http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 04:44:58 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....
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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/Building-an-Upright-Bass-Out-of-a-Wheelbarrow/
Building an Upright Bass Out of a Wheelbarrow! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/2B30/H1PIT780/FFF2B30H1PIT780.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/2B30/H1PIT780/FFF2B30H1PIT780.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFF/2B30/H1PIT780/FFF2B30H1PIT780.SMALL.jpg rich745 A few summers ago, I decided to try to make an upright bass.  After building one using a tin bucket as the body (from a blueprint I found online) I was disappointed with the lack of volume and poor tone, so I thought I would try again with a wheelbarrow as the body. Unfortunately I did not take pic...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 01:22:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Dub-Cadet-Holographic-MIDI-LED-Controller-for-A/
Dub Cadet: Holographic MIDI & LED Controller for Arduino - Part 1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/2B86/H1PITDID/FR32B86H1PITDID.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/2B86/H1PITDID/FR32B86H1PITDID.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR3/2B86/H1PITDID/FR32B86H1PITDID.SMALL.jpg nhornberger I believe holographic musical instruments will be commonplace in the future, showing up everywhere from schools (for education), to homes (for fun), to media offices (for creativity), and in music studios (for production). The reason is simple: The holographic musical instrument takes a complex...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 03:09:08 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/Upright-Bass-Made-from-a-Wheelbarrow/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/19EF/H1PIT784/FME19EFH1PIT784.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/19EF/H1PIT784/FME19EFH1PIT784.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/19EF/H1PIT784/FME19EFH1PIT784.SMALL.jpg rich745 A few years ago I built an upright bass using a large metal wheelbarrow as the body.  Eventually I will post a more in depth look at the process!
By: rich745

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 03:19:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Drum-Cymbal/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPV/966P/H1JU54H0/FPV966PH1JU54H0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPV/966P/H1JU54H0/FPV966PH1JU54H0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPV/966P/H1JU54H0/FPV966PH1JU54H0.SMALL.jpg NatDaGamer After seeing a few Instructables on here, and realizing how much cheaper it would be to make my own rather than buy an extra cymbal for my electronic drum kit, I decided to make one, and am pleased with the result. It's currently mounted on a tripod and acting as a ride cymbal. My kit is the Ion Pro...
By: NatDaGamer

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 15:22:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-my-Mbira-Thumb-Piano/
Making my Mbira (Thumb Piano) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/G1G3/H18FL4QJ/F19G1G3H18FL4QJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/G1G3/H18FL4QJ/F19G1G3H18FL4QJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/G1G3/H18FL4QJ/F19G1G3H18FL4QJ.SMALL.jpg CPerry17 This was an experiment I conducted - making a Mbira or Thumb Piano out of some things I picked up at the thrift store. Step One - Gathering My Materials First I went to the store and here's what I picked up:         A solid wood salad bowl $2.00           An incense burner (for a shim to leave ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:21:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Guitar-with-my-diy-cnc-router/
DIY Guitar with my diy cnc router - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/SBWY/H174IGW5/FU3SBWYH174IGW5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/SBWY/H174IGW5/FU3SBWYH174IGW5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/SBWY/H174IGW5/FU3SBWYH174IGW5.SMALL.jpg Spiky1987 Hi, this is my second "big" instructable. It's a project that ... for the moment has taken me over 40 hours. I'm building a guitar body from cherrywood and Ipé wood using my cnc router to route the contour and the pockets. I will update the instructable in a few days, when i'll be done with the fi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:00:32 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/Altoids-guitar-12/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/Y8L5/GZPZJ8RK/FHMY8L5GZPZJ8RK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/Y8L5/GZPZJ8RK/FHMY8L5GZPZJ8RK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/Y8L5/GZPZJ8RK/FHMY8L5GZPZJ8RK.SMALL.jpg FinchbyFinch I worked on it a bit more today. I made a new bridge out of an old nail and Dremel-ed notches into it, works GREAT! i put in the piezo pick up, and i didnt even have to leave the house like i thought i would. i was trying to tune another guitar entirely, when i realized that my tuner wasnt tuning ...
By: FinchbyFinch

