http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 07:45:09 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/STAMP-CARVING-UKELELE/
STAMP CARVING + UKELELE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/N8EP/HGH71HS7/FU6N8EPHGH71HS7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/N8EP/HGH71HS7/FU6N8EPHGH71HS7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU6/N8EP/HGH71HS7/FU6N8EPHGH71HS7.SMALL.jpg olivergon En esta ocasión vamos a ver cómo crear un sello para imprimir las rejillas de acordes de un Ukelele. ¿Qué necesitamos? - Una goma de borrar - Un tampón de tinta de los que se usan para los sellos - Un cutter o x-acto Si te ha gustado, visita mi web sobre el Ukelele en español: http://www.Ukelele...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 09:25:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-relaxing-music-stick/
DIY relaxing music stick (rainstick) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/BUUW/HFWSV0RJ/F6QBUUWHFWSV0RJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/BUUW/HFWSV0RJ/F6QBUUWHFWSV0RJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/BUUW/HFWSV0RJ/F6QBUUWHFWSV0RJ.SMALL.jpg swisel Wow I really have no idea what this is called. But who cares anyway. It is cool and thats what matters isn´t it? The mission for relaxation begins. Now to start off with I should just say that the main ingrediens is a hollow stick (preferably  bamboo) with a wood like structure. You can have it j...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 09:51:43 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/Adding-a-Zoom-123-electronic-drum-machine-to-my-an/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/E3G5/HFPTJGWV/FYVE3G5HFPTJGWV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/E3G5/HFPTJGWV/FYVE3G5HFPTJGWV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYV/E3G5/HFPTJGWV/FYVE3G5HFPTJGWV.SMALL.jpg GregRank As this home drum kit grew, it needed a fatter sounding kick. This is how I got a fatter sounding kick without using more room in my house. Tools I used for this project: Hand Saw Ruler Wood file Drill Screwdriver Grinder Bench vice Glue Total Cost: $21.00 US
By: GregRank

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 12:54:20 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...
By: CookieMonsterEmilia

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:55:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Unfixable-Guitar-Intonation-Fix-ish/
Unfixable Guitar Intonation Fix-ish - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/F2Y1/HFSHSQ3A/FYSF2Y1HFSHSQ3A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/F2Y1/HFSHSQ3A/FYSF2Y1HFSHSQ3A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/F2Y1/HFSHSQ3A/FYSF2Y1HFSHSQ3A.SMALL.jpg choward7 Have you ever had a guitar that had the most beautiful sound, and killer sustain, and realized that you couldn't set the intonation? I've had that problem for some time now, since I bought an Aspen Les Paul-style guitar from the 70's, all of the strings have a sharp intonation, and not matter what I...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:20:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carbon-Fiber-Gourd-For-Berimbau/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/HUGP/HFD1FDM2/FAHHUGPHFD1FDM2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/HUGP/HFD1FDM2/FAHHUGPHFD1FDM2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/HUGP/HFD1FDM2/FAHHUGPHFD1FDM2.SMALL.jpg mayala6 This is 100% real carbon fiber. It was hand laid on top of a very dry and smooth gourd. Originally I was going to keep the cracked gourd inside, as this was part of a Brazilian instrument called a berimbau. I then decided to break off the inside gourd through the bottom opening and left the carbon a...
By: mayala6

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:26:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/electric-uke-for-around-40/
electric uke for around $40 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/CAXC/HFD1K7J2/FUBCAXCHFD1K7J2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/CAXC/HFD1K7J2/FUBCAXCHFD1K7J2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/CAXC/HFD1K7J2/FUBCAXCHFD1K7J2.SMALL.jpg sir_kickash     Before i begin, i must appologise that my phone is being very unkind and putting the pictures in the wrong folders, so i could'nt find about half of the pics i took. i am also still waiting for tuning pegs to be shipped, so there are currently no finished images, but i will update as soon as the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:14:10 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...
By: Eat More Chicken

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:02:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-set-up-a-drum/
how to set up a drum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/JY14/HFD0Z7Q1/FFRJY14HFD0Z7Q1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/JY14/HFD0Z7Q1/FFRJY14HFD0Z7Q1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/JY14/HFD0Z7Q1/FFRJY14HFD0Z7Q1.SMALL.jpg MetalRULES heres how to set a drum up Bass drum set the bass drum at the bottom tom & snare put the little stick thing one the tom & the snare them put it in the bass bottom drums again put somethin in it to stand it up N do that one on the left cymbals do the same thing with the cymbals as w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:36:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-bongo-drums-for-under-4-/
how to make bongo drums for under 4 $!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/2CGH/HFD117XY/F862CGHHFD117XY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/2CGH/HFD117XY/F862CGHHFD117XY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/2CGH/HFD117XY/F862CGHHFD117XY.SMALL.jpg swisel This is a quick tutorial for how to make your own drums really easily. you will need: lets get started! To start off with cut off the front and bottom of your big bottle (or small). Now cut the top off your balloon and attach it to the bottle with your tape.
By: swisel

