http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 11:56:07 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Chair-Guitar-Stand/
Chair Guitar Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/89ML/HGU2MO64/F1F89MLHGU2MO64.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/89ML/HGU2MO64/F1F89MLHGU2MO64.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/89ML/HGU2MO64/F1F89MLHGU2MO64.SMALL.jpg cerrmcneel Here in Valencia, Spain there is a plethora of old chairs spread across the cityscape.  So I got to thinking of how to repurpose one.  I thought of the idea after playing for a bit and standing on the guitar on a chair.  I realized that without the seat cover and the stripped down, the arms of the c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 03:27:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-holder/
Guitar holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/ATH2/HGH71YMR/F9CATH2HGH71YMR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/ATH2/HGH71YMR/F9CATH2HGH71YMR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/ATH2/HGH71YMR/F9CATH2HGH71YMR.SMALL.jpg chavalion Este es un soporte para guitarra con un recopilador de tres anillos. Materiales no es necesario que el recopilador o carpeta con anillos sea nueva, una desgastada puede servir para esto. necesitaras regla, marcador y navaja. cortes La guitarra acústica puede quedarse en posición vertical por...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 13:04:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Plastic-Finger-Picks/
DIY Plastic Finger Picks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/IW6M/HFWSUL81/FWCIW6MHFWSUL81.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/IW6M/HFWSUL81/FWCIW6MHFWSUL81.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/IW6M/HFWSUL81/FWCIW6MHFWSUL81.SMALL.jpg pie R []ed I did this project because I broke my nail one time too many. I play clawhammer banjo, and to get the tone I like I need my nail out past my finger tip. Most commercial finger picks are made of brass, steel, or hard plastic. Unlike natural fingernail, these materials don't have give when they hit a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 16:21:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Guitar-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/PJJ6/HFSHU8KD/FXMPJJ6HFSHU8KD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/PJJ6/HFSHU8KD/FXMPJJ6HFSHU8KD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/PJJ6/HFSHU8KD/FXMPJJ6HFSHU8KD.SMALL.jpg wooddiamond This is the first guitar that I've made, I plan on making more. I did this one in my in my high school woods class. I'm sorry I don't have any step-by-step instructions, but if you have any questions just comment and I'll answer them as soon as I can.
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 18:48:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pedalboard-out-of-wooden-beer-crate/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/KLTT/HFSHU6HK/F7KKLTTHFSHU6HK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/KLTT/HFSHU6HK/F7KKLTTHFSHU6HK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/KLTT/HFSHU6HK/F7KKLTTHFSHU6HK.SMALL.jpg Sebdec I still have to do some cable management. And I will use some velcro for sticking the pedals to their place, but for the moment I'm still in doubt in which order the pedals should go.
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 10:35:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-ground-shield-your-guitar-removing-the-buz/
How to ground shield your guitar (removing the buzz with a Faraday Cage) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/K6IP/HFPTIVMT/FLTK6IPHFPTIVMT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/K6IP/HFPTIVMT/FLTK6IPHFPTIVMT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLT/K6IP/HFPTIVMT/FLTK6IPHFPTIVMT.SMALL.jpg T4GG Like many guitar players, I've experienced the very annoying buzz you get, especially with a distorted sound, when your guitar is not properly shielded. Actually, most guitar aren't shielded at all ! So how to make your guitar absolutely noiseless, you ask ? Simple. Thanks to Mr Faraday, we know how...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:49:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gamer-Guitar-Pick-Guard/
Gamer Guitar Pick Guard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/003K/HFSH54HN/FJ9003KHFSH54HN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/003K/HFSH54HN/FJ9003KHFSH54HN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/003K/HFSH54HN/FJ9003KHFSH54HN.SMALL.jpg CookieMonsterEmilia Have you ever got bored of your average guitar pick guard, and wish that you could spice it up a little with out costing you almost any thing? Well, then this instructable is for you. At the beginning of this process, I only had a simple black pick guard. I grew very tired of it fast. Then I had the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:55:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-an-Acoustic-Guitar/
Build an Acoustic Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/IT4G/HFD1K62R/FABIT4GHFD1K62R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/IT4G/HFD1K62R/FABIT4GHFD1K62R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/IT4G/HFD1K62R/FABIT4GHFD1K62R.SMALL.jpg Eat More Chicken I made this guitar for my science Olympiad event. Science Olympiad is a competitive tournament where students participate in different scientific events against other schools.  One of my events is called Sounds Of Music where you have to build two different instruments without using professional par...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:02:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-Cigar-Box-Guitar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/VCEG/HET13ISW/FZVVCEGHET13ISW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/VCEG/HET13ISW/FZVVCEGHET13ISW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/VCEG/HET13ISW/FZVVCEGHET13ISW.SMALL.jpg charlieCG This is a video detailing how I built my Cigar Box Guitar. I made the neck out of poplar and the fingerboard out of rosewood. The fretboard radius is 14" and the scale length is 22.5 inches.  To  comlete this project you will need: MATERIALS -a cigar box -a 1x4 poplar board -a rosewood fingerboard ...
By: charlieCG

