http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 11:38:28 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Automatic-Singing-Beaker-bot/
Animatronic Singing Beaker-bot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/F33U/HGU2JW0A/FPLF33UHGU2JW0A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/F33U/HGU2JW0A/FPLF33UHGU2JW0A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/F33U/HGU2JW0A/FPLF33UHGU2JW0A.SMALL.jpg vigothecarpathian Hello Instructables readers! I'd like you to meet my buddy Beaker-bot. As you probably already know, Beaker is the Lab Assistant at Muppet Labs and hapless victim of numerous lab accidents. Well, I set out to create a Muppet calibur style Beaker out of stuff that I had lying around in my basement. T...
By: vigothecarpathian

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 16:49:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Wurlitzharmonica/
Electric Wurlitzharmonica - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/6QFK/HGU2P6ZM/F3U6QFKHGU2P6ZM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/6QFK/HGU2P6ZM/F3U6QFKHGU2P6ZM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/6QFK/HGU2P6ZM/F3U6QFKHGU2P6ZM.SMALL.jpg jackzylkin This week I attended Music Hack Day at the Drexel Excite Center.  There were many incredible projects there to investigate, as well as some seriously funky live music and some cool folks, all coming together for a 24-hour musical hackathon. The creative atmosphere was pretty inspiring, and out of th...
By: jackzylkin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 22:20:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Booty-Box-Instant-Dance-Parties/
Booty Box: Instant Dance Parties - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/XYRA/HFPTJFGL/F1LXYRAHFPTJFGL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/XYRA/HFPTJFGL/F1LXYRAHFPTJFGL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/XYRA/HFPTJFGL/F1LXYRAHFPTJFGL.SMALL.jpg ElectricSlim We've all wanted it. Now you can build it.  Instant dance parties. Personal theme music.  Motion activated music. Booty Box. Gather Electronics Materials: Wave Shield - Adafruit Arduino Uno - Adafruit SD Card - Adafruit ADXL335 Accelerometer - Sparkfun Female Headers - Sparkfun Toggle S...
By: ElectricSlim

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 15:20:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Big-Piano/
Build a Big Piano - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/EMGS/HELX90M1/F6NEMGSHELX90M1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/EMGS/HELX90M1/F6NEMGSHELX90M1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/EMGS/HELX90M1/F6NEMGSHELX90M1.SMALL.jpg deadsy Many readers will remember a Tom Hanks movie from 1988 called "Big". In the movie a young boy gets supernaturally transformed into a twenty-something man and finds out what it's like to be big. Perhaps the most iconic scene of the movie has two of the characters dancing on a scaled up "Big Piano"-...
By: deadsy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:42:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Music-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/XNDA/GLTXM7DM/FOIXNDAGLTXM7DM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/XNDA/GLTXM7DM/FOIXNDAGLTXM7DM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Cardboard-Electric-Guitar/
Cardboard Electric Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/KRPV/HDYZ84SA/FDEKRPVHDYZ84SA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/KRPV/HDYZ84SA/FDEKRPVHDYZ84SA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/KRPV/HDYZ84SA/FDEKRPVHDYZ84SA.SMALL.jpg bwrussell Thanks to Amazon's inefficient packing methods, particularly their love affair with oversize boxes, and my aversion to having to interact with people while I shop we almost always have a more cardboard on hand than I can fit in our recycling bin. When I first considered a project to reuse the cardbo...
By: bwrussell

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:30:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Electronic-Drums-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/NP5J/HD4VQ6EB/FX2NP5JHD4VQ6EB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/NP5J/HD4VQ6EB/FX2NP5JHD4VQ6EB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/NP5J/HD4VQ6EB/FX2NP5JHD4VQ6EB.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios I have been making Electronic drums for a while now. My latest set have evolved quite a bit over the years and recently had a well needed update.  I already have an Instructable on how I made my main set of drums. This Instructable focuses on building a very simple floor Tom. I was given an old pear...
By: podpadstudios