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:00:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Hacksaw-Blade-Cajon-Kick-Pedal-Adapter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/7CT5/HFD1D3J5/FRD7CT5HFD1D3J5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/7CT5/HFD1D3J5/FRD7CT5HFD1D3J5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/7CT5/HFD1D3J5/FRD7CT5HFD1D3J5.SMALL.jpg GregRank Build your own adapter for a cajon so you can use your existing kick pedal with it when you're looking for a different percussion sound.
By: GregRank

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:28:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10-easy-steps-to-make-your-own-cello/
10 easy steps to make your own cello! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/XIA5/HF23K4WQ/FUWXIA5HF23K4WQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/XIA5/HF23K4WQ/FUWXIA5HF23K4WQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/XIA5/HF23K4WQ/FUWXIA5HF23K4WQ.SMALL.jpg innovation redesigned My friend and I attempted to make a cello--these are the results.  1) We made a functioning cello, as well as a bow from scratch.  The main body of the cello i used plywood, not traditional, but soaked- and compressed pinewood can become pretty dense and resonates well, also it bends well! For the f...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:07:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Biscuit-tin-bajo/
Biscuit tin banjo. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/P5QO/HF23XGPP/FF9P5QOHF23XGPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/P5QO/HF23XGPP/FF9P5QOHF23XGPP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/P5QO/HF23XGPP/FF9P5QOHF23XGPP.SMALL.jpg icooper2 This is one of my first musical instrument projects that I have attempted hence the small amount of pics. I wanted to learn how to play a banjo but wasn’t willing to pay the deniro for one, so I decided to make my own. I looked at many web sites and blog postings and came across the cigar box ba...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 16:00:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Pan-Flutewith-Straws/
Homemade Pan Flute...with Straws! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/THW9/HF23QIT9/F67THW9HF23QIT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/THW9/HF23QIT9/F67THW9HF23QIT9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/THW9/HF23QIT9/F67THW9HF23QIT9.SMALL.jpg ccarreer This is my first Instructible, so go easy on me. I babysit for a friend of mine, and her little girl is a HUGE Legend of Zelda fan. While YouTubing, she apparently came across this tutorial on how to make a set of pan flutes at home, but the tutorial she showed me used actual power tools, and that'...
By: ccarreer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 07:56:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-the-mighty-steampunk-pocket-piano/
How to make the mighty steampunk pocket piano - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/A0Y0/HET13J7I/F2SA0Y0HET13J7I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/A0Y0/HET13J7I/F2SA0Y0HET13J7I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/A0Y0/HET13J7I/F2SA0Y0HET13J7I.SMALL.jpg dead hawk I got the Idea for a mini pocket piano when I was fiddling around with a old music box that I was working on, I found that if you plucked one of the metal teeth you can make a sound just like the indents on the circular music cylinder that plays it. it can fit in your pocket and can keep you enterta...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:39:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Alesis-RealHead-drum-pad-mesh-head-conversion/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/0H6Q/HEQEFWRJ/FV50H6QHEQEFWRJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/0H6Q/HEQEFWRJ/FV50H6QHEQEFWRJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV5/0H6Q/HEQEFWRJ/FV50H6QHEQEFWRJ.SMALL.jpg Bugabooman Changing to mesh heads and adding dual zone to an Alesis 8in Realhead drum pad. Modding the pad for better trigger response and feel. This will work on both 8in and 10in Alesis Realdrum pads.
By: Bugabooman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:20:14 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/Simple-Flute/
One Hard Flute - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF3/OZL3/HE7D9K59/FF3OZL3HE7D9K59.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF3/OZL3/HE7D9K59/FF3OZL3HE7D9K59.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF3/OZL3/HE7D9K59/FF3OZL3HE7D9K59.SMALL.jpg headrickrs This is a little craft my friend thought me, And I hope you will enjoy the simplicity of this Project. First you will want a quark from a bottle or Anything close to that Next get a hollow stick like hollow dynamite. Cut off 1/8 of the quark. Engrave the rod with a smily face mark.(...
By: headrickrs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 07:26:51 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/Build-your-own-low-cost-Eurorack-Suitcase/
Build your own low-cost Eurorack-Suitcase - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/264Z/HDYZJ30J/F57264ZHDYZJ30J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/264Z/HDYZJ30J/F57264ZHDYZJ30J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/264Z/HDYZJ30J/F57264ZHDYZJ30J.SMALL.jpg mploj When I looked out for solutions on how to carry along my modular synthesizer I noticed three options: 1. spend a lot of money for one of the (seldom) commercial solutions 2. put the stuff into a massive 19" rack which wouldn't fit onto my desk 3. build something for my own I decided for the last op...
By: mploj

