http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 14:11:19 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Thumbpick/
Guitar Thumbpick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/D5PM/H21CGM1W/FD8D5PMH21CGM1W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/D5PM/H21CGM1W/FD8D5PMH21CGM1W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/D5PM/H21CGM1W/FD8D5PMH21CGM1W.SMALL.jpg enicolau A guitar has 6 strings. When playing finger-style, you use your thumb (1) for the thickest 3 strings, and the next three fingers (2=index, 3=middle, 4=ring) for picking the next three, thinner strings. When picking the strings with a guitar pick, or plectrum, (which produces much clearer sounds), yo...
By: enicolau

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 12:38:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-Mic-to-Guitar-Hack/
Wireless Mic to Guitar Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/YZ57/H19RTG92/FI4YZ57H19RTG92.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/YZ57/H19RTG92/FI4YZ57H19RTG92.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/YZ57/H19RTG92/FI4YZ57H19RTG92.SMALL.jpg mattthegamer463 Wireless guitars are great, without cables to trip on the life expectancy of an energetic guitarist is greatly increased.  However, they are expensive, way more expensive than wireless microphone systems.  In fact, if you're like me, you might happen to come into a wireless microphone system for fre...
By: mattthegamer463

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:09:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Rocksmith-Control-Pedal-Stompbox-style-controller/
Rocksmith Control Pedal (Stompbox style controller) for XBox 360 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/HRGS/H19RQZ8O/F41HRGSH19RQZ8O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/HRGS/H19RQZ8O/F41HRGSH19RQZ8O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/HRGS/H19RQZ8O/F41HRGSH19RQZ8O.SMALL.jpg smokeandlights This is my first Instructable.  I am happy that my timing will coincide with the entry deadline for the Game.Life 2 Challenge! I have tried to make instructables before, but it seems like halfway through my projects, I stop taking pictures. The same thing happened here, but I tried to go back and ge...
By: smokeandlights

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:42:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Hero-II-guitar-cake-tutorial/
Guitar Hero II guitar cake tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/BANB/H19RT857/FGMBANBH19RT857.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/BANB/H19RT857/FGMBANBH19RT857.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/BANB/H19RT857/FGMBANBH19RT857.SMALL.jpg notcharming Decide to make a full size replica of the Guitar Hero II guitar in cake form. Spend the next few weeks freaking out and searching for instructions on fondant icing and cake decorating! Pick up bits and pieces for making the cake over the course of the month... spending over $100 just on "stuff". Fo...
By: notcharming

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:09:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Nintendo-Candy-Tin-Portable-Guitar-Amp/
Nintendo Candy Tin Portable Guitar Amp! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/H7HX/H0OJ006E/FQDH7HXH0OJ006E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/H7HX/H0OJ006E/FQDH7HXH0OJ006E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/H7HX/H0OJ006E/FQDH7HXH0OJ006E.SMALL.jpg sonicase In this instructable I'll show you how to make a small portable guitar amp out of a nintendo candies tin and some electronics. what you will need: Nintendo Candy tin (I found mine at costplus but I'm sure they're everywhere) Electronics for a simple LM386 amp (LM386 chip, 10uf and 250uf electrolyt...
By: sonicase

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:23:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/FireHero-Turn-Guitar-Hero-into-an-extreme-sport-b/
FireHero: Turn Guitar Hero into an extreme sport by adding flamethrowers! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/4BIW/H0OJ2TWQ/F0V4BIWH0OJ2TWQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/4BIW/H0OJ2TWQ/F0V4BIWH0OJ2TWQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/4BIW/H0OJ2TWQ/F0V4BIWH0OJ2TWQ.SMALL.jpg oswaldonfire So, long ago I  had read about propane fire poofers. They're pretty cool... I mean, who doesn't love fire?! But, no matter how awesome, they could get pretty boring after a while of seeing the same large fireball. I never built one because I wanted something that would be exci...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:50:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Guitar-Pedal/
Arduino Guitar Pedal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/PAQJ/GZHJVUE9/FUSPAQJGZHJVUE9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/PAQJ/GZHJVUE9/FUSPAQJGZHJVUE9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUS/PAQJ/GZHJVUE9/FUSPAQJGZHJVUE9.SMALL.jpg randofo The Arduino Guitar Pedal is a digital multi-effect pedal based upon the Lo-Fi Arduino Guitar Pedal originally posted by Kyle McDonald. I made a few modifications to his original design. The most noticeable changes are the built-in preamp, and the active mixer stage which lets you combine the clean...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 04:56:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-cheap-solid-state-amplifier-from-salvaged-par/
DIY cheap solid-state amplifier (from salvaged parts) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/LUXT/H0A2H2B0/F4YLUXTH0A2H2B0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/LUXT/H0A2H2B0/F4YLUXTH0A2H2B0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/LUXT/H0A2H2B0/F4YLUXTH0A2H2B0.SMALL.jpg VAustin89 Living in a third-world country, amplifiers like marshall, fender, line6, peavey and others are just too expensive for poor guitar players like me, since most amps are toys for the rich boys. So with a mix of inspiration and imagination I came up with this design and idea. I always wanted to have an...
By: VAustin89