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:49:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Altoids-Box-Guitar/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/BBUP/GZLW9DK8/F1TBBUPGZLW9DK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/BBUP/GZLW9DK8/F1TBBUPGZLW9DK8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/BBUP/GZLW9DK8/F1TBBUPGZLW9DK8.SMALL.jpg FinchbyFinch I got bored yesterday and decided to make one. It was a blast, and i love the way it sounds. Just a few problems though, the biggest problem is the tuning pegs hit each other, making it impossible to tune accurately, but thats easily solved. I'm just going to grind down the pegs so they wont anymo...
By: FinchbyFinch

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:17:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Uku-strumming-key-set/
Uku strumming key set - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/AB5G/GZMIUHDO/FATAB5GGZMIUHDO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/AB5G/GZMIUHDO/FATAB5GGZMIUHDO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/AB5G/GZMIUHDO/FATAB5GGZMIUHDO.SMALL.jpg mistic Intro- This Project is uniquely extreme as it uses keys to strum a Uku.instead of a pick. The keys are used as in a piano keys.They pluck the strings sharply.For my 3stringed Uke I can use 3 keys. MATERIALS and Tools See drawing for materials used here.  1-The Uku I used was made  earlier as a 3s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 07:04:50 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...
By: mistyp

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:55:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/MandolinGuitar-Strap-From-A-Used-Belt/
Mandolin/Guitar Strap From A Used Belt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/8U6G/GYUQTKMJ/FAZ8U6GGYUQTKMJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/8U6G/GYUQTKMJ/FAZ8U6GGYUQTKMJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/8U6G/GYUQTKMJ/FAZ8U6GGYUQTKMJ.SMALL.jpg troubadeer Hey guys, this is my first instructable so go easy. I didn't have a strap lying around and didn't want to cut up the leather to make one, so I took an old belt and turned it into a mandolin strap with minimal hardware.  It's detachable on one end, can be sized to fit anyone on the fly, and is slee...
By: troubadeer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:57:52 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:48:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fit-guitar-strap-end-pin-buttons-and-gutar-style-s/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/4HY3/GYP1R0QD/F0B4HY3GYP1R0QD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/4HY3/GYP1R0QD/F0B4HY3GYP1R0QD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/4HY3/GYP1R0QD/F0B4HY3GYP1R0QD.SMALL.jpg Dr Qui This is how I made and fitted acoustic  guitar style straps on 2 of my Ukeleles. After trying out a round the neck style string Ukelele strap but only to find it did nothing but scrape the sound hole and be a constant annoyance as it constantly slipped lower and lower.  I decided to add strap pins...
By: Dr Qui

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:06:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-easy-Ukulele-stand/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/QB8Q/GYN8NXTC/FVYQB8QGYN8NXTC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/QB8Q/GYN8NXTC/FVYQB8QGYN8NXTC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/QB8Q/GYN8NXTC/FVYQB8QGYN8NXTC.SMALL.jpg Tedo This is a simple 3 piece stand to pop your Uke’ on while you pour another beer or sign another adoring fans chest, Its made from 2 identical pieces of 3 or 4 mm MDF hinged with gaffer/duct tape and a 3rd piece that acts a brace and holds them at the the right angle to hold your treasured uke' safely...
By: Tedo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:46:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/ukulele-wall-mount-cheap-and-easy/
ukulele wall mount - cheap and easy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/0T2P/GYGFD8D8/F8P0T2PGYGFD8D8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/0T2P/GYGFD8D8/F8P0T2PGYGFD8D8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/0T2P/GYGFD8D8/F8P0T2PGYGFD8D8.SMALL.jpg majjuss Hi there, I recently made some wall mounts for my beloved ukuleles and would like to share them with you. Materials and tools Here's what you need for making the Ukulele Wall mounts: Materials: long screw (less than 1€ for 6 pcs, 10cm in length) wall plug (optional, depending on type of wall...
By: majjuss

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:39:04 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/Two-minute-ukelele/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/IZC7/GY4RAKUA/F4BIZC7GY4RAKUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/IZC7/GY4RAKUA/F4BIZC7GY4RAKUA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/IZC7/GY4RAKUA/F4BIZC7GY4RAKUA.SMALL.jpg mikolynn Hi all! In this my 2nd instructable I want to show how I make a Ukelele for my 3yo son. I call it two minutes ukelele because I build it up in two minutes and my son didn't play more than two minutes with it... ;) It's so easy to build it up, and for that I only post 1 step and some photos. B.O.M.: ...
By: mikolynn