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:12:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Designing-and-building-an-acoustic-synthesizer/
Designing and building an 'acoustic' synthesizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/XF9M/HD4VGXS7/FGAXF9MHD4VGXS7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/XF9M/HD4VGXS7/FGAXF9MHD4VGXS7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/XF9M/HD4VGXS7/FGAXF9MHD4VGXS7.SMALL.jpg ArvidJense For my internship at Create Digital Music/Meeblip I've created quite a fun little synthesizer. This thing is meant to be more flexible than other synthesizer by making it completely independent; it is battery powered, has its own amplifier/speaker and is controlled by a manually operated sequencer. ...
By: ArvidJense

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:12:10 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-Ukulele-1/
Cigar Box Ukulele - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/T6R8/HD4VM6I1/FBKT6R8HD4VM6I1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/T6R8/HD4VM6I1/FBKT6R8HD4VM6I1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBK/T6R8/HD4VM6I1/FBKT6R8HD4VM6I1.SMALL.jpg Sid82 This is the first of hopefully many cigar box ukuleles. Ukulele Disassembly Simply, I was able to carefully remove the neck from the body with a nice 'sharp' chisel.. Nick The Bits..... Kept the bridge and was able to remove this easily with a chisel again carefully working around the bridge. ...
By: Sid82

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 13:58:00 PST 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/Marimba-Xylophone-Coffee-table/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/KLY1/HFD171Q5/FABKLY1HFD171Q5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/KLY1/HFD171Q5/FABKLY1HFD171Q5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/KLY1/HFD171Q5/FABKLY1HFD171Q5.SMALL.jpg garagebum I'm really not good at planning things, i usually just start cutting and building, so i put loads of photos to try explain. Difficulty was quite intense, the bars need to be tuned in using a chromatic tuner, like a guitar tuner, but ABCDEFG. Basically, when you hollow out the middle of the bar, th...
By: garagebum

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Feb 2013 14:45:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Baglama-construction-Making-a-traditional-greek-/
Baglama construction - Making a traditional greek string music instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/YM7S/HCB86I20/FVBYM7SHCB86I20.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/YM7S/HCB86I20/FVBYM7SHCB86I20.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/YM7S/HCB86I20/FVBYM7SHCB86I20.SMALL.jpg gantsa A simple step by step guide to build a six-string baglama. Material need: -Tilly (Linden) for the body, the neck and the headstock                            -Ebony for the fingerboard Dimensions in Centimetre (cm) Body: 16 x 12 x 8 Neck:  30 x 3 x 2 (2 parts) Headstock: 20 x 6 x 1,5 Fingerboard...
By: gantsa

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 11:52:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Microphone-Stand/
DIY Microphone Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/JVLK/HCJOG88O/FAQJVLKHCJOG88O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/JVLK/HCJOG88O/FAQJVLKHCJOG88O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/JVLK/HCJOG88O/FAQJVLKHCJOG88O.SMALL.jpg Gabezilla If you're here, it means you're trying to build your own mic stand. The collective wisdom of the internet will simply tell you to duct tape your mic to a broom and lean it up against a chair. DON'T LISTEN TO THEM. There's a million better ways to do this - here's mine. Parts All the components ...
By: Gabezilla

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Feb 2013 11:21:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Kazoo-DIY-with-paper-roll/
Kazoo DIY with paper roll - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/F556/HCB8HIAY/F0EF556HCB8HIAY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/F556/HCB8HIAY/F0EF556HCB8HIAY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/F556/HCB8HIAY/F0EF556HCB8HIAY.SMALL.jpg olivergon I have seen this before, but wanted to share how easy it really is. Materials: - Paper roll, in my case I used kitchen because it is far bigger than toilet - Scissors - Rubber band - Any plastic or film Put the membrane Cut a square piece of the plastic, just a few cm bigger than the diameter o...
By: olivergon

