http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 14:12:37 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Visual--Aural-Guitar-Tuner-The-Tune-Trainer/
Visual / Aural Guitar Tuner "The Tune Trainer" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/TXQ2/F3MHS7DW/FO5TXQ2F3MHS7DW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/TXQ2/F3MHS7DW/FO5TXQ2F3MHS7DW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO5/TXQ2/F3MHS7DW/FO5TXQ2F3MHS7DW.SMALL.jpg gschoppe Build a strobe tuner with an integrated tone generator to teach tuning by ear.-=Background=-I have always dabbled in instruments. Over the course of my life, I've attempted (with varying success) Piano, Guitar, Banjo, Penny Whistle, Ocarina, Panpipes, Great Highland Bagpipes, Smallpipes, and Didger...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2007 08:24:34 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 04:56:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/cheap-and-easy-guitar-pickups/
cheap and easy guitar pickups - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/371X/GIOEP27VN2O/F1D371XGIOEP27VN2O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/371X/GIOEP27VN2O/F1D371XGIOEP27VN2O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/371X/GIOEP27VN2O/F1D371XGIOEP27VN2O.SMALL.jpg lennyb here is a little tutorial about improvised guitar pickupsmade from easy to find junk pickup basics simply a guitar pickup is just a coil of insulated copper wire with a magnet in the center. most things that seem simple dont always turn out this way but here is an exception(sort of).now im not r...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2006 22:11:26 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/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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:32:54 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...
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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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:34:06 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:11:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fuzz-Pedal/
Fuzz Pedal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/N1ST/GOHM3M7E/FM7N1STGOHM3M7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/N1ST/GOHM3M7E/FM7N1STGOHM3M7E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM7/N1ST/GOHM3M7E/FM7N1STGOHM3M7E.SMALL.jpg randofo Once you have your guitar and learned how to play in time with a metronome, the only thing left to do is rock out. However, as you might have noticed, no matter how hard you rock, it just does not sound right. That is because you are missing something. As many guitarists will tell you, the secret t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jul 2011 23:27:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Cigar-Box-Guitar/
Electric Cigar Box Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/X66V/GOPINFR6/FDAX66VGOPINFR6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/X66V/GOPINFR6/FDAX66VGOPINFR6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDA/X66V/GOPINFR6/FDAX66VGOPINFR6.SMALL.jpg randofo Albeit guitar manufacturing has come a long way in the past hundred years, there is a long history to show that you don't need much to make a guitar. All you need is a box to resonate the sound, a plank of would to act as the fretboard, a few screws, and some string. On account of its simplicity an...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Jul 2011 01:55:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Cigar-Box-Tenor-Ukulele/
Building an Electric, Cigar Box Ukulele - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/FZTO/GOFFXSEO/FXTFZTOGOFFXSEO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/FZTO/GOFFXSEO/FXTFZTOGOFFXSEO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/FZTO/GOFFXSEO/FXTFZTOGOFFXSEO.SMALL.jpg paulbsa In this Instructable, I will be documenting my first attempt to build a Cigar Box Ukulele. It's a work in progress, so I will be updating this Instructable along the way. Feedback is appreciated. My Cigar Box Uke will actually be built from a wine box not a cigar box, but Wine Box Ukulele just doesn...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2011 04:05:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Tree-Guitar-Pick-Ornaments/
Christmas Tree Guitar Pick Ornaments - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/OLHP/FQHNOQNN/FV7OLHPFQHNOQNN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/OLHP/FQHNOQNN/FV7OLHPFQHNOQNN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/OLHP/FQHNOQNN/FV7OLHPFQHNOQNN.SMALL.jpg sglurgup It's happened, or will happen, to anyone whose played guitar for a significant amount of time. The dreaded Xmas present of guitar picks from someone who just doesn't understand. They're too big, small, thick, or thin for your preferences, and now youre stuck with them, not wanting to throw them out ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:08:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Electric-Cigar-Box-Guitar-for-25/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/LPMT/GNJD0S28/F71LPMTGNJD0S28.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/LPMT/GNJD0S28/F71LPMTGNJD0S28.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/LPMT/GNJD0S28/F71LPMTGNJD0S28.SMALL.jpg NightHawkInLight Total build (not including glue dry time) took about 3 hours for this guitar. I did my best to use the most inexpensive parts possible. The only tools I use to carve the neck are a knife, hand saw, and a sharp hatchet. Green wood is the easiest to carve, but you risk it splitting as it dries. I use...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 21:09:19 UTC 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/ZTAI/GKGL89L4/FBQZTAIGKGL89L4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/ZTAI/GKGL89L4/FBQZTAIGKGL89L4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:22:38 UTC 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/ELPZ/GJ6EVAPO/FVJELPZGJ6EVAPO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/ELPZ/GJ6EVAPO/FVJELPZGJ6EVAPO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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" ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:01:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Guitar-Preamp/
Portable Guitar Preamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/AFUK/GJ7MQKOE/FXCAFUKGJ7MQKOE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/AFUK/GJ7MQKOE/FXCAFUKGJ7MQKOE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXC/AFUK/GJ7MQKOE/FXCAFUKGJ7MQKOE.SMALL.jpg jthank The objective here is to build a portable guitar preamp that I can carry around and gig with different people. It can also replace the preamp section of my guitar amp, which is a Peavey, and borrow the sounds of Fender/ Marshall/ Vox from its tonestack. Schematics I did not design the schemati...
By: jthank