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2012 17:18:25 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/How-to-Make-a-Simple-Guitar/
How to Make a Simple Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/V9EM/GXL5P3BM/F56V9EMGXL5P3BM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/V9EM/GXL5P3BM/F56V9EMGXL5P3BM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/V9EM/GXL5P3BM/F56V9EMGXL5P3BM.SMALL.jpg bhavyamadan In this Instructable I will teach you how to make a guitar. Plz be nice it is my first instructable. Materials For this instructable you will need the following things... . 36 by 17 inches styrofoam . paint of your option . pencil and eraser . black marker . sharp knife . 6 1/2 inch nails . 3 t...
By: bhavyamadan

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:13:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cymbal-Muzzle/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/SFTW/GXBK86J2/FL3SFTWGXBK86J2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/SFTW/GXBK86J2/FL3SFTWGXBK86J2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/SFTW/GXBK86J2/FL3SFTWGXBK86J2.SMALL.jpg dreamberry Putting a muzzle on a dog lessens it's ability to bark and bite.  A cymbal muzzle does the same thing, only to cymbals.     Cymbal muzzles are rings of 1/8" Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) of various widths. A 3" ring will almost completely deaden a cymbal, but a 1/2" ring turned an obnoxiously overbearing ...
By: dreamberry

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:00:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Drum-and-Cymbal-Silencers/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/MAT6/GXBNAPJ7/FH0MAT6GXBNAPJ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/MAT6/GXBNAPJ7/FH0MAT6GXBNAPJ7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/MAT6/GXBNAPJ7/FH0MAT6GXBNAPJ7.SMALL.jpg dreamberry Drums are loud. Silencers can turn boom boom paaasshh into click click tick.  If your goal is to eliminate the drumminess of your drum kit, then Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) is your new friend.  From 1/8" MLV, cut discs to fit the heads of your toms, and rings to lay on the cymbals. MLV has an amazing ab...
By: dreamberry

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:53:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/CymBalls-for-cymbals/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/NNWL/GX5XJV9Z/F6XNNWLGX5XJV9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/NNWL/GX5XJV9Z/F6XNNWLGX5XJV9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/NNWL/GX5XJV9Z/F6XNNWLGX5XJV9Z.SMALL.jpg dreamberry CymBalls are an alternative to cymbal felts. Use like a bottom felt to produce a different response than your regular felts.  Drill the hole slightly smaller than the shaft and the CymBall will friction fit and function both as the top felt and as an alternative to the wingnut.  Make your own CymBa...
By: dreamberry

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jan 2012 19:45:52 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/First-Modded-SK1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/KCMD/GX10CI47/FS5KCMDGX10CI47.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/KCMD/GX10CI47/FS5KCMDGX10CI47.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/KCMD/GX10CI47/FS5KCMDGX10CI47.SMALL.jpg pstretz A friend found a Casio SK-1 for $4 or $5 at a garage sale and asked if I'd be interested in modifying/circuit-bending it .  I thought it would be fun and figured why not? The power switch was acting strangely and cutting out.  Once the keyboard was opened I saw it uses a brush system to turn the de...
By: pstretz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Jan 2012 14:26:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-tester-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/RBQE/GWSJMYQR/FP2RBQEGWSJMYQR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/RBQE/GWSJMYQR/FP2RBQEGWSJMYQR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/RBQE/GWSJMYQR/FP2RBQEGWSJMYQR.SMALL.jpg sooraj619 This instrument can be used to test whether a battery is dead or not =, its is simple to make and consists of few components
By: sooraj619

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 01:35:02 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/Easy-Reversible-Electronic-Keyboard-Sustain-Pedal/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/M91S/GWDXVXUW/FKCM91SGWDXVXUW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/M91S/GWDXVXUW/FKCM91SGWDXVXUW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/M91S/GWDXVXUW/FKCM91SGWDXVXUW.SMALL.jpg H4ZZ498 Hi Instructables community! I've been away for quite a while, but I am back! I've already built this, but it is really simple - you won't need a step by step. What you will need is this: - a 1/4" mono jack - a DPDT latching button - a SPST non-latching NO button - a SPST non-latching NC button - w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:22:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pillow-Drums/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/MH59/GW2QQ1BQ/FIEMH59GW2QQ1BQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/MH59/GW2QQ1BQ/FIEMH59GW2QQ1BQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/MH59/GW2QQ1BQ/FIEMH59GW2QQ1BQ.SMALL.jpg dreamberry Pillow drums are slightly better than nothing, and nearly free. (for me at least)  You won't bother anybody, that's for sure.  The "snare"  is a taped up phone book. The kick pedal strikes a bit of cereal box and tissue pinned to the couch.  Get the pillows propped up where they go and flump away to...
By: dreamberry