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:23:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Your-Lawn-Mower-Into-A-Pirate-Ship/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/8YBM/HD4VPXXO/FJU8YBMHD4VPXXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/8YBM/HD4VPXXO/FJU8YBMHD4VPXXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/8YBM/HD4VPXXO/FJU8YBMHD4VPXXO.SMALL.jpg rustyknuckles Taking the easy road to do anything, is just plain boring to us. If we can create a new challenge and use it as a way to work through some ideas, we are into it! Take for example our concept to build a boat, for use in a quick little promo video with Hellbound Glory. The video is for their upcoming ...
By: rustyknuckles

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:20:22 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/Tabletop-Music-Stand-made-from-paper/
Tabletop Music Stand (made from paper!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/12D2/HCJO59IJ/FBJ12D2HCJO59IJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/12D2/HCJO59IJ/FBJ12D2HCJO59IJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/12D2/HCJO59IJ/FBJ12D2HCJO59IJ.SMALL.jpg Jessie Marie This tabletop music stand is ONLY made out of paper! It is quite simple to make, and it can be constructed in one afternoon. Lightweight and easy to carry, you can conveniently practice your instrument anywhere in the house! Just follow these simple steps, and you'll have a stand like mine in no tim...
By: Jessie Marie

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 20:32:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-Smallpipes-for-a-few-bucks-Membra/
DIY Smallpipes (Membrane Bagpipes) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/0QOP/HBFFJE1B/FDX0QOPHBFFJE1B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/0QOP/HBFFJE1B/FDX0QOPHBFFJE1B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDX/0QOP/HBFFJE1B/FDX0QOPHBFFJE1B.SMALL.jpg smartin014 UPDATE: New video! Better instructions to come. UPDATE 2: See the last step for optional better airflow and precision tuning! Also, improved duct tape bag making pictures! Having played the highland bagpipes for a couple years now and having just finished a course on maintenance, I was greatly inte...
By: smartin014

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:11:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Recorder/
PVC Recorder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FIZ/RTJQ/DQPEQ2W39KI/FIZRTJQDQPEQ2W39KI.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIZ/RTJQ/DQPEQ2W39KI/FIZRTJQDQPEQ2W39KI.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIZ/RTJQ/DQPEQ2W39KI/FIZRTJQDQPEQ2W39KI.SMALL.jpg howtern Always wanted to make your own recorder? me too. check out this tasty musical instrument. steps 1-7 = photo instructablestep 8 = video instructable Parts Layout +The PVC Recorder uses 3/4" diameter, 1/16" wall PVC. Pipe length is variable. A foot length is a good place to start. + about an inch...
By: howtern

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2006 13:20:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cordless-Headphones/
Cordless Headphones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/0QZK/H9T4QJMG/F5L0QZKH9T4QJMG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/0QZK/H9T4QJMG/F5L0QZKH9T4QJMG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/0QZK/H9T4QJMG/F5L0QZKH9T4QJMG.SMALL.jpg splazem We've all done it, regardless of wether or not we'd like to admit it. I'm talking about dancing in the privacy of your home (and sometimes with good reason), listening to your iPod with your brand new headphones. And while you're dancing, you throw up your arms, instantly disconnecting the headphone...
By: splazem

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:25:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Silicone-Rubber-Tootophone-Mouthpiece/
Silicone Rubber Tootophone Mouthpiece - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/VXGJ/H994X1EC/FPNVXGJH994X1EC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/VXGJ/H994X1EC/FPNVXGJH994X1EC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/VXGJ/H994X1EC/FPNVXGJH994X1EC.SMALL.jpg Thinkenstein The sound produced by my tootophones has always been a bit tinny, and difficult to combine with traditional instrument voices.  The silicone rubber body of the mouthpiece creates a horn-like sound that is very pleasing to the ear -- not at all tinny.   WHY IS THAT? It has to do with percussive ove...
By: Thinkenstein