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:33:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-basic-lap-steel-guitar/
Building a basic lap steel guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/ADCO/GJC3OXTD/FD9ADCOGJC3OXTD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/ADCO/GJC3OXTD/FD9ADCOGJC3OXTD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD9/ADCO/GJC3OXTD/FD9ADCOGJC3OXTD.SMALL.jpg friger In this, my first Instructable, I will attempt to chronicle the construction of a simple Lap Steel guitar. Disclaimer; power tools and sharp cutting tools will be used and I take no responsibility for people who use these things carelessly, read and understand manufacture's instructions and safety g...
By: friger

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:25:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Heinekamp/
Heinekamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/TEI3/GI0TIUBK/FHPTEI3GI0TIUBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/TEI3/GI0TIUBK/FHPTEI3GI0TIUBK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/TEI3/GI0TIUBK/FHPTEI3GI0TIUBK.SMALL.jpg Gepetto Father Hi, folks! In my first Instructable i will show you a guitar amp i've done using the stylish Heineken draught keg as enclosure and give you the directions to do the same with your choice of keg. Sometimes you'll notice in the photos that something looks like it's been done before, some parts will b...
By: Gepetto Father

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Dec 2010 04:26:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Tube-Pre-Amp/
Guitar Tube Pre Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/TIEX/GHTLQZKG/FI4TIEXGHTLQZKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/TIEX/GHTLQZKG/FI4TIEXGHTLQZKG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/TIEX/GHTLQZKG/FI4TIEXGHTLQZKG.SMALL.jpg Lenny24 Hello Again! I'm back with a new Instructable! Wheeyy! In this 'able, I'll show you how to make a Low-Voltage (Around 60 Volts) Tube Pre Amplifier for your Guitar! Youll need, lets say Basic Electronics Knowledge for this. UPDATE 20.12.2010': Ive uploaded some examples with different Pickups and ...
By: Lenny24

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 18:54:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-cable-to-use-your-iPhone-or-iPod-Touch-as-a/
Make a cable to use your iPhone or iPod Touch as a guitar amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/NI73/GA7BBOWV/FW2NI73GA7BBOWV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/NI73/GA7BBOWV/FW2NI73GA7BBOWV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW2/NI73/GA7BBOWV/FW2NI73GA7BBOWV.SMALL.jpg cursesusernamealreadyinuse Welcome to my first instructable and it's not very good, so consider yourself warned. If you own an iPhone or an iPod Touch and happen to be a guitar player chances are you have already heard of either GuitarBud by PRS or of iRig by Amplitube. Both products allow you to connect your guitar to your...
By: cursesusernamealreadyinuse

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Jun 2010 17:12:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-repair-a-broken-guitar-neck-headstock/
How to repair a broken guitar neck (headstock) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/A5CK/GGC2USP9/F6WA5CKGGC2USP9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/A5CK/GGC2USP9/F6WA5CKGGC2USP9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/A5CK/GGC2USP9/F6WA5CKGGC2USP9.SMALL.jpg rghoff This instructable will show you how to repair a broken guitar neck and, depending on how severe the damage, how to do some minor cosmetic repair.  The guitar in question for this example is an Epiphone Les Paul Studio.  I actually bought this guitar about a year ago for the very purpose of practici...
By: rghoff

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 22:58:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Key-Transposing-Wheel-for-chords/
Key Transposing Wheel for chords - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/5WFP/GFRWRUJF/FJ75WFPGFRWRUJF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/5WFP/GFRWRUJF/FJ75WFPGFRWRUJF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/5WFP/GFRWRUJF/FJ75WFPGFRWRUJF.SMALL.jpg Puzzledd If you play chord-style guitar, banjo, ukulele or autoharp (to sing along to), you may find many songs are written in a key that doesn't suit your voice or your playing style. You may be able to use a capo to raise the pitch a few semitones (but you can't lower the pitch), or you can count up or do...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Nov 2010 04:36:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Scallop-Your-Guitar-Standard-Scallop-Frets-14-21/
Scallop Your Guitar (Standard Scallop, Frets 14-21) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/5K03/FJD363JR/FQU5K03FJD363JR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/5K03/FJD363JR/FQU5K03FJD363JR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/5K03/FJD363JR/FQU5K03FJD363JR.SMALL.jpg itsachen Hey again everybody.I'm back, with another handy instructable if you're in the mood of cutting up your guitar even more.This time I will explain how I scalloped my fretboard, and how you can too.Scalloped fretboards are not very common these days, but have been around of hundreds of years (like the ...
By: itsachen