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:57:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Pick-Necklace-1/
Guitar Pick Necklace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/JZZM/GZUB34S7/FFYJZZMGZUB34S7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/JZZM/GZUB34S7/FFYJZZMGZUB34S7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFY/JZZM/GZUB34S7/FFYJZZMGZUB34S7.SMALL.jpg Emsaid This is a great gift to make for somebody or just to have for yourself! Tools and Materials This project is actually quite simple and you will need only a few things: -A nickle -Hammer -Needle nosed pliers -Saw -Drill -bench grinder -Sand paper -File (optional) -Polish (car polish works well) -...
By: Emsaid

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:44:19 UTC 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/2R8S/GZACJ2KD/FGS2R8SGZACJ2KD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/2R8S/GZACJ2KD/FGS2R8SGZACJ2KD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 02:07:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Amp-Footswitch-1/
Amp Footswitch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/OMJB/GALHA922/FHHOMJBGALHA922.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/OMJB/GALHA922/FHHOMJBGALHA922.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/OMJB/GALHA922/FHHOMJBGALHA922.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos When I play guitar, I often switch between clean and overdrive, and I sometimes need to turn chorus on and off.  The problem here is that the buttons on my amp are about 1/4" squares, smack dab in between the knobs.  When I don't want to reach down to change settings, sometimes I can manage to use m...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:38:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-a-Volume-Potentiometer-in-a-Modern-Guitar-A/
Replace a Volume Potentiometer in a Modern Guitar Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/GUFL/GZ6T0GS1/FM1GUFLGZ6T0GS1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/GUFL/GZ6T0GS1/FM1GUFLGZ6T0GS1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM1/GUFL/GZ6T0GS1/FM1GUFLGZ6T0GS1.SMALL.jpg KrushIndustries I did this repair at TechShop Detroit. All of the tools used can be found at the shop, including the bada*# electronics bench. The website for TechShop can be found here: www.techshop.ws This Fender guitar amplifier was made around 2007. It is a modern guitar amp with a Printed Circuit Board, just...
By: KrushIndustries

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:32:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/4-Guitar-Wall-MountHanger/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/W1OX/GZ0MM0WN/FFKW1OXGZ0MM0WN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/W1OX/GZ0MM0WN/FFKW1OXGZ0MM0WN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/W1OX/GZ0MM0WN/FFKW1OXGZ0MM0WN.SMALL.jpg DIYandSIMPLIFY.Blogspot I'll show you how to make this for about $15. Generally, I post photo how-to's on instructables.  This will allow almost everyone to replicate whatever I make, while not taking hours for me to re-post.  For those who want detailed commentary, a few more pictures, and a step-by-step, I post all of m...
By: DIYandSIMPLIFY.Blogspot

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:37:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Guitar-2/
Altoids Tin Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/LS7G/GYH33GST/F6WLS7GGYH33GST.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/LS7G/GYH33GST/F6WLS7GGYH33GST.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/LS7G/GYH33GST/F6WLS7GGYH33GST.SMALL.jpg freeza36 This is my take on the incredible Altoids Tin Guitar. Bumpus originally made it, and there have been many copies. Here is mine.   Materials I used -about 5 wooden slats from home depot (paint stirrers) -3 small eye screws -one altoids tin -the first three strings off of a guitar -an old pen ink c...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:45:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-very-own-Guitar-Hero-Band-Hero-guitar-/
Make your very own Guitar Hero / Band Hero guitar faceplate - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/QOPY/GYAMYWKK/FZ4QOPYGYAMYWKK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/QOPY/GYAMYWKK/FZ4QOPYGYAMYWKK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/QOPY/GYAMYWKK/FZ4QOPYGYAMYWKK.SMALL.jpg TommY.KillER Do you want to make your own faceplate for your GH 4/5/BH guitar? You don't need to buy expensive official faceplates, you can make some on your own! It's easy and almost everyone can do it! (Kids, ask parents for help with cutting :D) Let's start! So, you'll need tools which are in this pic...
By: TommY.KillER