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Nov 2012 05:53:28 PST 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/Musical-Wine-Glass/
Musical Wine Glass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/ZR18/H63P469C/FH4ZR18H63P469C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/ZR18/H63P469C/FH4ZR18H63P469C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/ZR18/H63P469C/FH4ZR18H63P469C.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam For play, for music, for oenophilia! Remember when you were younger and you went to a nice restaurant and they served you water in a wineglass? And you learned that if you ran your finger around the rim, you could make the wineglass "sing" with vibrations- and at different pitches, depending on the...
By: SelkeyMoonbeam

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:32:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gotye-and-Kimbra-Couples-Costume/
Gotye and Kimbra Couples Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/CH4X/H673DQVY/FDYCH4XH673DQVY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/CH4X/H673DQVY/FDYCH4XH673DQVY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/CH4X/H673DQVY/FDYCH4XH673DQVY.SMALL.jpg Carleyy This Gotye and Kimbra couples costume from the music video "Somebody That I Used to Know" is the perfect topical costume for Halloween 2012.  If you haven't heard the Gotye song "Somebody That I Used to Know" on the radio or seen the music video you must be living under a rock.  With over 300 mill...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:39:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-ukulele-home-made-Sopranino-Ukulele-from-/
Pocket ukulele - home made Sopranino Ukulele from scrap wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/19I6/H3NN9O4G/FYM19I6H3NN9O4G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/19I6/H3NN9O4G/FYM19I6H3NN9O4G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/19I6/H3NN9O4G/FYM19I6H3NN9O4G.SMALL.jpg titchtheclown How to make a Pocket sized home made Sopranino Ukulele from a plank taken from a shipping pallet. First find a piece of straitish knot freeish wood about 3 and a half inches wide (90 mm) or more and half an inch thick or more and about 14 inches long or more. I got mine from a section of a plank ta...
By: titchtheclown

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 19:43:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Backcountry-diddley-walking-stick-for-those-witho/
Backcountry diddley bow - walking stick (for those without a backpacking guitar) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/5U83/H3HCL7CB/FRY5U83H3HCL7CB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/5U83/H3HCL7CB/FRY5U83H3HCL7CB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/5U83/H3HCL7CB/FRY5U83H3HCL7CB.SMALL.jpg MikeCicc I wanted a stringed instrument to take with me into the backcountry, one that could survive a full day of hiking in the sun or rain with minimal fuss, but that would provide music and fun around the campfire at the end of the day.  AND, it had to be light weight for long multi-day trips. This varia...
By: MikeCicc

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:14:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Theremin-based-Musical-Baguette/
Theremin based Musical Baguette - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/5UO2/H350EREF/FNA5UO2H350EREF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/5UO2/H350EREF/FNA5UO2H350EREF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/5UO2/H350EREF/FNA5UO2H350EREF.SMALL.jpg AphexHenry The musical baguette work like a Theremin and a percussion instrument but can be connected to any virtual instruments! It can be used to control an instrument or some parameters of this instrument, like the filters or whatever. I won't go deeply into the mechanism of the instrument because I am not...
By: AphexHenry

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:18:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-guitar-slide-using-a-beer-bottle-and-a-rudim/
Glass guitar slide using a beer bottle and a rudimentary tool. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/2R8S/GZACJ2KD/FGS2R8SGZACJ2KD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/2R8S/GZACJ2KD/FGS2R8SGZACJ2KD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/2R8S/GZACJ2KD/FGS2R8SGZACJ2KD.SMALL.jpg amandaggogo Making a glass guitar slide is quick and easy when you have a handy dandy mill file, And some pizza, oh, beer too, You need that, or any glass bottle really. Supplies You need a Mill File and a glass bottle, any will do, but with beer, it makes the time pass by quicker. Also, You will need some ...
By: amandaggogo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 18:07:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Amp-Footswitch-1/
Amp Footswitch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/OMJB/GALHA922/FHHOMJBGALHA922.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/OMJB/GALHA922/FHHOMJBGALHA922.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
By: Radioactive_Legos

