fact that it has no valves. Materials Ya need... O Small length of garden hose O Medium sized funnel O Trumpet mouthpiece (found at any music store) OR use the metal connector at the end  O Du...
By: poobajones

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:06:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Instrument/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/Y9YI/GNFSK6UH/FDKY9YIGNFSK6UH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/Y9YI/GNFSK6UH/FDKY9YIGNFSK6UH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/Y9YI/GNFSK6UH/FDKY9YIGNFSK6UH.SMALL.jpg Poehls05 Here is some stuff I can play on it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLO9u9ab_UM This is a Blue-Man Group style instrument my dad and I built over spring break. It's made from PVC pipe and some wood, mainly got from restore (habitat for humanity). The longer pipes make make deeper sounds with lower...
By: Poehls05

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 01:24:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Antique-Light-Bulb-Organ-MIDIOSC-Controlled/
Antique Light Bulb Organ - MIDI/OSC Controlled - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/SVSA/GLGCJGUP/FWZSVSAGLGCJGUP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/SVSA/GLGCJGUP/FWZSVSAGLGCJGUP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/SVSA/GLGCJGUP/FWZSVSAGLGCJGUP.SMALL.jpg capricorn1 Create your own  antique light bulb organ to add nostalgic ambiance to any midi instrument! 12 light bulbs correspond to the 12 notes in an octave (minus the octave note). The rectangular box unfolds to position the light bulbs vertically for display, while at the same time providing a platform for...
By: capricorn1

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:45:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/wristwatch-turntables/
wristwatch turntables - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/6CWW/GL4Z502O/FJH6CWWGL4Z502O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/6CWW/GL4Z502O/FJH6CWWGL4Z502O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/6CWW/GL4Z502O/FJH6CWWGL4Z502O.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Scratching records is loads of fun, even if you're not a turntablist. Don't you wish you could drop phat beats and scratch wherever you go? Well now you can; be a DJ Hero with wristwatch turntables! Using 2 recordable greeting cards and some potentiometers you can record your own song, beat or samp...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:28:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Violin/
Electric Violin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/YLCH/GKS0SHFB/FR6YLCHGKS0SHFB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/YLCH/GKS0SHFB/FR6YLCHGKS0SHFB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/YLCH/GKS0SHFB/FR6YLCHGKS0SHFB.SMALL.jpg Half-Life This is something I built as a school project. My woodworking skills and access to machinery being limited, I spent a considerable amount of time planning and further simplifying the structure of the electric violin I was about to build. You may want to read up on the parts of a regular violin: ...
By: Half-Life

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:36:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-drum-from-a-can-and-a-water-or-soda-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/8I4E/GKXTX791/FD68I4EGKXTX791.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/8I4E/GKXTX791/FD68I4EGKXTX791.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/8I4E/GKXTX791/FD68I4EGKXTX791.SMALL.jpg adrumforeveryone This is a video on how to make a durable drum head using a soda bottle or water bottle. This material shrinks when you heat it and will secure itself to any can with a rim. No glue or tape in needed! Also, because the materials are commonly found in recycle bins or even along side the road the drum ...
By: adrumforeveryone

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Mar 2011 12:08:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Beginning-5-String-Banjo-for-Guitarists/
Beginning 5-String Banjo for Guitarists - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/BD6P/GKI1ORLW/F1YBD6PGKI1ORLW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/BD6P/GKI1ORLW/F1YBD6PGKI1ORLW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/BD6P/GKI1ORLW/F1YBD6PGKI1ORLW.SMALL.jpg rachelwinter There are several ways to tune a banjo, which are used for different styles of playing. For this instructional process, we will be using the most common: G tuning.  Unlike the guitar, the banjo has only 5 strings.  The string labeled 2 is the lowest string, followed by 3, 4, and then 5. The short s...
By: rachelwinter