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 12:12:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Guitar/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/M0QC/GXMS60A6/F9TM0QCGXMS60A6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/M0QC/GXMS60A6/F9TM0QCGXMS60A6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9T/M0QC/GXMS60A6/F9TM0QCGXMS60A6.SMALL.jpg freeza36 A major checkpoint for a guitarist is his first custom guitar build. I am yet to get there. Good luck! Build Your Own Electric Guitar! Have you ever looked at a guitar and wondered, "How do they make that?" Or thought to yourself, "I bet that I could build my own guitar," but never actually ...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2012 00:10:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Maintenance-The-Complete-Guide/
Guitar Maintenance; The Complete Guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/6HS7/GXMS60A7/F0M6HS7GXMS60A7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/6HS7/GXMS60A7/F0M6HS7GXMS60A7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/6HS7/GXMS60A7/F0M6HS7GXMS60A7.SMALL.jpg freeza36 So now that you have gone out and bought your first guitar (or fifth if you're like me) you need to know how to properly maintain it. This is a colloection of what I have learned from my grandpa, what I have figured out myself, and what I have seen online. The First Clean Up If you bought your g...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 02:44:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Project/
Guitar Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/CYLR/GY2SOG63/FUBCYLRGY2SOG63.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/CYLR/GY2SOG63/FUBCYLRGY2SOG63.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/CYLR/GY2SOG63/FUBCYLRGY2SOG63.SMALL.jpg rwm9 So I have been planning on building a guitar for quite some time now.  I play some and I like to make things quite  a bit, this seemed like a fun project so I got started.  A few friends asked for pictures so here they are. Please note that this is just a summary of the way I did things.  It is in ...
By: rwm9

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 20:43:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Change-a-String-on-an-Acoustic-Guitar/
How to Change a String on an Acoustic Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/C5RP/GY2SODUI/FQ2C5RPGY2SODUI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/C5RP/GY2SODUI/FQ2C5RPGY2SODUI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ2/C5RP/GY2SODUI/FQ2C5RPGY2SODUI.SMALL.jpg beigej A detailed, step by step process demonstrating how to correctly change the string on an acoustic guitar. Get the Proper Tools 1.  Changing the string on a guitar is a simple, straight-forward process, but there are a few tools that will make the changing process much quicker and easier.  The tool...
By: beigej

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:27:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Stand-Deux/
Guitar Stand Deux - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/KV29/GY18VXVC/FZWKV29GY18VXVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/KV29/GY18VXVC/FZWKV29GY18VXVC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/KV29/GY18VXVC/FZWKV29GY18VXVC.SMALL.jpg friger First and fore most I want to acknowledge Cgapay and his instructable on how to build a Guitar Stand.  I also want to tip my hat to Take A Stand inc. for my original inspiration. Cgapay answered many of the proportion issues I was grappling with and for this I am eternally grateful. I chose to go d...
By: friger

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:33:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-Guitar-Stand/
Hanging Guitar Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/ZC61/GXTKPCQK/F0JZC61GXTKPCQK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/ZC61/GXTKPCQK/F0JZC61GXTKPCQK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0J/ZC61/GXTKPCQK/F0JZC61GXTKPCQK.SMALL.jpg cgapay I created this guitar stand as a "under $10" secret santa gift using some leftover plywood and stain.  Most of the actual cost went into the hardware. Trace and cut upright arm I used 3/4" leftover plywood for the stand.  Trace out template for upright arm & cut with jigsaw.  The front to back di...
By: cgapay