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:38:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-pipe-glockenspiel/
Copper pipe glockenspiel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/EILM/GXUZEMCG/FK2EILMGXUZEMCG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/EILM/GXUZEMCG/FK2EILMGXUZEMCG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/P9Z8/GXQPMO72/FJBP9Z8GXQPMO72.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/P9Z8/GXQPMO72/FJBP9Z8GXQPMO72.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/StyloBuzz-Synthesizer/
StyloBuzz - Synthesizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/OQ4I/GWKKMZI4/F14OQ4IGWKKMZI4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/OQ4I/GWKKMZI4/F14OQ4IGWKKMZI4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 00:16:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Saxophone-Alchemy/
Saxophone Alchemy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/13SV/GWQVQBVV/FAE13SVGWQVQBVV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/13SV/GWQVQBVV/FAE13SVGWQVQBVV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
By: joechacon98

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:36:33 PST 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/WYFP/GWKKMQDO/FGAWYFPGWKKMQDO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/WYFP/GWKKMQDO/FGAWYFPGWKKMQDO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
By: offtandiscord

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:21:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Roll-Your-Own-Bongo-Cajon/
Roll Your Own Bongo Cajon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/WG1L/GVCPR2XG/FYNWG1LGVCPR2XG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYN/WG1L/GVCPR2XG/FYNWG1LGVCPR2XG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Playable-Cardboard-Ukulele/
Playable Cardboard Ukulele... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/ZVF2/GUVTYHUA/FTTZVF2GUVTYHUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/ZVF2/GUVTYHUA/FTTZVF2GUVTYHUA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 »]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:49:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Instrument-1/
PVC Instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/JXTC/GUCF4R3I/F79JXTCGUCF4R3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/JXTC/GUCF4R3I/F79JXTCGUCF4R3I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/JXTC/GUCF4R3I/F79JXTCGUCF4R3I.SMALL.jpg tallman1996 This is a great and fun to play instrument. I will give you simple instructions to follow so that you too can build your own unique instrument. On mine, there are 3 octaves, plus an extra C. If you plan everything right, it can be easy to build. Special thanks to Snubby J who first inspired me to bu...
By: tallman1996

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:28:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EM-Tronic-Synth/
EM-Tronic Synth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/DFSM/GTXKAOZN/F62DFSMGTXKAOZN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/DFSM/GTXKAOZN/F62DFSMGTXKAOZN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/DFSM/GTXKAOZN/F62DFSMGTXKAOZN.SMALL.jpg rarebeasts In this Instructable I will show you how to build a small handheld digital synth called the EM-Tronic. About the EM-Tronic: With the combination of pitch, speed and mode controls, giving endless combination of sounds this Synthesizer packs quite a punch for it's size. The best thing is I've include...
By: rarebeasts

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:36:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Install-LEDs-in-your-amps-footswitch/
Install LEDs in your amp's footswitch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/I94O/GD2JL25Y/FDKI94OGD2JL25Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/I94O/GD2JL25Y/FDKI94OGD2JL25Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/I94O/GD2JL25Y/FDKI94OGD2JL25Y.SMALL.jpg curbowman (Versión en Español aquí) If you have a guitar or bass amplifier, the footswitch is a must-have addition that gives you the freedom to change channels and/or activate the effects loop without lifting your hands from the strings to push a button in your amplifier's control panel. However, most foots...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Sep 2010 08:32:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/POCKET-UKULELE-poket-uku/
POCKET UKULELE [poket-uku] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/DMA4/GSUSE027/FEVDMA4GSUSE027.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/DMA4/GSUSE027/FEVDMA4GSUSE027.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/QQS0/GSILYBKG/FCNQQS0GSILYBKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/QQS0/GSILYBKG/FCNQQS0GSILYBKG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/A-kazoo-from-a-glass-bottle/
A kazoo from a glass bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/1HNI/GS3BBJ70/FQY1HNIGS3BBJ70.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/1HNI/GS3BBJ70/FQY1HNIGS3BBJ70.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Guitar-Amp-power-soak/
Guitar Amp "power soak" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/MYLF/GQVYPU6S/F42MYLFGQVYPU6S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/MYLF/GQVYPU6S/F42MYLFGQVYPU6S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/MYLF/GQVYPU6S/F42MYLFGQVYPU6S.SMALL.jpg r3son8tr Guitar players generally love tube amplifiers, especially when they are driven hard to get that nice, creamy tube distortion. Problem is, the amp will be friggin LOUD - even a small 15 watt amp can be too loud in certain applications. So, how do we get that overdriven tube sound without rattling the...
By: r3son8tr

