http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 07:15:23 PDT 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 05:38:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Distortion-of-DOOM-for-the-bass/
Distortion of DOOM! (for the bass) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/GOM4/H1JUJ07C/FUWGOM4H1JUJ07C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/GOM4/H1JUJ07C/FUWGOM4H1JUJ07C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/GOM4/H1JUJ07C/FUWGOM4H1JUJ07C.SMALL.jpg bscott47 Summary This is an intense, synth-like distortion effect designed for the bass guitar. The project is not intended to be a complete guide to constructing a stand-alone pedal; rather, it is a guide to putting together a circuit that produces some brutal sounds and that can be used in experimentation ...
By: bscott47

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 12:28:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Diy-Toy-Guitar-Box/
Diy- Toy Guitar Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/UPU5/H1JU3XBE/FZZUPU5H1JU3XBE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/UPU5/H1JU3XBE/FZZUPU5H1JU3XBE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/UPU5/H1JU3XBE/FZZUPU5H1JU3XBE.SMALL.jpg kimerton Fun for toddlers!! Stuff you need. Step 1: Cut a circle on one side of a box Step 2: paint the box in the colours that you want. (this is optional) Step 3: take rubber bands of different thickness and sizes Step 4: arrange them over the cut circle as shown in the image. The tight...
By: kimerton

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:35:46 PDT 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 11:09:19 PDT 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 »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:09:22 PDT 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 »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:42:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Guitar-with-my-diy-cnc-router/
DIY Guitar with my diy cnc router - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/SBWY/H174IGW5/FU3SBWYH174IGW5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/SBWY/H174IGW5/FU3SBWYH174IGW5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/SBWY/H174IGW5/FU3SBWYH174IGW5.SMALL.jpg Spiky1987 Hi, this is my second "big" instructable. It's a project that ... for the moment has taken me over 40 hours. I'm building a guitar body from cherrywood and Ipé wood using my cnc router to route the contour and the pockets. I will update the instructable in a few days, when i'll be done with the fi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:00:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Reactive-Guitar-Play-and-Light-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/I95L/H174KMNN/FH4I95LH174KMNN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/I95L/H174KMNN/FH4I95LH174KMNN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/I95L/H174KMNN/FH4I95LH174KMNN.SMALL.jpg Elemental LED DIY by: Michael Goodman Hi Everyone! Any musicians out there that want to do a really fun project to make your guitar light up to the notes you play!? If so check out my tutorial video. If you have any questions let me know, I would be more than happy to answer any questions. THIS GUITAR WILL LI...
By: Elemental LED

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:42:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-tune-your-guitar-to-itself/
How to tune your guitar to itself - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/2MRT/H0OJ03W4/FYQ2MRTH0OJ03W4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/2MRT/H0OJ03W4/FYQ2MRTH0OJ03W4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYQ/2MRT/H0OJ03W4/FYQ2MRTH0OJ03W4.SMALL.jpg flyingv3 You may not always have a tuner handy, but if you are playing by yourself then you don't have to worry about being in tune with someone else's guitar, as long as you are in tune to yourself. Step 1 Tune the bottom E string the best you can. If you need a reference E to get started you could use t...
By: flyingv3

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:44:00 PDT 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 »]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:23:56 PDT 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 10:50:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modifying-Your-Guitar/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/MLCP/H0OJ624Z/FIIMLCPH0OJ624Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/MLCP/H0OJ624Z/FIIMLCPH0OJ624Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/MLCP/H0OJ624Z/FIIMLCPH0OJ624Z.SMALL.jpg freeza36 Many guitarists eventually find themselves making modifications to thier guitars, be it the electronics, the hardware, or the guitar itself. It can be to make the guitar sound better, look better, or just feel better. Here, I put together a few instructables that caught my eye. Take a look! The Pr...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Apr 2012 19:22:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Five-Guitar-Wall-Hanger/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/W2CP/H0OIUIDI/FIRW2CPH0OIUIDI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/W2CP/H0OIUIDI/FIRW2CPH0OIUIDI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIR/W2CP/H0OIUIDI/FIRW2CPH0OIUIDI.SMALL.jpg Kid Ninja Here is a wall hanger I made for my guitars. Unfortunately, I had very limited tools, and had to cut and assemble it all by hand.       First, I measured the length of wall I was able to use for the hanger. This came out to 64 inches. Then, I went to the local Home Depot, and picked some nice Popla...
By: Kid Ninja

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Apr 2012 20:37:01 PDT 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 »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 21:56:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-the-Cherry-Demon/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/J6U4/H21MJII2/F39J6U4H21MJII2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/J6U4/H21MJII2/F39J6U4H21MJII2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/J6U4/H21MJII2/F39J6U4H21MJII2.SMALL.jpg joypad ****NEW PHOTOS ADDED**** After all the time I've spent looking at Instructibles on people building guitars i finally decided to do it myself. So under the guidance and with the help of Larry Maykin (lazy Larry woodwork's) we built the Cherry Demon. Both Larry ind I have never built a guitar befor...
By: joypad