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:07:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Philadelphia-Museum-of-Art-Guitar-Pick/
Philadelphia Museum of Art Guitar Pick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/P9Z8/GXQPMO72/FJBP9Z8GXQPMO72.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/P9Z8/GXQPMO72/FJBP9Z8GXQPMO72.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJB/P9Z8/GXQPMO72/FJBP9Z8GXQPMO72.SMALL.jpg jameso The Museum of Art is a wonderful institution in Philadelphia.  They also give you a great plastic badge as proof of your admission.  You can turn this badge, and similar badges from other museums, into picks to make some music once you leave inspired by the works of art. You leave the museum wi...
By: jameso

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:30:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Multiple-Guitar-Stand/
My Multiple Guitar Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/CEQP/GXRN5A5L/F8KCEQPGXRN5A5L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/CEQP/GXRN5A5L/F8KCEQPGXRN5A5L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/CEQP/GXRN5A5L/F8KCEQPGXRN5A5L.SMALL.jpg freeza36 This is a multiple guitar stand that i recently built. It holds 2 acoustic guitars, a ukulele, and up to 5 electric guitars at the same time. It is made completely out of wood, and foam pipe insulation. I (at the moment) only have 2 acoustic guitars, 3 electrics, and a uke. One of my electric guitar...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:14:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Distortion-Pedal-With-Stutter-Effect/
Distortion Pedal With Stutter Effect - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/FV81/GWF5U2AT/FEPFV81GWF5U2AT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/FV81/GWF5U2AT/FEPFV81GWF5U2AT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEP/FV81/GWF5U2AT/FEPFV81GWF5U2AT.SMALL.jpg Harrymatic This was built for a friend who asked me for a distortion pedal for him to use with his guitar.The main distortion effect is achieved though an LM386 audio amplifier IC which clips the signal. There is also a stutter effect which turns the output signal on and off at a user-specified rate. This is c...
By: Harrymatic

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:32:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-Your-Own-Guitar-Effects-Pedal/
Create Your Own Guitar Effects Pedal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/ODU7/FGZYHALE/FJKODU7FGZYHALE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/ODU7/FGZYHALE/FJKODU7FGZYHALE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/ODU7/FGZYHALE/FJKODU7FGZYHALE.SMALL.jpg themakeclass This is a general instructable about how to build your own pedal clones. It's not hard to do, just take care that you read up on some info beforehand. There's numerous schematics and layouts on tonepad. If it's the first build you're doing it's best to start with the easier stuff, like a simple fuzz...
By: themakeclass

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jun 2008 18:06:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Amplify-Radio/
'Amplify' : Radio Hack. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/GRHS/GVRX4XUB/FSQGRHSGVRX4XUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/GRHS/GVRX4XUB/FSQGRHSGVRX4XUB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/GRHS/GVRX4XUB/FSQGRHSGVRX4XUB.SMALL.jpg JackGFisher ‘Amplify’ is a revolutionary device that allows you to turn your guitar amplifier, into a radio in seconds! Whether you’re a guitar nut, roadie, or just fancy a change from your typical radio to get the traffic reports, Amplify is perfect. It’s small enough to throw in your bag, and elegant in its o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 03:31:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Stratocaster-Chopping-Board-aka-the-StratoCh/
Stratocaster Chopping Board - a.k.a. the "StratoChopper" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/HQKG/GVM7E50G/FDHHQKGGVM7E50G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/HQKG/GVM7E50G/FDHHQKGGVM7E50G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/HQKG/GVM7E50G/FDHHQKGGVM7E50G.SMALL.jpg gerrit_hoekstra A simple-to-make chopping board from scrap kitchen counter board (a la IKEA) in the shape of a Fender Stratocaster guitar. Next time you have a dinner party for your muso friends, amaze and confuse them by serving cheese on this retro-shaped chopping board. Materials and Tools Materials: * Kitche...
By: gerrit_hoekstra

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:39:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-an-Electric-Guitar/
How to build an Electric Guitar. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/0LOT/GUS74R0R/FZN0LOTGUS74R0R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/0LOT/GUS74R0R/FZN0LOTGUS74R0R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/0LOT/GUS74R0R/FZN0LOTGUS74R0R.SMALL.jpg friger While I acknowledge there are many instructables on building, modding and hacking guitars of all sorts; it is my intention to demonstrate how you too can achieve professional like results when building your own instruments. I am also going to take you through the more daunting task of building the g...
By: friger