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:55:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-slide-on-the-clarinet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/8EG2/HAQ3B6UK/FOC8EG2HAQ3B6UK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/8EG2/HAQ3B6UK/FOC8EG2HAQ3B6UK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/8EG2/HAQ3B6UK/FOC8EG2HAQ3B6UK.SMALL.jpg bernele How to play glissando on the clarinet or how to slide on the clarinet, you will see on my video. Easy explanation will help you to understand the technic behind.
By: bernele

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 01:20:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-play-the-clarinet-2-beginners-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/JBF5/HAQ3B6S2/FTKJBF5HAQ3B6S2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/JBF5/HAQ3B6S2/FTKJBF5HAQ3B6S2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/JBF5/HAQ3B6S2/FTKJBF5HAQ3B6S2.SMALL.jpg bernele Check it out and see how to play the clarinet. Get the first instructions online.
By: bernele

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 01:16:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-play-the-clarinet-2-beginners/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNK/8IA6/HAQ3B6SE/FNK8IA6HAQ3B6SE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNK/8IA6/HAQ3B6SE/FNK8IA6HAQ3B6SE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNK/8IA6/HAQ3B6SE/FNK8IA6HAQ3B6SE.SMALL.jpg bernele Check it out and see how to play the clarinet. This video helps you to get to know the first steps.
By: bernele

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 01:14:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-play-the-clarinet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/2R2A/HAQ3B6KZ/FNE2R2AHAQ3B6KZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/2R2A/HAQ3B6KZ/FNE2R2AHAQ3B6KZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/2R2A/HAQ3B6KZ/FNE2R2AHAQ3B6KZ.SMALL.jpg bernele I show you how to play the clarinet. Useful especially for beginners.
By: bernele

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 01:08:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CPVC-Check-Valve-for-Membrane-Pipes/
DIY CPVC Check Valve (for Membrane Pipes) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/KEC1/HBFFJE0N/FVGKEC1HBFFJE0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/KEC1/HBFFJE0N/FVGKEC1HBFFJE0N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/KEC1/HBFFJE0N/FVGKEC1HBFFJE0N.SMALL.jpg smartin014 Hey everyone! What follows is the first decently working version of a check valve for my very own set of membrane pipes.  For a bit of background: I needed a valve that would allow air to easily flow in one direction with very little pressure, but that would prevent air from leaking back out. I cou...
By: smartin014

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2013 12:58:15 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-Make-a-Violin/
How to Make a Violin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/8K9O/HA4M4KVK/F1B8K9OHA4M4KVK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/8K9O/HA4M4KVK/F1B8K9OHA4M4KVK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1B/8K9O/HA4M4KVK/F1B8K9OHA4M4KVK.SMALL.jpg marika214 Following is a basic outline of the construction of a violin in the manner of the old masters.  Obtain Aged Wood Maple wood is typically used for the violin's back, ribs, and neck. Spruce wood is used for the top or belly of the violin. Spruce is preferable for the top of the violin because it's...
By: marika214

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2012 22:14:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-confirmed-working-Thunder-or-Spring-Drum-t/
Easy, confirmed working Thunder or Spring Drum **this one REALLY works!!** - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/YO27/HA4MNGNM/F02YO27HA4MNGNM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/YO27/HA4MNGNM/F02YO27HA4MNGNM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F02/YO27/HA4MNGNM/F02YO27HA4MNGNM.SMALL.jpg Josephine1 I wasn't able to find reliable plans on the web for building an actual working thunder drum.  Most plans featured drums that ended up not working or were not truly a thunder drum anyway.  Follow these simple steps for an ultra easy to build thunder drum that will rival the expensive ones!   Total co...
By: Josephine1

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Dec 2012 19:40:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Studio-GoBo/
Studio GoBo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/LYEW/HA5M7I85/F39LYEWHA5M7I85.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/LYEW/HA5M7I85/F39LYEWHA5M7I85.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/LYEW/HA5M7I85/F39LYEWHA5M7I85.SMALL.jpg xhris This is my first Instructable so please no flaming the new guy k? k.  With that out of the way.... A go-between, also known as a gobo, is a great mobile way to control sound. It can be used to help isolate an instrument or lessen the reflections and reverberation of a space. This is my work around ...
By: xhris