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 18:09:47 PDT 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 »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:57:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronics-Made-Musical/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/0LYT/H05Y7HHV/FYY0LYTH05Y7HHV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/0LYT/H05Y7HHV/FYY0LYTH05Y7HHV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/0LYT/H05Y7HHV/FYY0LYTH05Y7HHV.SMALL.jpg cc67 Some musical instruments have become electronic like organs, guitars, and drums. Try to make a few of them. Music LED Light Box My original LED light cube got allot of reactions. Some of them where about making the LED's react to music. This did sound very interesting and I found some instruct...
By: cc67

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:40:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-guitars-humbuckers-switchable-to-single/
Make your guitar's humbuckers switchable to single coils - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/9S5D/H006ITJW/FX39S5DH006ITJW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/9S5D/H006ITJW/FX39S5DH006ITJW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/9S5D/H006ITJW/FX39S5DH006ITJW.SMALL.jpg mofoya If you have a guitar with dual-coil pickups, or humbuckers, you can easily modify the wiring to allow you to use just one of the coils on each pickup instead of both coils.  This will give you the tone and dynamics of a single coil (and the hum too) without buying new pickups AND you can go back to ...
By: mofoya

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:40:03 PDT 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 »]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:44:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-guitar-12/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/Y8L5/GZPZJ8RK/FHMY8L5GZPZJ8RK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/Y8L5/GZPZJ8RK/FHMY8L5GZPZJ8RK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/Y8L5/GZPZJ8RK/FHMY8L5GZPZJ8RK.SMALL.jpg FinchbyFinch I worked on it a bit more today. I made a new bridge out of an old nail and Dremel-ed notches into it, works GREAT! i put in the piezo pick up, and i didnt even have to leave the house like i thought i would. i was trying to tune another guitar entirely, when i realized that my tuner wasnt tuning ...
By: FinchbyFinch

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:49:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Altoids-Box-Guitar/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/BBUP/GZLW9DK8/F1TBBUPGZLW9DK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/BBUP/GZLW9DK8/F1TBBUPGZLW9DK8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/BBUP/GZLW9DK8/F1TBBUPGZLW9DK8.SMALL.jpg FinchbyFinch I got bored yesterday and decided to make one. It was a blast, and i love the way it sounds. Just a few problems though, the biggest problem is the tuning pegs hit each other, making it impossible to tune accurately, but thats easily solved. I'm just going to grind down the pegs so they wont anymo...
By: FinchbyFinch

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:17:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-guitar-slide-using-a-beer-bottle-and-a-rudim/
Glass guitar slide using a beer bottle and a rudimentary tool. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://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 »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 18:07:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Hiking-Ukulele-How-to-strap-a-soft-ukuleleg/
The Hiking Ukulele - How to strap a soft ukulele/guitar case to a backpack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/22AH/GZACQHVM/FGC22AHGZACQHVM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/22AH/GZACQHVM/FGC22AHGZACQHVM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/22AH/GZACQHVM/FGC22AHGZACQHVM.SMALL.jpg Nicoco I’m planning on a 3 days hike with my best buddy in two weeks. We have minimalist yet comfy approach while getting our gear : no tent, one clothing set, a sleeping bag and survival items (fishing hook, knife, Swedish firesteel, etc.). We’ve decided to add some fun gear, for early nights around the ...
By: Nicoco

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 06:26:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Miscellaneous-Guitar-Modifications/
Miscellaneous Guitar Modifications - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/7GQR/H0FLRM48/F9U7GQRH0FLRM48.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/7GQR/H0FLRM48/F9U7GQRH0FLRM48.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/7GQR/H0FLRM48/F9U7GQRH0FLRM48.SMALL.jpg Seph Cameron Alright, how's it going? Decided that the build quality of your last guitar wasn't quite up to scratch? Was it because you followed my instructions? No it wasn't, liar. Either way, here's how to fix all those cock-ups. Or, if you're smart, how to put in decent features as standard! Covered in this ...
By: Seph Cameron

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Mar 2012 15:54:15 PST 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 11:32:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Electric-Guitar-Body/
Custom Electric Guitar Body - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/IWAT/GZ38JJEU/F69IWATGZ38JJEU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/IWAT/GZ38JJEU/F69IWATGZ38JJEU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/IWAT/GZ38JJEU/F69IWATGZ38JJEU.SMALL.jpg KK4BPS This is an entry to the ShopBot Contest. Its been a long time in the making. Lenny and I have been planing this instructable for quite a while. The contest got us  to try and hurry up, unfortunately we ran into many obstacles. This in combination with our busy college lives (18+ hours a semester) tu...
By: KK4BPS