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:34:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-acoustic-guitar-BAD-ASS-Acoustic-Guitar/
ELECTRIFY your Acoustic Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/XLWV/GUHH3N4R/FI4XLWVGUHH3N4R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/XLWV/GUHH3N4R/FI4XLWVGUHH3N4R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/XLWV/GUHH3N4R/FI4XLWVGUHH3N4R.SMALL.jpg VAustin89 This instructable I will show you how to convert your acoustic guitar to electric guitar. My modification was done on a cheap acoustic guitar, the modifications consisted of converting it to a "Fat Strat" config. I suggest you DO NOT do it to a pricey acoustic guitar or any acoustic guitar that you...
By: VAustin89

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Nov 2011 01:13:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Strum-Stick-Musical-Instrument/
How to Build a Strum-Stick Musical Instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/COZE/GTUGNOPP/FQZCOZEGTUGNOPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/COZE/GTUGNOPP/FQZCOZEGTUGNOPP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/COZE/GTUGNOPP/FQZCOZEGTUGNOPP.SMALL.jpg evan808 Here are the complete steps toward building a 3-stringed musical instrument, taught and inspired by the Andy Mackie Music Foundation. the instrument has a dulcimer's tuning, and sounds & plays beautifully. I teach a musical instrument building class to public middle school students in the adjacent h...
By: evan808

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:10:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Install-LEDs-in-your-amps-footswitch/
Install LEDs in your amp's footswitch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/I94O/GD2JL25Y/FDKI94OGD2JL25Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/I94O/GD2JL25Y/FDKI94OGD2JL25Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/I94O/GD2JL25Y/FDKI94OGD2JL25Y.SMALL.jpg curbowman 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 footswitches are just that. With...
By: curbowman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Sep 2010 15:32:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Transistor-Amplifier-Build/
Transistor Amplifier Build - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/789B/GTMEPB7S/F4U789BGTMEPB7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/789B/GTMEPB7S/F4U789BGTMEPB7S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/789B/GTMEPB7S/F4U789BGTMEPB7S.SMALL.jpg pfred2 I've made a couple of these. I found the original schematic online then modified it because I did not have one of the parts the original plan calls for. My design allows the use of much more common parts. Although it uses more parts and is a bit more complicated. The Schematic Looking at a schem...
By: pfred2

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:23:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Lego-Guitar/
Mini Lego Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/6SA5/GSUSPVUE/F8I6SA5GSUSPVUE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/6SA5/GSUSPVUE/F8I6SA5GSUSPVUE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/6SA5/GSUSPVUE/F8I6SA5GSUSPVUE.SMALL.jpg monsterlego This is how to make a mini Lego acoustic guitar. The pieces The pieces needed are listed above. The main color i used is orange, but you can use whatever color you want. The neck First you attach the hinge plate to the 1x6 as shown. Put a small incline brick on the top of the hinge pie...
By: monsterlego

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Oct 2011 01:21:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/guitar-wall-mount-hanger-free-quick-and-dirty/
guitar wall mount / hanger -free, quick and dirty - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/L41Q/GTE4JXUV/F7PL41QGTE4JXUV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/L41Q/GTE4JXUV/F7PL41QGTE4JXUV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/L41Q/GTE4JXUV/F7PL41QGTE4JXUV.SMALL.jpg Mimikry As my guitar always seems to lay in the way, i decided to mount it on the wall. thats what i came up with it's free it's easy it's good looking ;) tools the tools you'll need: a saw ( a leatherman does the trick too) a power drill a sharp knife paper and a pen some wood-glue (silicone) file a...
By: Mimikry

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Oct 2011 13:41:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-Guitar-Amp/
Pocket Sized Guitar Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/UUHV/GSUT2XMJ/F9EUUHVGSUT2XMJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/UUHV/GSUT2XMJ/F9EUUHVGSUT2XMJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/UUHV/GSUT2XMJ/F9EUUHVGSUT2XMJ.SMALL.jpg JoeBeau Even though I do not know from experience- (as I do not play the guitar)- I have heard from many of my friends that one of the biggest pains of an electric guitar is the need to hook it up to an amp to hear actual electric guitar sound. Thats not a problem with the  milli-AMP! Product pitching asid...
By: JoeBeau