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Aug 2011 12:35:44 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/05EL/GQRBO3OF/FXC05ELGQRBO3OF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/05EL/GQRBO3OF/FXC05ELGQRBO3OF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/05EL/GQRBO3OF/FXC05ELGQRBO3OF.SMALL.jpg cmonaco3 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: cmonaco3

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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/IEIU/GQKLPIYB/FDUIEIUGQKLPIYB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/IEIU/GQKLPIYB/FDUIEIUGQKLPIYB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Pignose-7-100-External-Speaker-mod/
Pignose 7-100 External Speaker mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/FFDT/GQBCJE2Q/FTVFFDTGQBCJE2Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/FFDT/GQBCJE2Q/FTVFFDTGQBCJE2Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/FFDT/GQBCJE2Q/FTVFFDTGQBCJE2Q.SMALL.jpg r3son8tr This, my first Instructable, will show you how to add an external speaker jack to the infamous Pignose 7-100 battery powered amplifier. With this mod, you can use your Pignose to drive any size speaker, even a Marshall stack! If you love the sound of your little Piggy now, just wait until you hear ...
By: r3son8tr

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:09:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Color-Organ-Triple-Deluxe/
LED Color Organ Triple Deluxe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/YE6D/GQ5PYPV0/FJ3YE6DGQ5PYPV0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/YE6D/GQ5PYPV0/FJ3YE6DGQ5PYPV0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/YE6D/GQ5PYPV0/FJ3YE6DGQ5PYPV0.SMALL.jpg ledartist *** Checkout the New & Improved version of this project: Color Organ Triple Deluxe II *** 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 th...
By: ledartist

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:49:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Daft-Punk-Helmet-in-Progress/
Make a Daft Punk Helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FRN/89CG/FUI0SND0/FRN89CGFUI0SND0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FRN/89CG/FUI0SND0/FRN89CGFUI0SND0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FRN/89CG/FUI0SND0/FRN89CGFUI0SND0.SMALL.jpg Ben Harden Don't even dare read this Instructable unless you have read Volpin's Daft Punk helmet tutorial first. If you're satisfied with sub-par, stay on this page. If you want perfection GO READ HIS RIGHT NOW. This instructable shows how YOU can make a Thomas Bangalter Daft Punk helmet. I watched a lot of y...
By: Ben Harden

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:12:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Acoustic-Guitar-Pickup/
Acoustic Guitar Pickup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F9R/MKAC/3MSEP27UDHC/F9RMKAC3MSEP27UDHC.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9R/MKAC/3MSEP27UDHC/F9RMKAC3MSEP27UDHC.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9R/MKAC/3MSEP27UDHC/F9RMKAC3MSEP27UDHC.SMALL.jpg adamkumpf Turn your acoustic guitar into an acoustic/electric! This is a simple and inexpensive design you can make at home to get that special one-of-a-kind sound you've been looking for. Making the Pickup Parts you will need:1. Piezo Buzzer Element2. about 1 foot of shielded audio cable3. a 1/4" audio j...
By: adamkumpf

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Mar 2006 22:54:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Homemade-Whistle-in-less-than-a-Minute/
A Homemade Whistle in less than a Minute - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/JEKR/GOOP63OM/F4OJEKRGOOP63OM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/JEKR/GOOP63OM/F4OJEKRGOOP63OM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/JEKR/GOOP63OM/F4OJEKRGOOP63OM.SMALL.jpg cammers In this Instructable I will show you how to make a quick whistle from a tin can. When I was a kid we used to make these whistles out of jam tin lids.  Apart from being a fun toy for kids, I think these whistles would be great working with dogs, directing cranes, or even to attract attention in an ...
By: cammers