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:14:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Pickups-Swapping-humbuckers/
Guitar Pickups - Swapping humbuckers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/ZF3H/GJHVGVHB/FLXZF3HGJHVGVHB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/ZF3H/GJHVGVHB/FLXZF3HGJHVGVHB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/ZF3H/GJHVGVHB/FLXZF3HGJHVGVHB.SMALL.jpg rghoff Swapping out pickups is one of the easiest ways to drastically change the sound of your guitar.  All of my main guitars have different pickups than the stock ones.  Why?  Because the stock ones always seem lackluster or just don't sound right to me.  And based on the number of aftermarket pickups a...
By: rghoff

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Feb 2011 01:55:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Refinish-and-reshape-a-solid-body-electric-guitar/
Refinish and reshape a solid body electric guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/ECP3/GI0TK8GS/F3AECP3GI0TK8GS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/ECP3/GI0TK8GS/F3AECP3GI0TK8GS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/ECP3/GI0TK8GS/F3AECP3GI0TK8GS.SMALL.jpg rghoff This project was an attempt to take a cheap solid body guitar with a crack in the finish, fix the crack and call it a day...  The test subject for this was a shiny black Epiphone SG with a laminated body and just a little chamfer around a couple of the edges. After a little homework, it was obvious...
By: rghoff

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jan 2011 21:33:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-new-speaker-grill-for-a-guitar-amp-or-spe/
Making a new speaker grill for a guitar amp or speaker cabinet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/57QM/GI0TJ2A0/F1X57QMGI0TJ2A0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/57QM/GI0TJ2A0/F1X57QMGI0TJ2A0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1X/57QM/GI0TJ2A0/F1X57QMGI0TJ2A0.SMALL.jpg rghoff Breaking or losing the grill to your speakers can really expose your "sound" investments to all sorts of evils.  This Instructable shows you one way to fabricate a new grill for your speakers.  The frame/grill needs to be fairly sturdy and be removable to access the speakers.  It's ok if the frame...
By: rghoff

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:43:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Suitcase-Drum-Set/
Build a Suitcase Drum Set - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/PQ4U/GHFJYCZD/FULPQ4UGHFJYCZD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/PQ4U/GHFJYCZD/FULPQ4UGHFJYCZD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUL/PQ4U/GHFJYCZD/FULPQ4UGHFJYCZD.SMALL.jpg mikereetz I love drumming, but hate transporting my whole set around, so I designed a drum kit using a suitcase as the bass drum. The whole set fits inside the suitcase! My suitcase drum set sounds surprisingly good. Audiences love it. Click here for a PDF download version for non pro members. I...
By: mikereetz

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:15:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-wire-a-double-zone-snare/
How to wire a Double-Zone Snare or Tom - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/BOLX/GFRWQZPA/FX1BOLXGFRWQZPA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/BOLX/GFRWQZPA/FX1BOLXGFRWQZPA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/BOLX/GFRWQZPA/FX1BOLXGFRWQZPA.SMALL.jpg doggyd69b This tutorial  can be used for ANY  acoustic- to- electronic drum conversion with minimum alteration needed. It contains detailed images and instructions that should explain the process in a way that many words may not. I am learning how to do this as I go, so if you have better ideas please share ...
By: doggyd69b

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Nov 2010 16:57:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-The-Totally-RAWKIN-Guitar-Strap-of-Ep/
How To Make The Totally RAWKIN' Guitar Strap of Epic Awesomeness (Out Of A Cheesy Old Poseur Belt from Goodwill) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/MJYJ/GFRWQVL1/F94MJYJGFRWQVL1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/MJYJ/GFRWQVL1/F94MJYJGFRWQVL1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/MJYJ/GFRWQVL1/F94MJYJGFRWQVL1.SMALL.jpg RavingMadStudios Earlier today, I was making one of my regular checks of Goodwill. Not much interesting to be had this time around, but I did pick up this cheesy old studded leather belt for $0.99, just because it reminded me of the kind of silly things I used to wear in my teenage poseur days (back when dinosaurs...
By: RavingMadStudios

