http://www.instructables.com Sat, 2 Jun 2012 11:15:40 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Thumbpick/
Guitar Thumbpick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/D5PM/H21CGM1W/FD8D5PMH21CGM1W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/D5PM/H21CGM1W/FD8D5PMH21CGM1W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/D5PM/H21CGM1W/FD8D5PMH21CGM1W.SMALL.jpg enicolau A guitar has 6 strings. When playing finger-style, you use your thumb (1) for the thickest 3 strings, and the next three fingers (2=index, 3=middle, 4=ring) for picking the next three, thinner strings. When picking the strings with a guitar pick, or plectrum, (which produces much clearer sounds), yo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 05:38:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Music-Projects/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/XNDA/GLTXM7DM/FOIXNDAGLTXM7DM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/XNDA/GLTXM7DM/FOIXNDAGLTXM7DM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/XNDA/GLTXM7DM/FOIXNDAGLTXM7DM.SMALL.jpg zazenergy "DIY Music Projects" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 11 different fun music inspired projects. Make musical underwear, a musical greeting card, a sound bracelet and much more. All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by our creative community, and contain pictures f...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2011 12:12:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Waterproof-Solar-BOOMbox-AKA-Post-Apocalyptic-Po/
Waterproof, Solar BOOMbox AKA: Post Apocalyptic Power Supply - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/ZZ7J/GZHJVPF2/FGYZZ7JGZHJVPF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/ZZ7J/GZHJVPF2/FGYZZ7JGZHJVPF2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/ZZ7J/GZHJVPF2/FGYZZ7JGZHJVPF2.SMALL.jpg a rigger This project was inspired by a friend's build. It's made for extreme circumstances like Whitewater rafting, and after the meltdown of our electrical grid. I'm pretty sure you could throw this thing off of an extreme cliff and it would survive, more or less, intact and working. Also, it is extremely ...
By: a rigger

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 12:19:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Jumbo-Sax-Tootophone/
Jumbo Sax Tootophone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/L7EJ/GZI8K8H0/FZOL7EJGZI8K8H0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/L7EJ/GZI8K8H0/FZOL7EJGZI8K8H0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/L7EJ/GZI8K8H0/FZOL7EJGZI8K8H0.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein The jumbo sax tootophone is a reed instrument.  The mouthpiece is the basic tootophone made of an insulin syringe.  (See my instructable   http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Tootophone   to make the mouthpiece.)   This instructable deals with making the x-ray film body.   I wanted to make a long ...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Mar 2012 18:28:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Amp-Footswitch-1/
Amp Footswitch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/OMJB/GALHA922/FHHOMJBGALHA922.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/OMJB/GALHA922/FHHOMJBGALHA922.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/OMJB/GALHA922/FHHOMJBGALHA922.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos When I play guitar, I often switch between clean and overdrive, and I sometimes need to turn chorus on and off.  The problem here is that the buttons on my amp are about 1/4" squares, smack dab in between the knobs.  When I don't want to reach down to change settings, sometimes I can manage to use m...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:38:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-drum-stick-holder/
Adjustable drum stick holder. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/RMMS/GYQFMZDS/FRHRMMSGYQFMZDS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/RMMS/GYQFMZDS/FRHRMMSGYQFMZDS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRH/RMMS/GYQFMZDS/FRHRMMSGYQFMZDS.SMALL.jpg Leperskin The crowd is screaming for more, in your head you are Keith Moon then out of your sweaty mits the drum stick falls and you end up looking like Rick Allen. What you need is a fully adjustable stick holder.  Lucky you here is one I  made from bits lying around my shed, you will need: Cardboard tube ...
By: Leperskin

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:27:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-Wash-Your-Records-Automatically-Almost/
Power Wash Your Records Automatically (Almost) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/DVNP/GYEUL50G/FY8DVNPGYEUL50G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/DVNP/GYEUL50G/FY8DVNPGYEUL50G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/DVNP/GYEUL50G/FY8DVNPGYEUL50G.SMALL.jpg bfk This is an improvement to the Powerwash that uses a commercially available high pressure dental spray. http://www.instructables.com/id/Power-Wash-Your-Vinyl-Records/ The spray in my shop sink was too messy as it would ricochet off of the album and soak all my tools at the opposite end of the shop....
By: bfk