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:10:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-cardboard-electric-guitar-that-actually-w/
Making a cardboard electric guitar that actually works! ( no expensive material needed ) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/SR9G/HELX72W5/FVRSR9GHELX72W5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/SR9G/HELX72W5/FVRSR9GHELX72W5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVR/SR9G/HELX72W5/FVRSR9GHELX72W5.SMALL.jpg bbvigfh When I was younger I always longed for a guitar, I tried to make some cardboard full sized ones with steel strings... that didn't end well. But fairly recently I found a better way and you can also make the electrical components at home, its easy as PIE! Basicly you need a guitar template ( link: ht...
By: bbvigfh

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 02:44:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Variax-Transplant/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/P0ZT/HEI45VFZ/FSJP0ZTHEI45VFZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/P0ZT/HEI45VFZ/FSJP0ZTHEI45VFZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/P0ZT/HEI45VFZ/FSJP0ZTHEI45VFZ.SMALL.jpg rogerglewis
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:26:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-the-soundboard/
Laser etched & colored soundboard - made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/GGUQ/HE7D9J5O/FPDGGUQHE7D9J5O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/GGUQ/HE7D9J5O/FPDGGUQHE7D9J5O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/GGUQ/HE7D9J5O/FPDGGUQHE7D9J5O.SMALL.jpg workislove In this instructable I'll explain how I designed, etched and colored the custom artwork on the soundboard of my carbon fiber acoustic guitar project, part of a special event at Techshop. This top was designed with my own digital artwork, engraved with a laser, then colored with dye. This was my firs...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:28:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carbon-fiber-guitar-body-Made-at-Techshop/
Carbon fiber guitar body - Made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/V3KE/HE7D9HX0/FFQV3KEHE7D9HX0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/V3KE/HE7D9HX0/FFQV3KEHE7D9HX0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/V3KE/HE7D9HX0/FFQV3KEHE7D9HX0.SMALL.jpg workislove In this instructable I will show you how I made the body for my carbon fiber acoustic guitar, part of a workshop at Techshop. It was made laying layers of carbon fiber and fiberglass over a cardboard mold, then hardening the fibers with marine grade epoxy. The mold was modeled after a 1940 Gibson L-...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:18:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carbon-fiber-acoustic-guitar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/78MW/HE7D9RZM/F9L78MWHE7D9RZM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/78MW/HE7D9RZM/F9L78MWHE7D9RZM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9L/78MW/HE7D9RZM/F9L78MWHE7D9RZM.SMALL.jpg workislove This is a custom built carbon fiber acoustic guitar, made as part of a special event at Techshop San Francisco. Originally billed as the "6 Day Guitar Challenge," with all the details I added, it ended up taking me closer to 6 weeks! But it was well worth the time. I'm sure people will ask to hear ...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:09:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Powered-Pedal-Board-with-Input-Jacks/
DIY Powered Pedal Board with Input Jacks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/T7W4/HE7D9ND8/FFWT7W4HE7D9ND8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/T7W4/HE7D9ND8/FFWT7W4HE7D9ND8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/T7W4/HE7D9ND8/FFWT7W4HE7D9ND8.SMALL.jpg Steve8043 Please bear with me if this is hard to follow or needs clarification...this is my first Instructable.  If you have a question, feel free to ask in the comments! This project started as really just a combination of several ideas.  I wanted a pedal board that was light but sturdy (many DIY boards I h...
By: Steve8043