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2012 16:32:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Coconut-Thumb-Piano/
Electric Coconut Thumb Piano - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/KIQX/H9G0SX52/FW8KIQXH9G0SX52.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/KIQX/H9G0SX52/FW8KIQXH9G0SX52.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/KIQX/H9G0SX52/FW8KIQXH9G0SX52.SMALL.jpg friger If you are like me and every time you crack open a coconut you find the shells just too cool to throw out then this instructable is for you.   The idea of making a coconut shell thumb piano came to me one afternoon while I was trying to come up with some way to entertain my 3 and 5 year old girls.  ...
By: friger

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:34:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Japanese-Fan/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/7BZ4/H9G16E9H/FNI7BZ4H9G16E9H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/7BZ4/H9G16E9H/FNI7BZ4H9G16E9H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/7BZ4/H9G16E9H/FNI7BZ4H9G16E9H.SMALL.jpg jessyho862013 i will teach u how to fold a japenese fan ok you need: a square origami paper a rubber band if u all dont like what i did u can also go to this website ok: http://en.origami-club.com//accessories/sensu/sensu/index.html enjoy guys i hope u like this
By: jessyho862013

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:12:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-simple-can-instrument/
how to make a simple can- instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/6L1C/H994VN5Z/FVQ6L1CH994VN5Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/6L1C/H994VN5Z/FVQ6L1CH994VN5Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/6L1C/H994VN5Z/FVQ6L1CH994VN5Z.SMALL.jpg Popopopper This is a simple instrument that you can make with a simple soda can. supplies You will need: a soda can water making put a little water into the bottom of the can so there is about 1/2 inch of water in the can. then, bend the little tab so it sticks straight up. using flick the can to make...
By: Popopopper

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Nov 2012 13:08:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Drummer-Wanted-Things-That-Think-TTT-2012/
Drummer Wanted - Things That Think (TTT) - 2012 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/U17B/H8RVCKCC/FX9U17BH8RVCKCC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/U17B/H8RVCKCC/FX9U17BH8RVCKCC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/U17B/H8RVCKCC/FX9U17BH8RVCKCC.SMALL.jpg danathughes Drummer Wanted is a slide guitar playing automaton that will play as long as someone will play the drums for it, designed and built for the Fall 2012 Things That Think course taught at the University of Colorado -- Boulder.  There are two main mechanisms controlling the motions, one for the strummin...
By: danathughes

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 08:16:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-tenor-ukulele/
Building a tenor ukulele - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/44PH/H8RVCHXG/FS544PHH8RVCHXG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/44PH/H8RVCHXG/FS544PHH8RVCHXG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/44PH/H8RVCHXG/FS544PHH8RVCHXG.SMALL.jpg meikj #next_pages_container { width: 5px; hight: 5px; position: absolute; top: -100px; left: -100px; z-index: 2147483647 !important; } This is a tenor ukulele that I built from a StewMac kit.  It was a very fun project.  The ukulele sounds great! #next_pages_container { width: 5px; hight: 5px; positio...
By: meikj

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Nov 2012 09:45:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Clean-a-Trumpet/
How to Clean a Trumpet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/QJ0Y/H8TTO0P9/FYQQJ0YH8TTO0P9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/QJ0Y/H8TTO0P9/FYQQJ0YH8TTO0P9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/QJ0Y/H8TTO0P9/FYQQJ0YH8TTO0P9.SMALL.jpg prherr The following is a set of instructions on how to safely and efficiently clean a trumpet.  The methods described are those I have found to yield the best results. Before You Begin Before you begin cleaning your trumpet you will need to gather and take stock of your supplies.  You will need a "wire...
By: prherr

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:43:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Music-Symbol-Animation/
Music Symbol Animation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/2G9W/H8AZPE9V/FT32G9WH8AZPE9V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/2G9W/H8AZPE9V/FT32G9WH8AZPE9V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT3/2G9W/H8AZPE9V/FT32G9WH8AZPE9V.SMALL.jpg CamJam I'll be showing all you instructable people how to create something simple and fun, while using just plain old symbols to move around. The process of creating The process of creating this animation was quite simple. I tried to have a pair of ordinary headphones and some music symbols moving all a...
By: CamJam

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:11:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Learn-about-Flying-Pendulum-Escapement/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/OGYZ/H82UESA2/FBXOGYZH82UESA2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/OGYZ/H82UESA2/FBXOGYZH82UESA2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/OGYZ/H82UESA2/FBXOGYZH82UESA2.SMALL.jpg ccochella The master tinkerers at BionicBlox Construction Toys present the Flying Pendulum Escapement for learning about all-mechanical time keeping devices. Invented in the late 1800's, an escapement is a mechanical device that  transfers the energy from a wound clock (an oscillating device) to the timekeep...
By: ccochella

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