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2012 00:52:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bring-Ruined-Records-Back-to-Life/
Bring Ruined Records Back to Life - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/BIQY/GXUZEQK1/FCGBIQYGXUZEQK1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/BIQY/GXUZEQK1/FCGBIQYGXUZEQK1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/BIQY/GXUZEQK1/FCGBIQYGXUZEQK1.SMALL.jpg bfk If you're an audiofile purist, don't read any further. What follows is not for the faint of heart and beyond anything you've seen before. If you decide to continue, please don't comment about how you think it will ruin records until after you try it. Then, if you still feel my method is flawed, I'd ...
By: bfk

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:39:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-pipe-glockenspiel/
Copper pipe glockenspiel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/EILM/GXUZEMCG/FK2EILMGXUZEMCG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/EILM/GXUZEMCG/FK2EILMGXUZEMCG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/EILM/GXUZEMCG/FK2EILMGXUZEMCG.SMALL.jpg arpruss Build a great-sounding glockenspiel out of copper pipes!  The pipes, when correctly mounted, have a lovely bell-like tone.  This glockenspiel (a glockenspiel is like a xylophone, but with metal slats or tubes) is based on a project in this book, but with a larger range and tuning information based o...
By: arpruss

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:48:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Philadelphia-Museum-of-Art-Guitar-Pick/
Philadelphia Museum of Art Guitar Pick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/P9Z8/GXQPMO72/FJBP9Z8GXQPMO72.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/P9Z8/GXQPMO72/FJBP9Z8GXQPMO72.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/P9Z8/GXQPMO72/FJBP9Z8GXQPMO72.SMALL.jpg jameso The Museum of Art is a wonderful institution in Philadelphia.  They also give you a great plastic badge as proof of your admission.  You can turn this badge, and similar badges from other museums, into picks to make some music once you leave inspired by the works of art. You leave the museum wi...
By: jameso

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:30:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Conductors-Baton/
How to Make a Conductor's Baton - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/P9LU/GWF5UEOI/FWHP9LUGWF5UEOI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/P9LU/GWF5UEOI/FWHP9LUGWF5UEOI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/P9LU/GWF5UEOI/FWHP9LUGWF5UEOI.SMALL.jpg gg1220 Starting in 8th grade (when I first got my lathe), I've made my band teacher (whoever that might be at the time) a baton every year. This would be pretty unexciting, except for the fact that I have the power of different materials on my side! So I decided to make an oak handled one the first year, c...
By: gg1220

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jan 2012 19:02:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Ukulele-out-of-Cardboard/
Make a Ukulele out of Cardboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/HQ9S/GVOWST5G/F1YHQ9SGVOWST5G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/HQ9S/GVOWST5G/F1YHQ9SGVOWST5G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/HQ9S/GVOWST5G/F1YHQ9SGVOWST5G.SMALL.jpg parrster This project came about for two main reasons; I had cardboard left over from my Clone Trooper project, and I saw the fantastic job eplunkett did of creating a Playable Cardboard Ukulele using just corrugated cardboard. I had boxboard, which is pretty good quality cardboard. Therefore, I th...
By: parrster

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Dec 2011 10:05:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Roll-Your-Own-Bongo-Cajon/
Roll Your Own Bongo Cajon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/WG1L/GVCPR2XG/FYNWG1LGVCPR2XG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/WG1L/GVCPR2XG/FYNWG1LGVCPR2XG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/WG1L/GVCPR2XG/FYNWG1LGVCPR2XG.SMALL.jpg pdub77 In this Instructable I will show you how to make a wooden bongo drum Ricky Ricardo (or a hippie, perhaps) would be proud to own.  All you need is some plywood and basic tools.  If you can operate a garage door opener you should be able to do this.  Gird up your loins and let's rock! (Statement conc...
By: pdub77

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:31:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Record-player-from-scratch/
Record player from scratch! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/GI9V/GUKAR04K/FBMGI9VGUKAR04K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/GI9V/GUKAR04K/FBMGI9VGUKAR04K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/GI9V/GUKAR04K/FBMGI9VGUKAR04K.SMALL.jpg florlayamp I found a couple of records the other day and I wanted to listen to them but I didnt have a record player so i decided to make my own! you only need a few fairly common items for this project. parts needed: - CD drive motor - Spacer to place the record on - Power supply (3-12v) - sewing needle - 1k...
By: florlayamp