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:46:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-guitar-strap-AWESOME/
How to make your guitar strap AWESOME - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/4WM6/HDXLXJXW/FIS4WM6HDXLXJXW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/4WM6/HDXLXJXW/FIS4WM6HDXLXJXW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/4WM6/HDXLXJXW/FIS4WM6HDXLXJXW.SMALL.jpg expensivenoodle Today i'll show you how to make your guitar strap awesome (and maybe a little deadly). First you'll need: -1 boring guitar strap - a pack of one hundred 1 1/2 inch roofing nails -1 ruler -1 sharpie First things first Find a not so cool guitar strap, i tried to make mine cool by putting black du...
By: expensivenoodle

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 18:58:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ray-Jacobs-Rocky-Mountain-Dulcimercardboard-guita/
Ray Jacobs Rocky Mountain Dulcimer/cardboard guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/KUQW/HD4VGA8V/F2UKUQWHD4VGA8V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/KUQW/HD4VGA8V/F2UKUQWHD4VGA8V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/KUQW/HD4VGA8V/F2UKUQWHD4VGA8V.SMALL.jpg kikod This is a gorgeous sounding 3-stringed instrument made of scrap wood and cardboard. BIG sound, simple and cheap to make. This instructable is a bare bones intro, but there's a complete pdf available for free, either here (if I can figure it out), or at handprintpress.com/freedownloads (you can also ...
By: kikod

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:31:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cigar-Box-Amp/
Cigar Box Amp! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/8QAT/HD4VFYS9/FOY8QATHD4VFYS9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/8QAT/HD4VFYS9/FOY8QATHD4VFYS9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/8QAT/HD4VFYS9/FOY8QATHD4VFYS9.SMALL.jpg loading... What i have made is a cigar box amplifier. This amp is very simple to make and fun to use. Its also a great travel amp. hope you have fun building! Step 1: Parts Gather Materials- follow picture. also you will need a soldering iron, solder, and a cigar box. Step 2: Circuit Board Follow diagr...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:42:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-Guitar-65-tall/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/JJS5/HD4VMI74/FSLJJS5HD4VMI74.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/JJS5/HD4VMI74/FSLJJS5HD4VMI74.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/JJS5/HD4VMI74/FSLJJS5HD4VMI74.SMALL.jpg english tea This is a 6.5” tall miniature replica of my guitar. This is one of those projects that i wish I had documented so that I could make a step by step. I won't lie to you, this was very difficult. Some of the components are so small they broke in my hands so they took several attempts. Materials and Co...
By: english tea

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:04:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-lay-Bubbly-by-Colbie-Caillat-on-the-Acous/
How to Play 'Bubbly' by Colbie Caillat on the Acoustic Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MEQD/HCJOGQWF/F8LMEQDHCJOGQWF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MEQD/HCJOGQWF/F8LMEQDHCJOGQWF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MEQD/HCJOGQWF/F8LMEQDHCJOGQWF.SMALL.jpg music.maker You have a basic knowledge of guitar chords, music, and guitar tabs and you would like to learn a new song.  This will teach you how to play 'Bubbly' by Colbie Caillat. Required Materials: An Acoustic Guitar (either steel or nylon strings will work) A tuner A pick (any size you prefer) (Note: This...
By: music.maker

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 14:31:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Varitone-mod-on-Stratocaster-clone-guitar/
Varitone mod on Stratocaster clone guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/3HTX/HCJO56EU/FNB3HTXHCJO56EU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/3HTX/HCJO56EU/FNB3HTXHCJO56EU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/3HTX/HCJO56EU/FNB3HTXHCJO56EU.SMALL.jpg elektro-boy This Instructable is to show how i fitted a Varitone mod to my vintage Cruzer Stratocaster clone. I felt this was worthwhile as the guitar plays well and has a nice acton and i wanted to see if i could improve the tone.  **NOTE** **THIS IS NOT MY DESIGN! THERE ARE A NUMBER OF WEBSITES THAT SHOW TH...
By: elektro-boy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 05:21:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cigar-Box-Guitar-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/ZC2B/HCB8SL5M/FWMZC2BHCB8SL5M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/ZC2B/HCB8SL5M/FWMZC2BHCB8SL5M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/ZC2B/HCB8SL5M/FWMZC2BHCB8SL5M.SMALL.jpg charlieCG I made this cigar box guitar for my brother for christmas. The scale length is 23 inches. The fretboard radius is 14 inches. It has Classic Guitar strings on it (DGBE). So its like a baritone Ukulele. 
By: charlieCG