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:46:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/All-Things-Uke/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/Z3H8/GZ0BW7B2/FT7Z3H8GZ0BW7B2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/Z3H8/GZ0BW7B2/FT7Z3H8GZ0BW7B2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/Z3H8/GZ0BW7B2/FT7Z3H8GZ0BW7B2.SMALL.jpg freeza36 Ukulele players unite! Here is everything that has to do with ukulele. Tenor, Soprano, Baritone, and Concert ukuleles are all welcome. Playable Cardboard Ukulele... This Instructable will show you how to create a playable soprano ukulele from cardboard and items found at your local hardware stor...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:58:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Old-Guitar-Convertd-to-Baritone-Ukulele/
Old Guitar Converted to Baritone Ukulele - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/8VDL/GZ0BVR0O/F5M8VDLGZ0BVR0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/8VDL/GZ0BVR0O/F5M8VDLGZ0BVR0O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/8VDL/GZ0BVR0O/F5M8VDLGZ0BVR0O.SMALL.jpg freeza36 My dad's friend recently bought a house to renovate and re-sell, right down the road from ours. We got to go and look through the items that the last family left, and something really stood out for me; a beat up toy guitar. Although it had a couple stickers and numerous dents on it, I decided to tak...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:24:20 PST 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:37:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Guitar-Hero-keysbuttons-with-your-Arduino/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/H5X4/GYVDIMT9/FF6H5X4GYVDIMT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/H5X4/GYVDIMT9/FF6H5X4GYVDIMT9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/H5X4/GYVDIMT9/FF6H5X4GYVDIMT9.SMALL.jpg ctre Parts - Guitar Hero Controller - Arduino - RGB leds + necessary resistors - 5 x 10k resistors (for buttons) - wires and breadboard I decided to finally get some use out of my old guitar hero controller. After i tore the controller apart, i removed the pcb from the neck, soldered on som...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:28:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/MandolinGuitar-Strap-From-A-Used-Belt/
Mandolin/Guitar Strap From A Used Belt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/8U6G/GYUQTKMJ/FAZ8U6GGYUQTKMJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/8U6G/GYUQTKMJ/FAZ8U6GGYUQTKMJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/8U6G/GYUQTKMJ/FAZ8U6GGYUQTKMJ.SMALL.jpg troubadeer Hey guys, this is my first instructable so go easy. I didn't have a strap lying around and didn't want to cut up the leather to make one, so I took an old belt and turned it into a mandolin strap with minimal hardware.  It's detachable on one end, can be sized to fit anyone on the fly, and is slee...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:57:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Controlling-Virtual-DJ-with-a-Guitar-Hero-Controll/
Controlling Virtual DJ with a Guitar Hero Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/XNW8/GYGGJPR4/FAXXNW8GYGGJPR4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/XNW8/GYGGJPR4/FAXXNW8GYGGJPR4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/XNW8/GYGGJPR4/FAXXNW8GYGGJPR4.SMALL.jpg coolwithpie Hey this is coolwithpie also known as dj RB0t and this is my first instructable on Controlling virtual dj (or any dj software that supports keyboard controls) with a Guitar hero controller. Step one First download the awesomely free program glovepie at this sitehttp://glovepie.org/glovepie.php ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:08:09 PST 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:45:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Happy-Birthday-On-Guitar/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/W6T6/GYGENQH8/FR9W6T6GYGENQH8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/W6T6/GYGENQH8/FR9W6T6GYGENQH8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/W6T6/GYGENQH8/FR9W6T6GYGENQH8.SMALL.jpg freeza36 Here is me playing happy birthday on guitar. My brother's birthday is coming up, so I have to play this for him. I just recently learned, but I don't think it is too bad.
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2012 18:02:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Beat-It-On-Guitar-Video/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/IG9P/GXJJ6KPQ/FJSIG9PGXJJ6KPQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/IG9P/GXJJ6KPQ/FJSIG9PGXJJ6KPQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/IG9P/GXJJ6KPQ/FJSIG9PGXJJ6KPQ.SMALL.jpg freeza36 Here is me playing Beat It by Michael Jackson on ym Fender Squier Telecaster. In another instructable I show how to do it in tablature.