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Nov 2011 16:25:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-a-Pro-Sound-Line-Level-Output-to-a-Super-/
Adding a Pro Sound / Line Level Output to a Super Gameboy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/BUO9/GTW60ACY/FKJBUO9GTW60ACY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/BUO9/GTW60ACY/FKJBUO9GTW60ACY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKJ/BUO9/GTW60ACY/FKJBUO9GTW60ACY.SMALL.jpg greightbit Welcome. Today we are installing what most call the "pro sound" output to a Super Gameboy. It is a line level output that bypasses all the unwanted circuitry noise and gives you a better signal to noise ratio (less hum, more bass) and allows you to use RCA, 1/8", and/or 1/4" jack. Great for studio r...
By: greightbit

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:46:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/POCKET-UKULELE-poket-uku/
POCKET UKULELE [poket-uku] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/DMA4/GSUSE027/FEVDMA4GSUSE027.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/DMA4/GSUSE027/FEVDMA4GSUSE027.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/DMA4/GSUSE027/FEVDMA4GSUSE027.SMALL.jpg mistic How to make a stringed musical Uku that  fits in a pocket and can be played anywhere in the world..It can be made in only three days. It generates full volume using a miniature amplifier. EXPLANATION OF INNOVATION iN ORDER TO START THIS PROJECT SOME INITIAL EXPLANATION IS REQUIRED: Most string ...
By: mistic

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:08:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stumph-Fiddle/
Stumph Fiddle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/QQS0/GSILYBKG/FCNQQS0GSILYBKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/QQS0/GSILYBKG/FCNQQS0GSILYBKG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/QQS0/GSILYBKG/FCNQQS0GSILYBKG.SMALL.jpg knife141 I have never had any musical talent -- none, that is until one day after I received a mild electrical shock while repairing an old radio.  One minute I had no musical talent, then "ZAAAAP," suddenly I was overwhelmed with it!  Well, that's not exactly how it happened, but I did build a Stumph Fiddl...
By: knife141

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:22:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Drum-Pedal-Straps/
Drum Pedal Straps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/5GO6/GS3BD3B1/F7R5GO6GS3BD3B1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/5GO6/GS3BD3B1/F7R5GO6GS3BD3B1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/5GO6/GS3BD3B1/F7R5GO6GS3BD3B1.SMALL.jpg LegoBrickMaster7 While playing my DTXpress I found myself having to move my bass pedals back into place every 5 or 10 minutes. They would slowly scoot away from me and their optimal position even with their built in carpet hooks and Velcro. I decided I needed a simple and cheap solution to keep my drumming more enj...
By: LegoBrickMaster7

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Sep 2011 15:09:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-kazoo-from-a-glass-bottle/
A kazoo from a glass bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/1HNI/GS3BBJ70/FQY1HNIGS3BBJ70.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/1HNI/GS3BBJ70/FQY1HNIGS3BBJ70.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/1HNI/GS3BBJ70/FQY1HNIGS3BBJ70.SMALL.jpg jamesmcgehee Hey today we are gonna make a kazoo! The reason i decided to show this was because the kazoo is so under rated and to also spark ideas on what you might be able to make out of these few tools and supplies!! Lets get started! Supplies Needed Some very cold water A lighter and candle some metal or p...
By: jamesmcgehee

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Sep 2011 21:58:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ROTATING-VARI-PITCH-UKULELE-RVP/
ROTATING VARI-PITCH-UKULELE [RVP] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/DFJ7/GRFN2954/FZ2DFJ7GRFN2954.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/DFJ7/GRFN2954/FZ2DFJ7GRFN2954.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/DFJ7/GRFN2954/FZ2DFJ7GRFN2954.SMALL.jpg mistic MAKE A VARIABLE PITCH STRING INSTRUMENT USING A ROTATING WHEEL FOR KIDS OR ELDERS IN 3 NIGHTS. INTRODUCTION to a novel string instrument     The device outlined in this Instructable is similar to  an Instructable published 'Vari-pitch string music player' by Mistic on July 7,2011. Refer to that...
By: mistic

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:06:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Music-Stand-From-Spare-Parts/
Make a Music Stand From Spare Parts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/05EL/GQRBO3OF/FXC05ELGQRBO3OF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/05EL/GQRBO3OF/FXC05ELGQRBO3OF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/05EL/GQRBO3OF/FXC05ELGQRBO3OF.SMALL.jpg swimray5 My girlfriend is a music major and she needed a music stand in order to practice. As it turns out, music stands aren't cheap, so I decided to build her one from some parts lying around my basement. (I did have to buy a few things). Parts and Supplies Arguably, the parts lists is a bit long, bu...
By: swimray5