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:29:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Phone-Book-Snare-Practice-Pad/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/XGTQ/GW0HRXT7/FQLXGTQGW0HRXT7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/XGTQ/GW0HRXT7/FQLXGTQGW0HRXT7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/XGTQ/GW0HRXT7/FQLXGTQGW0HRXT7.SMALL.jpg dreamberry Make a snare drum practice pad for free out of a phone book!  I used clear packing tape to tape the phone book shut on all four sides.  Then I made a square "strike zone" out of masking tape. Next I covered the whole thing with more clear tape.  I laid this on the arm of my couch to practice. It ...
By: dreamberry

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:22:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Trumpet/
PVC Trumpet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/BVOF/GVU6OEHV/FZPBVOFGVU6OEHV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/BVOF/GVU6OEHV/FZPBVOFGVU6OEHV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/BVOF/GVU6OEHV/FZPBVOFGVU6OEHV.SMALL.jpg lordbot    This is a very basic trumpet that I designed for a history project. You can play a few notes with it, and it is very good for being annoying.  There are no keys, so everything you play is based on your mouth. Once again, this is very basic, and you wouldn't want to preform with this. Materials...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 03:21:19 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/one-string-playable-canjo/
one string playable canjo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/70R2/GVRFYWLC/F4U70R2GVRFYWLC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/70R2/GVRFYWLC/F4U70R2GVRFYWLC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/70R2/GVRFYWLC/F4U70R2GVRFYWLC.SMALL.jpg louis perichon I like those one string guitars or can ukuleles, so I decided to make two for my kids. only need: - a piece of wood  (around 50cm long, not to large or thick) - a drill - nuts and bolts - ukulele peg and string - a can (better chose a nice one....) set the can in place drill holes in the wooden...
By: louis perichon

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 17:29:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-flute-easily/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/XUXP/GVA8VFZQ/F7SXUXPGVA8VFZQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/XUXP/GVA8VFZQ/F7SXUXPGVA8VFZQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/XUXP/GVA8VFZQ/F7SXUXPGVA8VFZQ.SMALL.jpg CamilleF You want to play music without instruments or any other material ? You are going to like this instructable ! In nature, if a lot of beautiful flowers are edible, one other permits to play music: dandelion. Step 1 : Pick a dandelion and cut off the head. (Your dandelion must be straight cut... ) ...
By: CamilleF

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:33:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Guitar/
The Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/YX3M/GVIYJQBA/FS0YX3MGVIYJQBA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/YX3M/GVIYJQBA/FS0YX3MGVIYJQBA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS0/YX3M/GVIYJQBA/FS0YX3MGVIYJQBA.SMALL.jpg Adeline.Tabourel 1- History of guitar It's a stringed instrument played with fingers or with plectrum. It's probably the instrument the most broadcasted to the world. There are various types of guitars (acoustic, folk, electric). The word "guitar" results etymologically from two words: * "guit" whose results from t...
By: Adeline.Tabourel

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:41:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Guitar-Picks/
Homemade Guitar/Ukulele Picks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/IW5D/GV9SPLLO/F4XIW5DGV9SPLLO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/IW5D/GV9SPLLO/F4XIW5DGV9SPLLO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/IW5D/GV9SPLLO/F4XIW5DGV9SPLLO.SMALL.jpg freeza36 I do realize that there are numerous other instructables just like this one, but I have been doing this for years and I figured I would post one myself. All you need is a pair of scissors, an old giftcard, a pen, and a file. You can also use a real guitar pick for a template.  Tracing Take the gu...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:08:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Interactive-musical-box/
Interactive musical box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/FZDT/GVXH5HY6/FJ3FZDTGVXH5HY6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/FZDT/GVXH5HY6/FJ3FZDTGVXH5HY6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/FZDT/GVXH5HY6/FJ3FZDTGVXH5HY6.SMALL.jpg HNJ production Here are the main building elements and tools you will need to construct the musical box: 1 wine box, 4 wood planks 4 wood blocs 2 PVC pipe 14 and 22 gauge copper wire 2 paint roller handle 10 LED s 10 resistors at 1km Ω 1 beer can 1 push button switch pack 1  battery pack which holds ...
By: HNJ production