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:55:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Electric-Guitar/
Custom Electric Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/NUU7/HEBNC98X/FF0NUU7HEBNC98X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/NUU7/HEBNC98X/FF0NUU7HEBNC98X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/NUU7/HEBNC98X/FF0NUU7HEBNC98X.SMALL.jpg charlieCG This is a step by step guide on how I built my Custom Electric Guitar. I designed this guitar for my dad as a Christmas present. This is my first instructable, so go easy on me. This is also the first time I have ever built a guitar, so if you notice something I'm doing wrong please leave a construc...
By: charlieCG

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:19:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-RM2-please-convert-to-your-own-curr/
How to make a RM2 (please convert to your own currency) DIY Guitar Kill Switch (No Drilling Required) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/IUN2/HAQ31QM0/FYTIUN2HAQ31QM0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/IUN2/HAQ31QM0/FYTIUN2HAQ31QM0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/IUN2/HAQ31QM0/FYTIUN2HAQ31QM0.SMALL.jpg izuan This is a tutorial to insert a kill switch without having to drill a hole on your guitar . WARNING! First of all, if your really don't know what you're doing, it means you don't belong to the DIY community. Be smart, take responsibility of your own actions. This tutorial is just a guide.  Save Now ...
By: izuan

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:43:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/electro-acoustic-coffin-slide-guitar/
electro acoustic coffin slide guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/QWKA/HAWSMDWU/FJ1QWKAHAWSMDWU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/QWKA/HAWSMDWU/FJ1QWKAHAWSMDWU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/QWKA/HAWSMDWU/FJ1QWKAHAWSMDWU.SMALL.jpg Hagler138 i was inspired by stumbling upon a cigar box guitar. i needed to have one of these in my life and so should you. i loved making this and its relatively simple. heres an idea of how i made it   First thing I did was cut the front and back shapes. Then measured the sides and cut suit. Are used 3 ...
By: Hagler138

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:37:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/No-more-guitar-spring-noise/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/COAJ/HAQ30WZM/FONCOAJHAQ30WZM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/COAJ/HAQ30WZM/FONCOAJHAQ30WZM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/COAJ/HAQ30WZM/FONCOAJHAQ30WZM.SMALL.jpg curbowman VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL EN MI BLOG First of all, what is guitar spring noise? Look at this video to find out wether your guitar has it or not. I've just seen this Instructable about guitar spring noise and I think my system works a bit better. With my system (that I totally didn't invent) you can keep...
By: curbowman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 13:29:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Bass-Uke/
DIY Bass Uke - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/2QPQ/HAWSIDRE/FKP2QPQHAWSIDRE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/2QPQ/HAWSIDRE/FKP2QPQHAWSIDRE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/2QPQ/HAWSIDRE/FKP2QPQHAWSIDRE.SMALL.jpg olivergon Being and enthusiast of DIY musical instruments, I have postposed this instructable until having a day off. What is a Bass Uke? Merely a copy of the bestseller Kala UBASS, which is a short scale bass guitar in the body of an ukulele. The main component of this special bass is the string material. T...
By: olivergon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 09:13:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-clean-your-guitar-frets/
How to clean your guitar frets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/UN0I/HAQ30X8J/FFRUN0IHAQ30X8J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/UN0I/HAQ30X8J/FFRUN0IHAQ30X8J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/UN0I/HAQ30X8J/FFRUN0IHAQ30X8J.SMALL.jpg HarnishBrian I recently refinished a guitar Ive been workin on for my daughter, and as a part of the process, i had to clean the frets, figured I might throw this on here for some folks that might not know the best process. Preperation First thing, clean the freatboard good so the tape will stick, then youll ...
By: HarnishBrian

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:09:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Very-cheapuntrustable-guitar-hanger/
Very cheap&untrustable guitar hanger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/JMZL/HABC7T7O/FQTJMZLHABC7T7O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/JMZL/HABC7T7O/FQTJMZLHABC7T7O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/JMZL/HABC7T7O/FQTJMZLHABC7T7O.SMALL.jpg glebb I have seen many instructables about guitar hangers, but most of them require some materials and tools, which you may not have. So, I'd wanted to show you how to make a really cheap guitar hanger, without wood cutting and drilling skills. Good thing about this one is that you can hang your guitar an...
By: glebb