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:56:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Eel-Introduction/
Electric Eel - Introduction - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/IEIU/GQKLPIYB/FDUIEIUGQKLPIYB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/IEIU/GQKLPIYB/FDUIEIUGQKLPIYB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/IEIU/GQKLPIYB/FDUIEIUGQKLPIYB.SMALL.jpg shifty Below, Arthur is playing the Electric Eel.  It's an electronic music instrument I designed to be like an acoustic instrument..  The things that  slow me down when playing most electronic instruments are having to plug into speakers and find batteries, so this instrument has its speaker and generato...
By: shifty

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:04:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-CD-Shelf-Rack/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/UTZQ/GWF6134S/F06UTZQGWF6134S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/UTZQ/GWF6134S/F06UTZQGWF6134S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/UTZQ/GWF6134S/F06UTZQGWF6134S.SMALL.jpg drumdude Here are some pictures to show you how to build a CD rack out of knex that can hold up to 84 CDs! Tell me what ya think!
By: drumdude

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:09:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Color-Organ-Triple-Deluxe/
LED Color Organ Triple Deluxe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/YE6D/GQ5PYPV0/FJ3YE6DGQ5PYPV0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/YE6D/GQ5PYPV0/FJ3YE6DGQ5PYPV0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/YE6D/GQ5PYPV0/FJ3YE6DGQ5PYPV0.SMALL.jpg ledartist I love lights, and I love music… Naturally a color organ is something that I always wanted to make. However the circuits are often pretty complicated, using many op amps, etc. I'm sure that many people feel the same way. Now the wait is over. If you are a bit familiar with electronics, you can buil...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:49:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-Vinyl-Logo-to-Bass-Drum/
Add Vinyl Logo to Bass Drum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/68Y0/GNSNIT9Y/FZ968Y0GNSNIT9Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/68Y0/GNSNIT9Y/FZ968Y0GNSNIT9Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/68Y0/GNSNIT9Y/FZ968Y0GNSNIT9Y.SMALL.jpg Belteshazzar Mouse I spent a lot of time searching for inexpensive ways to add a logo to my bass drum. I found an inexpensive way with adhesive vinyl. I am assembling what I learned and my method here, in one place, to help out the next guy. I will also discuss why I chose the methods I used. I am also willingly shar...
By: Belteshazzar Mouse

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 17:03:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Electric-Cigar-Box-Guitar-for-25/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/LPMT/GNJD0S28/F71LPMTGNJD0S28.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/LPMT/GNJD0S28/F71LPMTGNJD0S28.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/LPMT/GNJD0S28/F71LPMTGNJD0S28.SMALL.jpg NightHawkInLight Total build (not including glue dry time) took about 3 hours for this guitar. I did my best to use the most inexpensive parts possible. The only tools I use to carve the neck are a knife, hand saw, and a sharp hatchet. Green wood is the easiest to carve, but you risk it splitting as it dries. I use...
By: NightHawkInLight

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 14:09:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Mini-Lyre/
Portable Mini-Lyre - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/XHA8/GKS0SE97/FFRXHA8GKS0SE97.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/XHA8/GKS0SE97/FFRXHA8GKS0SE97.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/XHA8/GKS0SE97/FFRXHA8GKS0SE97.SMALL.jpg mistic Introduction- A miniature  Lyre was constructed for a contest and it had to be carried  to various schools. It was then obvious  it needed protection The lyre is similar to an earlier lyre type  that was demonstrated   in Instructable of Aug 5, 2009.     After assembly it was discovered that it was ...
By: mistic

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Mar 2011 22:23:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tootophone-Sax-and-Trumpet/
Tootophone Sax and Trumpet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/Q1JY/GJQEHEBP/FKRQ1JYGJQEHEBP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/Q1JY/GJQEHEBP/FKRQ1JYGJQEHEBP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/Q1JY/GJQEHEBP/FKRQ1JYGJQEHEBP.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein The end of the road is where you find me and my tootophones.  At Musiciansfriend.com , an alto sax sells anywhere from $250 for a student model up to around $3,800.  This tootophone sax costs about $1 to make, sounds pretty good, and is a lot easier to play.  Music departments take note.  For the ...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:17:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-basic-lap-steel-guitar/
Building a basic lap steel guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/ADCO/GJC3OXTD/FD9ADCOGJC3OXTD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/ADCO/GJC3OXTD/FD9ADCOGJC3OXTD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/ADCO/GJC3OXTD/FD9ADCOGJC3OXTD.SMALL.jpg friger In this, my first Instructable, I will attempt to chronicle the construction of a simple Lap Steel guitar. Disclaimer; power tools and sharp cutting tools will be used and I take no responsibility for people who use these things carelessly, read and understand manufacture's instructions and safety g...
By: friger