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:42:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Clarinet/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/9A5N/GUBPGB5O/FCM9A5NGUBPGB5O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/9A5N/GUBPGB5O/FCM9A5NGUBPGB5O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/9A5N/GUBPGB5O/FCM9A5NGUBPGB5O.SMALL.jpg toasterburn This is something I made a couple of years ago. It's basically a piece of pvc with a standard clarinet mouthpiece glued on. The finger holes were measured to make it in-tune. Takes a lot of air pressure, but it sounds rather nice for a piece of pvc (I'm a very amateur clarinet player so forgive the ...
By: toasterburn

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:12:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Carboard-Ukulele-Stand/
Carboard Ukulele Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/85K6/GV525MHP/FPO85K6GV525MHP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/85K6/GV525MHP/FPO85K6GV525MHP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/85K6/GV525MHP/FPO85K6GV525MHP.SMALL.jpg eplunkett This Instructable will show you how to make a Cardboard Ukulele Stand in order to show off your Ukulele.  It can be used with pretty much any Ukulele with a standard body shape, but was originally designed to go with a Cardboard Ukulele.  This project is really quick... not including glue drying tim...
By: eplunkett

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:53:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Atari-Punk-Console/
Atari Punk Console - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/FO4I/GV5S5GUD/FFNFO4IGV5S5GUD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/FO4I/GV5S5GUD/FFNFO4IGV5S5GUD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/FO4I/GV5S5GUD/FFNFO4IGV5S5GUD.SMALL.jpg blinkyblinky Nowadays, almost everything is digitalized. Most of the synthesizers nowadays use programming. Luckily, there are still a few reminisces of non-digitized synthesizers. Of more of the complex ones are ones like the Luna Mod or the Crazy Looper that Brian McNamara created. Some of the overly complex o...
By: blinkyblinky

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:14:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Soda-Can-Rainstick/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/58VR/GV0KKIFM/F0H58VRGV0KKIFM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/58VR/GV0KKIFM/F0H58VRGV0KKIFM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/58VR/GV0KKIFM/F0H58VRGV0KKIFM.SMALL.jpg Terimakasi.com 240 cl of Soda and a Rainstick as Bonus ! Today I will explain how I made a Rainstick out of 12 tiny-cute 20cl soda cans. If you want to get a grasp of how it sounds there's a sound sample after this text Bill Of Materials: - 12 small soda cans (20 cl) - 1 black duct tape roll - 1 Fiberglass reinf...
By: Terimakasi.com

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:58:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Synth-in-a-book/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/5NYG/GV0RTVJS/FHW5NYGGV0RTVJS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/5NYG/GV0RTVJS/FHW5NYGGV0RTVJS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/5NYG/GV0RTVJS/FHW5NYGGV0RTVJS.SMALL.jpg gwydionapdafydd Here’s our custom case for the great little MeeBlip digital synth – I assembled the synth itself a while back, but it needed a case… This 1950s German cookbook was initially just the trial run, but in the end it turned out so well, it’s going to stay like that. MeeBlip itself was a breeze to build,...
By: gwydionapdafydd

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:03:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Ukulele-Stand-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/GO27/GV04XA3N/F7PGO27GV04XA3N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/GO27/GV04XA3N/F7PGO27GV04XA3N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/GO27/GV04XA3N/F7PGO27GV04XA3N.SMALL.jpg freeza36 I made this out of scrap-wood and a dowel that I had laying around. I was getting tired of having to remove my uke from its case every time I used it, so I made this. It is held together by screws, and the piece that holds the head/neck of the uke is a bend piece of metal. I put duct tape on it for ...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:56:32 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/Constructing-the-Laser-cut-folding-ukulele/
Constructing the Laser-cut folding ukulele - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/KEWU/GUVTYEF3/F1WKEWUGUVTYEF3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/KEWU/GUVTYEF3/F1WKEWUGUVTYEF3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/KEWU/GUVTYEF3/F1WKEWUGUVTYEF3.SMALL.jpg chosetec This folding ukulele is a soprano-size instrument that can be folded up into a package measuring about 9 inches long max. I bring mine everywhere! Here's a short video on how it works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gaFRbOb6lw&feature=channel_video_title Follow these picture steps to construct yo...
By: chosetec

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