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2012 17:55:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ghost-riders-In-the-Sky-Main-Guitar-Solo/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/P7JO/GYDLQFXZ/F5LP7JOGYDLQFXZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/P7JO/GYDLQFXZ/F5LP7JOGYDLQFXZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/P7JO/GYDLQFXZ/F5LP7JOGYDLQFXZ.SMALL.jpg freeza36 This song is by Johnny Cash. It sounds pretty good I think. I uploaded two videos because i could not decide which sounded better. Leave a comment with your opinion. e------------------------------------------ b--------------------------------------------- g-----------------------------------...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 18:34:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Guitar-Collection-so-far-that-is/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/4M96/GY4ROPCT/F144M96GY4ROPCT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/4M96/GY4ROPCT/F144M96GY4ROPCT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/4M96/GY4ROPCT/F144M96GY4ROPCT.SMALL.jpg freeza36 Here are all of my guitars. -Fender Squier Affinity Series Telecaster -Fender Starcaster Silverburst -Dean Evo XM -Lanikai Lu-11 Ukulele -Grenada Acoustic -Takamine GS 330s Acoustic The Takamine does not have a pickguard. It sells new for exactly $324. The Grenada is the acoustic with the pickg...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 17:55:17 PST 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 04:12:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-cheap-ugly-and-easy-to-remove-guit/
How to make a cheap, ugly, and easy to remove guitar Killswitch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/57WK/GY4RTVJP/FR857WKGY4RTVJP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/57WK/GY4RTVJP/FR857WKGY4RTVJP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR8/57WK/GY4RTVJP/FR857WKGY4RTVJP.SMALL.jpg kopaka22 (sorry for my english guys) Yesterday i build this, the original idea included a nice pickward shaped base, but i made a "beta" version, ugly, and tape-attached to the original pickguard, i also made a mistake in part of the construction but i fixed it later. http://youtu.be/pRRvP4QA8U...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:49:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cookie-Tin-Slide-Guitar/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/VYJX/GY4RTVFN/FTXVYJXGY4RTVFN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/VYJX/GY4RTVFN/FTXVYJXGY4RTVFN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/VYJX/GY4RTVFN/FTXVYJXGY4RTVFN.SMALL.jpg freeza36 This is a 2 string slide guitar that I started making forever ago, but just recently finished. It is mostly just scrap wood and a cookie tin. The frets are yet to come. I used a sawed off bolt for the nut and a piece of bic pen for the bridge. I used the third and fourth strings from a guitar. It is...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:13:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Two-String-Slide-Guitar/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/DS2W/GY65Q4WZ/FPIDS2WGY65Q4WZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/DS2W/GY65Q4WZ/FPIDS2WGY65Q4WZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/DS2W/GY65Q4WZ/FPIDS2WGY65Q4WZ.SMALL.jpg freeza36 This is a guitar (loosely defined) that I made a long time ago. I decided to make an instructable on it finally. It is just a 2x2, some small pieces of scrap wood, and the bottom of a "plant pot" that plants come in when you buy them. I think we got a tomato plant in this one. The "tuning pegs" are ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:47:00 PST 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 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:10:02 PST 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 18:44:38 PST 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 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:43:49 PST 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:27:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Pick-Holder-Belt/
Guitar Pick Holder Belt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/MAEG/GY0J7SFH/FQQMAEGGY0J7SFH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/MAEG/GY0J7SFH/FQQMAEGGY0J7SFH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQQ/MAEG/GY0J7SFH/FQQMAEGGY0J7SFH.SMALL.jpg musicalgenius! I've been playing guitar for some time now, and ever since I learned how to use a guitar pick, I've had the same problem: How can i store my picks without them getting lost? or How can I store my picks in a place other than my wallet where i can easily get them whenever, or wherever i want without p...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:30:38 PST 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:33:32 PST 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:07:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Simple-Guitar/
How to Make a Simple Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/V9EM/GXL5P3BM/F56V9EMGXL5P3BM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/V9EM/GXL5P3BM/F56V9EMGXL5P3BM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/V9EM/GXL5P3BM/F56V9EMGXL5P3BM.SMALL.jpg bhavyamadan In this Instructable I will teach you how to make a guitar. Plz be nice it is my first instructable. Materials For this instructable you will need the following things... . 36 by 17 inches styrofoam . paint of your option . pencil and eraser . black marker . sharp knife . 6 1/2 inch nails . 3 t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:13:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-DIY-Magnetic-Coil-Pickup-for-you-CBG-from-a-/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/DKH8/FYYNEHCJ/FB9DKH8FYYNEHCJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/DKH8/FYYNEHCJ/FB9DKH8FYYNEHCJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/DKH8/FYYNEHCJ/FB9DKH8FYYNEHCJ.SMALL.jpg Darwins_Deathcat In this video, I show how you can easily make a magnetic coil pickup for your Cigar Box Guitar from the coil in an easy to find 12volt "wallwart" transformer. The tone is great, and the output is high. The process is relatively easy, but involves using sharp implements. Please be careful! I am not r...
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