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Oct 2011 15:38:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bottlecap-Guitar-Mod/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/R3LV/GSOEMLN2/F9IR3LVGSOEMLN2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/R3LV/GSOEMLN2/F9IR3LVGSOEMLN2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9I/R3LV/GSOEMLN2/F9IR3LVGSOEMLN2.SMALL.jpg zer6 Bottlecap Guitar Mod First of all, I couldn't make this a full instructable because I didn't take photos along the way, but hopefully I can make it clear what I did in the building process. Hope you enjoy it! Inspiration: A few years ago I looked at my old mini starter guitar sitting in the corner, ...
By: zer6

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:37:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Functional-Guitar-Pick-Necklace/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/BF4Q/GS045MSY/FRXBF4QGS045MSY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/BF4Q/GS045MSY/FRXBF4QGS045MSY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRX/BF4Q/GS045MSY/FRXBF4QGS045MSY.SMALL.jpg annahowardshaw There is a lot of guitar pick jewelry, but it is generally not designed to actually ever use the pick.  Fine for a groupie, but what if you actually want to play guitar....and you misplace picks like like a crazy person who's phobia is knowing where guitar picks are? This necklace uses a large lob...
By: annahowardshaw

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 21:53:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/3-string-slide-guitar/
3 string slide guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/FKBX/YJBEP27V0RB/FN9FKBXYJBEP27V0RB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/FKBX/YJBEP27V0RB/FN9FKBXYJBEP27V0RB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN9/FKBX/YJBEP27V0RB/FN9FKBXYJBEP27V0RB.SMALL.jpg lennyb this is my homemade slide guitar.its made out of junk and scrap and is pretty easy to make gather the bits materials used: 1. birch board 1x3x30 inches{this is a good size if your going to make a slide guitar as the usual string length for such a beast is 22 inches}.2: set of tuners from an old ...
By: lennyb

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2006 18:15:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-guitar-egg-shaker/
How to make a guitar egg shaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/4CML/GRFN23AP/FLR4CMLGRFN23AP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/4CML/GRFN23AP/FLR4CMLGRFN23AP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/4CML/GRFN23AP/FLR4CMLGRFN23AP.SMALL.jpg olivergon Various attemps have been made by several companies to develop something as simple as a shaker to be used while playing the guitar and thus producing rhythm while playing. We can make our own with simple tools, and using recycled elements at the same time. Materials We are going to use recycled ...
By: olivergon

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:14:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Through-Neck-Bass-From-Scratch/
Making a Through-Neck Bass Guitar From Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/YXE4/GRIYV6G6/FMVYXE4GRIYV6G6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/YXE4/GRIYV6G6/FMVYXE4GRIYV6G6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMV/YXE4/GRIYV6G6/FMVYXE4GRIYV6G6.SMALL.jpg Seph Cameron NOTE: You should read the whole thing before starting. Commit it to memory, because my style of writing is erratic at best. Important things *may* be out of order a little. edit: Read this 'ible too before starting. It's where I went wrong and how I've gone about fixing it. http://www.instructables....
By: Seph Cameron

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:30:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Flightcase-pedalboard-for-a-multifx-guitar-process/
Build a flightcase pedal board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/KSUO/FWMO2QXJ/FS9KSUOFWMO2QXJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/KSUO/FWMO2QXJ/FS9KSUOFWMO2QXJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/KSUO/FWMO2QXJ/FS9KSUOFWMO2QXJ.SMALL.jpg alang I'm going to teach you how to make a flight case for a Boss GT-10 guitar pedal, but you could use these instructions to make a flightcase for any purpose you want, and you'll find it's a lot easier than you thought. Before I tried to build this case I had absolutely no experience doing anything li...
By: alang

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:03:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Hero-Hacks-Star-Power-Pedal/
Guitar Hero Hacks: Star Power Pedal! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/CHH2/FCHYNWQT/F5UCHH2FCHYNWQT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/CHH2/FCHYNWQT/F5UCHH2FCHYNWQT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/CHH2/FCHYNWQT/F5UCHH2FCHYNWQT.SMALL.jpg bofthem Don't let anything stand in your way of monster scores. Shred with ease with this simple and hella sweet looking Guitar Hero Hack.It all starts with an audio extension cable from your local electronics store. It's really simple to wire this up to your controller, and then to a pedal. I used a trucke...
By: bofthem