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 05:55:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Homemade-TrumpetBugle/
Make A Homemade Trumpet/Bugle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/YB5H/FX23VUU4/F1RYB5HFX23VUU4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/YB5H/FX23VUU4/F1RYB5HFX23VUU4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/YB5H/FX23VUU4/F1RYB5HFX23VUU4.SMALL.jpg poobajones Here's how to make a trumpet out of household items. It sounds just like the real thing, except for the fact that it has no valves. Materials Ya need... O Small length of garden hose O Medium sized funnel O Trumpet mouthpiece (found at any music store) OR use the metal connector at the end  O Du...
By: poobajones

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:06:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nazi-Zombies-Perk-Cola-Bottles/
Call of Duty Zombies Perk Cola Bottles!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/AN1Z/GLL4UPRU/FYLAN1ZGLL4UPRU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/AN1Z/GLL4UPRU/FYLAN1ZGLL4UPRU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/AN1Z/GLL4UPRU/FYLAN1ZGLL4UPRU.SMALL.jpg larslovespeace These bottles are based of the ever so popular game Call of Duty Nazi Zombies.  Throughout the game characters drink these magical sodas that give them super human powers (Known as perks) Juggernog- allows you to have more health Quick revive- heals downed teamates quicker or in solo mode will...
By: larslovespeace

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:11:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Replace-Strings-of-a-Steel-String-Acoustic-/
To String or Not to String: How to Replace Strings of a Steel-String Acoustic Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/ZTAI/GKGL89L4/FBQZTAIGKGL89L4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/ZTAI/GKGL89L4/FBQZTAIGKGL89L4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/ZTAI/GKGL89L4/FBQZTAIGKGL89L4.SMALL.jpg sam_farias Popped string? Or maybe you have just decided that it's time to replace those year-old strings that have been worn out for the last six months. Either way, have no fear. This instructable will walk you through, step-by-step, how to replace the strings of an acoustic steel-string guitar. It is design...
By: sam_farias

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:22:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-simple-electric-guitar/
How to make a simple electric guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/ELPZ/GJ6EVAPO/FVJELPZGJ6EVAPO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/ELPZ/GJ6EVAPO/FVJELPZGJ6EVAPO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/ELPZ/GJ6EVAPO/FVJELPZGJ6EVAPO.SMALL.jpg Children's Museum of Pittsburgh This is a step by step instruction of how to make an one-string simple electric guitar. This was originally experimented by Paul in the museum's Curiosity Lab . Children should work with a responsible adult helping your with your project! What you need:     (1) 1x2 White Pine lumber approx. 12" ...
By: Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:01:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tootophone-Sax-and-Trumpet/
Tootophone Sax and Trumpet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/Q1JY/GJQEHEBP/FKRQ1JYGJQEHEBP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/Q1JY/GJQEHEBP/FKRQ1JYGJQEHEBP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Tiny-Tootophone/
Tiny Tootophone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/LRKH/GI0TMST5/FW6LRKHGI0TMST5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW6/LRKH/GI0TMST5/FW6LRKHGI0TMST5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Endless-Rain-Wheel/
Endless Rain Wheel (Sound Effect) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/CHR4/GFRWM8WH/FRACHR4GFRWM8WH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/CHR4/GFRWM8WH/FRACHR4GFRWM8WH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/CHR4/GFRWM8WH/FRACHR4GFRWM8WH.SMALL.jpg rhoddity So I was poking about the website looking for ways to make a rain stick (musical sound effect), when I stumbled across a rather good method sent in by Obediah , on making a continuous-sounding version of the instrument. After some quick brainstorming, I made my own prototype, a complicated mess of a...
By: rhoddity

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