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Nov 2010 18:45:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Endless-Rain-Wheel/
Endless Rain Wheel (Sound Effect) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/CHR4/GFRWM8WH/FRACHR4GFRWM8WH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/CHR4/GFRWM8WH/FRACHR4GFRWM8WH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/CHR4/GFRWM8WH/FRACHR4GFRWM8WH.SMALL.jpg rhoddity So I was poking about the website looking for ways to make a rain stick (musical sound effect), when I stumbled across a rather good method sent in by Obediah , on making a continuous-sounding version of the instrument. After some quick brainstorming, I made my own prototype, a complicated mess of a...
By: rhoddity

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:05:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Play-Air-Guitar/
How to Play Air Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/Z3J0/GFMBYOKG/FAMZ3J0GFMBYOKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/Z3J0/GFMBYOKG/FAMZ3J0GFMBYOKG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/Z3J0/GFMBYOKG/FAMZ3J0GFMBYOKG.SMALL.jpg frenzy Playing Air Guitar is a fine art, with many masters in the field. Playing air guitar is no laughing matter. This instructable will show you the air guitar basic tips and allow you to make money with your new found skill. Remove Air Guitar For This Instructable you will need one standard air gui...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:33:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Big-Axe-Bass-Tool-Using-Animal-Instrument-of-Mas/
Big Axe Bass - Tool Using Animal Instrument of Mass Intonation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/R428/GFA3YZRX/FK7R428GFA3YZRX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/R428/GFA3YZRX/FK7R428GFA3YZRX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK7/R428/GFA3YZRX/FK7R428GFA3YZRX.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Speak softly and carry a big shtick. Reflect on the musings of our street philosophizer Tool Using Animal. Poetry with a driving beat...and beatitude. That's what this manly thumping stick is for. Pump out the rhythym and be one with the universe(of course, you might need a Stargate gong to accent t...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 01:54:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Army-Navy-Mandolin-on-the-Cheap/
Army-Navy Mandolin on the Cheap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/KTEC/GE7L4OIO/FA8KTECGE7L4OIO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/KTEC/GE7L4OIO/FA8KTECGE7L4OIO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/KTEC/GE7L4OIO/FA8KTECGE7L4OIO.SMALL.jpg andrew.spencer.2 A mandolin is a small stringed instrument, traditionally with 8 strings in 4 courses of  2, this means you play it like a 4 string instrument such as a ukulele. The term "Army-Navy" mandolin or "Pancake" mandolin refers to the body shape in that it is flat on both the front and the back instead of d...
By: andrew.spencer.2

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Oct 2010 14:34:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/SUGRU-Slide-Whistle/
SUGRU Slide Whistle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/8WEW/GE7LBJGE/FS08WEWGE7LBJGE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/8WEW/GE7LBJGE/FS08WEWGE7LBJGE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/8WEW/GE7LBJGE/FS08WEWGE7LBJGE.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein This instructable is more about what Sugru, a clay-like silicone rubber product, doesn't stick to than what it does stick to.  The mouthpiece has an inside air channel that conducts the air you blow so that it hits the leading edge of a wedge.  The sound vibration is generated there.  It's the same...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Sep 2010 23:02:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Marimba/
Build Your Own Marimba and Wrap Your Own Mallets! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/99ST/FVO9RGPF/F3699STFVO9RGPF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/99ST/FVO9RGPF/F3699STFVO9RGPF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/99ST/FVO9RGPF/F3699STFVO9RGPF.SMALL.jpg RocketScientist Let me start by explaining where and from whom I got help. I used this website to get some basic information on how wide and long to cut the marimba bars. In fabrication I got help from one family member who helped rough cut some of the bars. The rest is all my work.I am a mallet percussionist who l...
By: RocketScientist

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2009 16:41:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Stargate-Gong/
Stargate Gong - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/TW7P/GCPZM4O4/FBNTW7PGCPZM4O4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/TW7P/GCPZM4O4/FBNTW7PGCPZM4O4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBN/TW7P/GCPZM4O4/FBNTW7PGCPZM4O4.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Ka-whoosh sonic shimmer that leads you to a transcendental state. Technically not a gong but a Stargate-shaped cymbal holder that you can use like a dinner bell. Can also be used ceremoniously in the practice of ancient arts. So get it on, bang a gong. Disclaimer: I am not a true Stargate fan so d...
By: caitlinsdad

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