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:45:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Paintball-Guitar-Case/
Paintball Guitar Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/CFBO/F1U9XS2N/FQRCFBOF1U9XS2N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/CFBO/F1U9XS2N/FQRCFBOF1U9XS2N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/CFBO/F1U9XS2N/FQRCFBOF1U9XS2N.SMALL.jpg field Mod an old guitar case into a custom paintball gear case. Overview & Supplies Hey everyone! This won't be a typical instructable; I had too much fun doing the project and completely forgot to document what I was doing along the way. Fortunately, there's really no special skills or knowledge nee...
By: field

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2007 06:43:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Amp-power-soak/
Guitar Amp "power soak" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/MYLF/GQVYPU6S/F42MYLFGQVYPU6S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/MYLF/GQVYPU6S/F42MYLFGQVYPU6S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 19:35:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bacon-Love-Blues-on-a-bacon-guitar/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/JTQM/GNBEUZKH/FBRJTQMGNBEUZKH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/JTQM/GNBEUZKH/FBRJTQMGNBEUZKH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/JTQM/GNBEUZKH/FBRJTQMGNBEUZKH.SMALL.jpg Baconlove Often I find myself wanting to express my passionate love for bacon. I feel that by just simply eating it, I'm taking more from the relationship then bacon is. And this, dear bacon lovers, will just not do. Introducing the bacon guitar. In this video I have given you instructions on how to make yo...
By: Baconlove

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 May 2011 23:48:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pignose-7-100-External-Speaker-mod/
Pignose 7-100 External Speaker mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/FFDT/GQBCJE2Q/FTVFFDTGQBCJE2Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTV/FFDT/GQBCJE2Q/FTVFFDTGQBCJE2Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 »]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 02:09:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Pick-holder-3/
Guitar Pick holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/M9F9/GQB4XMDI/FFKM9F9GQB4XMDI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/M9F9/GQB4XMDI/FFKM9F9GQB4XMDI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/M9F9/GQB4XMDI/FFKM9F9GQB4XMDI.SMALL.jpg trustr (sorry for my bad english... i'm not a native speaker) This is my first instructable...  and I forgot to take pictures while I was doing it, but that's what Paint is for :-) soooo...   I'm going to try to show you how I made my Guitar Pick Holder for a friends birthday (last minute Present) It wi...
By: trustr

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:39:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fighter-pilot-headphones/
Fighter pilot headphones! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/4D1X/GQ5QCGGL/FP74D1XGQ5QCGGL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/4D1X/GQ5QCGGL/FP74D1XGQ5QCGGL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/4D1X/GQ5QCGGL/FP74D1XGQ5QCGGL.SMALL.jpg Baronrc I prefer playing guitar late at night, which is when the rest of the family sleeps... Problem. I therefore needed a set of headphones but not just any old headphones would do. When I was in the Czech Republic 5 years ago I bought myself this leather headset that the salesman assured me was Russian a...
By: Baronrc

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:11:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-ValveLiTzer-Low-voltage-Tube-Booster/
The ValveLiTzer: Low-voltage Tube Booster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/EREV/FQ6EBKK7/FQHEREVFQ6EBKK7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/EREV/FQ6EBKK7/FQHEREVFQ6EBKK7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/EREV/FQ6EBKK7/FQHEREVFQ6EBKK7.SMALL.jpg gmoon Here's a little tube booster project for guitarists. It colors the sound with some tube distortion (although it's more an overdrive than a distortion pedal), a little compression, and it boosts the signal, too. It's a "dirty boost," with the flavor of tubes, and can really spice up an amp (and it do...
By: gmoon

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:49:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Worn-Again-Making-a-relic-Surf-Green-50s-Strat/
Worn Again: Making a relic Surf Green 50's Strat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/MWTU/GPU0O7VI/FOXMWTUGPU0O7VI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/MWTU/GPU0O7VI/FOXMWTUGPU0O7VI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/MWTU/GPU0O7VI/FOXMWTUGPU0O7VI.SMALL.jpg catzodellamarina I like the look of the vintage worn 50's Surf Green Fender Stratocasters.  What I don't like is the $3K and higher price tag that Fender Custom Shop has on the road worn remakes of this color.  Fender does offer a couple very nice Surf Green vintage remakes in the $2K range but these models are not ...
By: catzodellamarina

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