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

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

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Sep 2007 04:45:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Soprano-Recorder/
PVC Soprano Recorder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/TQML/GFMC815V/FVSTQMLGFMC815V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/TQML/GFMC815V/FVSTQMLGFMC815V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/TQML/GFMC815V/FVSTQMLGFMC815V.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein Recorders are fairly easy to play; much easier than side-blown flutes.   They are relatively cheap instruments to buy, but if you want some DIY fun, here's how to make one out of PVC pipe.  To hear how it sounds, listen to the .mp3 audio file in the last step.  The Parts of the Recorder The rec...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:17:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/X-ray-Drum-Heads/
X-ray Drum Heads - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/SN32/GF7B6751/FRCSN32GF7B6751.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/SN32/GF7B6751/FRCSN32GF7B6751.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/SN32/GF7B6751/FRCSN32GF7B6751.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein These bongo drums had rawhide heads which always seemed to sound a little dead, no matter how much I tightened them.   They are not real professional drums, for one thing, and aren't built for extreme tension. With nothing much to lose, I replaced the rawhide heads with a couple of x-ray films the ...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:42:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-Atabaque-Afro-Brazilian-Conga/
Making an Atabaque (Afro-Brazilian Conga) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/5IM8/GDH50Q5F/FWM5IM8GDH50Q5F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/5IM8/GDH50Q5F/FWM5IM8GDH50Q5F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/5IM8/GDH50Q5F/FWM5IM8GDH50Q5F.SMALL.jpg chapa-de-frente The Atabaque is an Afro-Brazilian conga drum that is used in the Martial Art/Dance/Game of Capoeira, and the Afro-Brazilian Religion of Candomblé. The steps provided in this instructable are for making a rope-tensioned, as opposed to a lug-tensioned drum. If you wish to bring axé (energy) into your ...
By: chapa-de-frente

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Oct 2010 18:52:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Bass-Tootophone-a-reed-instrument/
Baby Bass Tootophone -- a reed instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/8PJV/GELSQFUI/FH98PJVGELSQFUI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/8PJV/GELSQFUI/FH98PJVGELSQFUI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH9/8PJV/GELSQFUI/FH98PJVGELSQFUI.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein This is a small reed instrument with a mighty deep voice for its size.  It belongs to the Tootophone family, of which I am the father (see:  http://www.instructables.com/id/pvc-TOOTOPHONE-a-musical-reed-instrument  ).  You might call this one Baby Bass.  The rubber reed is a new variation, one tha...
By: Thinkenstein

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

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2010 15:15:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ball-Targeting-System-with-Positive-Feedback/
Ball Targeting System with Positive Feedback - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/7U6X/GDVZ2YXR/FV37U6XGDVZ2YXR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/7U6X/GDVZ2YXR/FV37U6XGDVZ2YXR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/7U6X/GDVZ2YXR/FV37U6XGDVZ2YXR.SMALL.jpg CATEA Instructions for making a portable variable impact ball targeting system with light and audio feedback Problem Statement The cREATe target was created specifically for an Adapted Physical Education teacher, Mr. David Martinez and his students. The target needed to be able to provide sufficient audi...
By: CATEA

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:46:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replacing-a-String-on-a-Cello/
Replacing a String on a Cello - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/B6QW/GBB7GBXH/FVSB6QWGBB7GBXH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/B6QW/GBB7GBXH/FVSB6QWGBB7GBXH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/B6QW/GBB7GBXH/FVSB6QWGBB7GBXH.SMALL.jpg porpoiseofdoom This tutorial is about how to replace a string on a cello. The process is rather simple, and I included a trick that I use to keep the string from slipping off the peg. Replacing one string takes just a few minutes, but replacing all the strings could take 10 or 15 minutes. You should never remove a...
By: porpoiseofdoom

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

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:59:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Hi-Hat-Stand/
How to Make a Hi-Hat Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFT/H125/G8XPCI0X/FFTH125G8XPCI0X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFT/H125/G8XPCI0X/FFTH125G8XPCI0X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFT/H125/G8XPCI0X/FFTH125G8XPCI0X.SMALL.jpg benfarhner A while back, I acquired a drum set for $50. I got a kick, snare, and three toms, but no cymbals or stands. Because the set was so cheap, I was unwilling to spend over $50 to complete it, but cymbals are expensive, and so are stands! By a stroke of luck, I was given hi-hat cymbals and a crash for f...
By: benfarhner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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