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Dec 2012 15:30:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-CDDVD-Guitar-Sound-hole-Cover/
Make a CD/DVD Guitar Sound Hole Cover - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/O2XS/HA4MGOH0/FZUO2XSHA4MGOH0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/O2XS/HA4MGOH0/FZUO2XSHA4MGOH0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/O2XS/HA4MGOH0/FZUO2XSHA4MGOH0.SMALL.jpg JimRD Why do I want to cover my guitar sound hole? Sometimes an electric acoustic will feedback with microphones and a sound hole cover will help eliminate that problem. Sometimes you want to change the tone of your guitar. Sometimes you want to muffle the volume of your guitar. Sometimes you drop your pi...
By: JimRD

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Dec 2012 00:59:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Improve-your-cheap-ukelele/
Improve your cheap ukelele - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/YCH0/H97JYDZ4/FM7YCH0H97JYDZ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/YCH0/H97JYDZ4/FM7YCH0H97JYDZ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/YCH0/H97JYDZ4/FM7YCH0H97JYDZ4.SMALL.jpg KoenB If you are a guitarist, there's a fair chance that at some point, one of your friends or family decides to buy you an ukelele as a present. "Look at this cool mini guitar I bought you!". It's a ukelele, mom. Ukelele's are fun instruments, and if you already play the guitar, playing a few tunes on a ...
By: KoenB

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2012 08:45:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-guitar-that-I-stripped-sanded-and-stained/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/SJGX/H8RVC4Z1/F8LSJGXH8RVC4Z1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/SJGX/H8RVC4Z1/F8LSJGXH8RVC4Z1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/SJGX/H8RVC4Z1/F8LSJGXH8RVC4Z1.SMALL.jpg mrschneeebly Awhile back I bought this Ibanez off a friend for $40, he had painted it white with refrigerator paint. I stripped, sanded, and stained this guy. I have gotten a little better at this since I redid my bass guitar. Its been a few months now and I still feel like I have refrigerator paint in my nose. ...
By: mrschneeebly

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:11:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-GuitarBass-Pedalboard/
DIY Guitar/Bass Pedalboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/C8VZ/H8W1VHMT/FZXC8VZH8W1VHMT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/C8VZ/H8W1VHMT/FZXC8VZH8W1VHMT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/C8VZ/H8W1VHMT/FZXC8VZH8W1VHMT.SMALL.jpg Tunze Wanted to share my experience building a pedalboard.   I had all materials with the exception of bike chain and staples. Board I found this table leaf at a thrift shop fro $4.00.   I used my circular saw and cut it the size I wanted.  Notice the strip of wood that lifts the pedalboard off the gr...
By: Tunze

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:59:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Guitar-Pick/
Paper Guitar Pick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/ZRAX/H8FYP4RB/FOQZRAXH8FYP4RB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/ZRAX/H8FYP4RB/FOQZRAXH8FYP4RB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/ZRAX/H8FYP4RB/FOQZRAXH8FYP4RB.SMALL.jpg Nosliwx123 This Paper guitar pick can last almost forever and its waterproof! simple (slightly dirty) and you can design it yourself. Things you need You will need: 1. Paper 2. Superglue 3. Pen knife (i use craft knife) 4.  Pencil 5. A Guitar pick 6. various grade of sandpaper Trace and Cut Depence on ho...
By: Nosliwx123

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:14:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-read-guitar-tabs-2/
How to read guitar tabs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/CV85/H8CVKK5D/F3ACV85H8CVKK5D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/CV85/H8CVKK5D/F3ACV85H8CVKK5D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/CV85/H8CVKK5D/F3ACV85H8CVKK5D.SMALL.jpg rescig29 So you want to learn how to play guitar? Well you're in the right place! " What are guitar tabs?", you may be asking.  Guitar tabs are an easier version of sheet music, written just for guitar. Guitar tabs show exactly where to place your fingers on the fret board to get the correct notes. A detaile...
By: rescig29