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:02:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Machine-Your-Own-Guitar/
Machine Your Own Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/3593/GCGUGOZ3/FD13593GCGUGOZ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/3593/GCGUGOZ3/FD13593GCGUGOZ3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/3593/GCGUGOZ3/FD13593GCGUGOZ3.SMALL.jpg mattthegamer463 If you're thinking about designing and building a custom guitar, or even if you're just curious, this Instructable can give you some valuable knowledge and a look at utilizing tools in a different way than maybe you would think was possible, with amazing results. Applied learning colleges and unive...
By: mattthegamer463

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Aug 2010 20:47:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-an-Inexpensive-Cigar-Box-Guitar-at-Home/
Build an Inexpensive Cigar Box Guitar at Home - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/ZTL9/GC1KVHGG/FE8ZTL9GC1KVHGG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/ZTL9/GC1KVHGG/FE8ZTL9GC1KVHGG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/ZTL9/GC1KVHGG/FE8ZTL9GC1KVHGG.SMALL.jpg nickdrj Hello. As a birthday present for my brother, I decided to make him a nice cigar box guitar. This is the first one I've ever made so it was a bit of a learning experience. Before making the guitar, I decided that it should be made from either found or very cheaply obtained materials. Most of the ite...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:02:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Fuzz-of-1000-Faces/
The Fuzz of 1000 Faces - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/GXZJ/GB3XK0MW/FQSGXZJGB3XK0MW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/GXZJ/GB3XK0MW/FQSGXZJGB3XK0MW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/GXZJ/GB3XK0MW/FQSGXZJGB3XK0MW.SMALL.gif randofo For a long time I have been a fan of the Multi-Face Pedal and have been having fun exploring the different nuances of fuzz by swapping around parts on a breadboard. However, I wanted to make a more permanent fuzz pedal that I could use to toggle through different capacitors and transistors very quic...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:47:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/2-String-Paddle-Bass/
2 String Paddle Bass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/WQOV/FXR6UGL7/FEYWQOVFXR6UGL7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/WQOV/FXR6UGL7/FEYWQOVFXR6UGL7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEY/WQOV/FXR6UGL7/FEYWQOVFXR6UGL7.SMALL.jpg st.paul This bass is made from a wooden boat paddle, a piezo buzzer, weed eater strings and a few other odds and ends. For what it is and how little it costs (20-25 dollars with all new parts), the quality of sound is unbelievable. If you're thinking about taking up bass or already do and just want to have ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Aug 2009 21:02:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-USB-Simultaneous-Multitrack-Recording/
Cheap USB Simultaneous Multitrack Recording - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/EQNU/GAJDA2DH/FXWEQNUGAJDA2DH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/EQNU/GAJDA2DH/FXWEQNUGAJDA2DH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/EQNU/GAJDA2DH/FXWEQNUGAJDA2DH.SMALL.jpg hoonflap want to record simultaneous tracks without an expensive pa system or beastly sound card?  i did.  i'll show you how with some cheap usb soundcards.  i got tired of having to record one track and then another and then another when i could really do it all in one take, with much better results.  i ha...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:07:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Delay-Pedal/
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jun 2010 16:09:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Popsicle-stick-guitar/
Popsicle stick guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/131Q/G9NH8M0W/FS1131QG9NH8M0W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/131Q/G9NH8M0W/FS1131QG9NH8M0W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/131Q/G9NH8M0W/FS1131QG9NH8M0W.SMALL.jpg busupholstery I decided it was time for someone to build a guitar completely from popsicle sticks........Ordered 4,000 on ebay and used about 2,000.........I used my Gremlin parlor size guitar as a pattern and started gluing..........took about 2 months working on it everyday.......I retired in Costa Rica and I d...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 May 2010 11:19:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Tube-Amp/
Guitar Tube Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/IXX6/FH9HU8W7/F6SIXX6FH9HU8W7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/IXX6/FH9HU8W7/F6SIXX6FH9HU8W7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/IXX6/FH9HU8W7/F6SIXX6FH9HU8W7.SMALL.jpg gmoon Want to build your own tube amplifier for guitar? There are many options: build a kit, build from an existing schematic, or branch off like I did, and try something different. Maybe, like me, you'll design and build from scratch... Check out the last steps-- information's been added since this g...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:03:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Amplify-Your-Gamer-Guitar/
Amplify Your Gamer Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/045Y/G4JO29L2/FZ0045YG4JO29L2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/045Y/G4JO29L2/FZ0045YG4JO29L2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/045Y/G4JO29L2/FZ0045YG4JO29L2.SMALL.jpg 62 Projects to Make with a Dead Computer Perhaps you have built a NES "cigar box"-style 'Gamer Guitar' (book p. 193) and learned to play a few tunes, but you have decided that it is just not loud enough. No matter how hard you wail on your guitar, its little acoustic chamber just can't do that three-chord classic 'Wild Thing' any justice. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:41:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Electric-Guitar!/
Build Your Own Electric Guitar! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/A7BZ/F5Y3L0RT/FHTA7BZF5Y3L0RT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/A7BZ/F5Y3L0RT/FHTA7BZF5Y3L0RT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHT/A7BZ/F5Y3L0RT/FHTA7BZF5Y3L0RT.SMALL.jpg gbuilder 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 tried it? I have built several electric guitars over the years and through trial and error have learned many helpful tips that anyone who ...
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