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:29:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reading-and-Writing-Guitar-Tablature/
Reading and Writing Guitar Tablature - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/ZKYY/H896RFE8/FFMZKYYH896RFE8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/ZKYY/H896RFE8/FFMZKYYH896RFE8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/ZKYY/H896RFE8/FFMZKYYH896RFE8.SMALL.gif freeza36 In this instructable I will try my best to show you not only how to read guitar tablature, but also how to write it. Many guitarists prefer tab because it physically represents the guitar, and is very simple to write. You also don't need to know how to read sheet music, which is very practical. I st...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 17:36:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Finished-Lap-Steel/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/LYJR/H7ZPBXR7/FPELYJRH7ZPBXR7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/LYJR/H7ZPBXR7/FPELYJRH7ZPBXR7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/LYJR/H7ZPBXR7/FPELYJRH7ZPBXR7.SMALL.jpg freeza36 This is my lap steel guitar that is finally finished. (Do you like my hat in the video?) I used the first 3 strings of the guitar, but tuned it to B-G-D. I know that it isn't the best made lap steel, but I think its pretty decent for a first try. Its fun to play. The inspiration to finish it came fr...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Oct 2012 16:53:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/magnetic-guitar-picks/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBS/W2MP/H7UQMZN8/FBSW2MPH7UQMZN8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBS/W2MP/H7UQMZN8/FBSW2MPH7UQMZN8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBS/W2MP/H7UQMZN8/FBSW2MPH7UQMZN8.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Every guitarist needs a pick, whether it's beachside strumming or arena shredding. Make sure you have your guitar picks close by making magnetic guitar picks! You can stick these magnetic picks to your strings, tuning heads, mic stand, or anywhere else you might need a guitar pick. These picks are a...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Oct 2012 14:17:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-redo-a-guitar-with-a-broken-neck-and-terrib/
How to redo a guitar with a broken neck and terrible paint job - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/RMKL/H743255U/FMIRMKLH743255U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/RMKL/H743255U/FMIRMKLH743255U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/RMKL/H743255U/FMIRMKLH743255U.SMALL.jpg jc.follower so i got this cruddy Japanese guitar from a friend and (playing guitar) I naturally I wanted to fix it...... I know my grammar stinks "it is not my strong subject" I was having a hard time with the website so if you are having a hard time with a step click on the picture and it explains more. F.Y.I ...
By: jc.follower

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 17:58:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/VOLVO-guitar-project/
VOLVO guitar project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/TY6J/H742ZMHW/FVHTY6JH742ZMHW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/TY6J/H742ZMHW/FVHTY6JH742ZMHW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/TY6J/H742ZMHW/FVHTY6JH742ZMHW.SMALL.jpg RockaRollaBG A tribute to VOLVO ! 40 years OLD Maple and Elm - wood 40 years OLD Maple and Elm - wood /impregnated/ Professional line ACRYL laquer paint Professional line ACRYL laquer paint /burst effect/ Professional line ACRYL laquer paint /shine effect/ VOLVO sign Adding the first ...
By: RockaRollaBG

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:27:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-play-the-intro-riff-to-breaking-the-law-b/
How to play the intro riff to "breaking the law" by Judas Priest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/S89L/H742SLDM/F0VS89LH742SLDM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/S89L/H742SLDM/F0VS89LH742SLDM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/S89L/H742SLDM/F0VS89LH742SLDM.SMALL.jpg SGThartman567 hi this is my very first ible i couldnt think of anything cool to show you so i decided to show u guys how to play breaking the law Part one the first three notes are 0a 2a 3a you do this 3 times part two the next part is on both the E and A string 1E 3E 0A you play this twice last step! t...
By: SGThartman567

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:20:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-electroacoustic-Hawaiian-steel-Gui/
Using a laser cutter/engraver to make a Hawai`ian steel guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif ngscott The Hawai`ian steel guitar provides the signature musical sound of Hawai`i. The most common type of Hawai`ian steel guitar has a solid body constructed from a single plank of wood, and use an electrical pickup to detect the movement of the strings. The name “Steel Guitar” is derived from the steel s...
By: ngscott

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:55:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/6-String-Lap-Steel-Guitar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/GUS1/H742ZRYC/FWHGUS1H742ZRYC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/GUS1/H742ZRYC/FWHGUS1H742ZRYC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/GUS1/H742ZRYC/FWHGUS1H742ZRYC.SMALL.jpg pmonaco This is going to be a 6 string Lap Steel Guitar made from 2 pieces of Liderknot Pine (a very dense resinous wood) , oak planks for the fret board and control lid that houses the volume control and tone and 1/4" guitar jack.  The main body, fret board and control box lid  is stained with a golden pec...
By: pmonaco

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:55:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Candy-Box-Guitar/
Candy Box Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/5C71/H6S416L8/FI45C71H6S416L8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/5C71/H6S416L8/FI45C71H6S416L8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/5C71/H6S416L8/FI45C71H6S416L8.SMALL.jpg ravenking Instructable Today we are going to make a guitar with rubber bands and an empty candy box.  You need a minimum of one rubber band or a maximum of three rubber bands. Materials: 1 or 3 rubber bands 1 empty candy box Optional items: tuner (for guitar or violin) clip on microphone (one that works wi...
By: ravenking

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Sep 2012 10:55:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-pick-anti-slip-hole-puch-inator/
Guitar pick / anti-slip / hole-puch-inator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/2GWM/H6MF4984/FME2GWMH6MF4984.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/2GWM/H6MF4984/FME2GWMH6MF4984.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/2GWM/H6MF4984/FME2GWMH6MF4984.SMALL.jpg mcanderson76     Lets face it, whether you're just getting started or you've been playing guitar for years, occasionally your guitar pick wanders out of position. Remedies for this are wide and varied, so here's another that may just do the trick for you.   Materials Materials include: -your pref...
By: mcanderson76

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Sep 2012 15:53:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mystery-Guitar-Stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/OTCD/H672XBSO/FA4OTCDH672XBSO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/OTCD/H672XBSO/FA4OTCDH672XBSO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/OTCD/H672XBSO/FA4OTCDH672XBSO.SMALL.jpg a splosion My entry for the Instructables Jim Beam Independence Project Contest. It's a guitar stand with a twist. For the full instructable, click here: http://youtu.be/QF35ZLwiCfo Cheers!
By: a splosion

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 23:00:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-Guitar-Factory/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/UZV9/H672XBL3/FHHUZV9H672XBL3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/UZV9/H672XBL3/FHHUZV9H672XBL3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/UZV9/H672XBL3/FHHUZV9H672XBL3.SMALL.jpg Praxis Guitars My submission for the Jack Daniel's Independence project consists of turning an old delivery van into a mobile guitar factory. This would require a modest investment in tools; a small (36"x12"x2") CNC mill or router, and a 3d printer. A laser would complete the digital tooling, but is not necessary....
By: Praxis Guitars

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 18:12:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Resonator-ukulele-from-dolmade-tin-and-scrap-wood/
Resonator ukulele from dolmade tin and scrap wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/MQLD/H6734LHH/FC1MQLDH6734LHH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/MQLD/H6734LHH/FC1MQLDH6734LHH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/MQLD/H6734LHH/FC1MQLDH6734LHH.SMALL.jpg titchtheclown The Uke making bug is a hard biter and I have made a couple of slightly less glorious attempts to start with and thought I had better go the whole hog and build the most outrageously far out Ukulele I could think of. While I was waiting for the parts for that one to arrive I knocked out this one. H...
By: titchtheclown

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 02:12:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Pedal-Board-UNDER-40/
Guitar Pedal Board UNDER $40!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/I3NK/H5TUCHV8/FUBI3NKH5TUCHV8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/I3NK/H5TUCHV8/FUBI3NKH5TUCHV8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/I3NK/H5TUCHV8/FUBI3NKH5TUCHV8.SMALL.jpg kjb0419 Hey Everyone!  So, I have been looking everywhere for a pedalboard for a decent price and I came across a few forums that mentioned using shelving from IKEA, but none of them looked the way that I really wanted.  So I decided to go to IKEA to see what they had.  I found some shelves there called GOR...
By: kjb0419

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Aug 2012 01:46:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Ukulele/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/GCZF/H58PJZLJ/FDIGCZFH58PJZLJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/GCZF/H58PJZLJ/FDIGCZFH58PJZLJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/GCZF/H58PJZLJ/FDIGCZFH58PJZLJ.SMALL.jpg ANDY! I promised a friend to make her a ukulele, so I made one for her birthday out of my math homework, guitar tuners, paperclips, glue, aluminum angle, and some scrap wood! I like the mellow but clear sound that the paper produced, it was a bit quiet, but not that much. Great sustain though. If you have...
By: ANDY!

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