http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 01:35:56 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Carbon-Fiber-Gourd-For-Berimbau/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/HUGP/HFD1FDM2/FAHHUGPHFD1FDM2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/HUGP/HFD1FDM2/FAHHUGPHFD1FDM2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/HUGP/HFD1FDM2/FAHHUGPHFD1FDM2.SMALL.jpg mayala6 This is 100% real carbon fiber. It was hand laid on top of a very dry and smooth gourd. Originally I was going to keep the cracked gourd inside, as this was part of a Brazilian instrument called a berimbau. I then decided to break off the inside gourd through the bottom opening and left the carbon a...
By: mayala6

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:26:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Electronic-Drums-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/NP5J/HD4VQ6EB/FX2NP5JHD4VQ6EB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/NP5J/HD4VQ6EB/FX2NP5JHD4VQ6EB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX2/NP5J/HD4VQ6EB/FX2NP5JHD4VQ6EB.SMALL.jpg podpadstudios I have been making Electronic drums for a while now. My latest set have evolved quite a bit over the years and recently had a well needed update.  I already have an Instructable on how I made my main set of drums. This Instructable focuses on building a very simple floor Tom. I was given an old pear...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:23:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Marimba-Xylophone-Coffee-table/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/KLY1/HFD171Q5/FABKLY1HFD171Q5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/KLY1/HFD171Q5/FABKLY1HFD171Q5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/KLY1/HFD171Q5/FABKLY1HFD171Q5.SMALL.jpg garagebum I'm really not good at planning things, i usually just start cutting and building, so i put loads of photos to try explain. Difficulty was quite intense, the bars need to be tuned in using a chromatic tuner, like a guitar tuner, but ABCDEFG. Basically, when you hollow out the middle of the bar, th...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Feb 2013 14:45:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/No-more-guitar-spring-noise/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/COAJ/HAQ30WZM/FONCOAJHAQ30WZM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/COAJ/HAQ30WZM/FONCOAJHAQ30WZM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/COAJ/HAQ30WZM/FONCOAJHAQ30WZM.SMALL.jpg curbowman VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL EN MI BLOG First of all, what is guitar spring noise? Look at this video to find out wether your guitar has it or not. I've just seen this Instructable about guitar spring noise and I think my system works a bit better. With my system (that I totally didn't invent) you can keep...
By: curbowman

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 13:29:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Japanese-Fan/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/7BZ4/H9G16E9H/FNI7BZ4H9G16E9H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/7BZ4/H9G16E9H/FNI7BZ4H9G16E9H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/7BZ4/H9G16E9H/FNI7BZ4H9G16E9H.SMALL.jpg jessyho862013 i will teach u how to fold a japenese fan ok you need: a square origami paper a rubber band if u all dont like what i did u can also go to this website ok: http://en.origami-club.com//accessories/sensu/sensu/index.html enjoy guys i hope u like this
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:12:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/tin-can-ukulele/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/YYPO/H672T764/FBQYYPOH672T764.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/YYPO/H672T764/FBQYYPOH672T764.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/YYPO/H672T764/FBQYYPOH672T764.SMALL.jpg eliyimbo To make a tin can ukulele all you need is some elastic bands(Different sizes) and a tin can. the you put the rubber and around the tin length way and then keep them in place with either tape or elastic bands.
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:32:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Metronome-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/CYRB/H5JVXCDK/FZDCYRBH5JVXCDK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/CYRB/H5JVXCDK/FZDCYRBH5JVXCDK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/CYRB/H5JVXCDK/FZDCYRBH5JVXCDK.SMALL.jpg Eddiz you can use this circuit for take the time when you are playing any instruments. *you need: -potentiometer 250k -3 resist. 1k -1 N555 -2 capacitors 22mf /16v -1 speaker 8 ohm -battery 9v -2 diode leds WATCHING THE VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LxGZSC0L4w&feature=youtu.be
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Aug 2012 09:25:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Ukulele/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/GCZF/H58PJZLJ/FDIGCZFH58PJZLJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/GCZF/H58PJZLJ/FDIGCZFH58PJZLJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDI/GCZF/H58PJZLJ/FDIGCZFH58PJZLJ.SMALL.jpg ANDY! I promised a friend to make her a ukulele, so I made one for her birthday out of my math homework, guitar tuners, paperclips, glue, aluminum angle, and some scrap wood! I like the mellow but clear sound that the paper produced, it was a bit quiet, but not that much. Great sustain though. If you have...
By: ANDY!

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:18:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Upright-Bass-Made-from-a-Wheelbarrow/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/19EF/H1PIT784/FME19EFH1PIT784.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/19EF/H1PIT784/FME19EFH1PIT784.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/19EF/H1PIT784/FME19EFH1PIT784.SMALL.jpg rich745 A few years ago I built an upright bass using a large metal wheelbarrow as the body.  Eventually I will post a more in depth look at the process!
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 20:19:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Drum-Cymbal/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPV/966P/H1JU54H0/FPV966PH1JU54H0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPV/966P/H1JU54H0/FPV966PH1JU54H0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPV/966P/H1JU54H0/FPV966PH1JU54H0.SMALL.jpg NatDaGamer After seeing a few Instructables on here, and realizing how much cheaper it would be to make my own rather than buy an extra cymbal for my electronic drum kit, I decided to make one, and am pleased with the result. It's currently mounted on a tripod and acting as a ride cymbal. My kit is the Ion Pro...
By: NatDaGamer

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 08:22:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-guitar-12/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/Y8L5/GZPZJ8RK/FHMY8L5GZPZJ8RK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/Y8L5/GZPZJ8RK/FHMY8L5GZPZJ8RK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/BBUP/GZLW9DK8/F1TBBUPGZLW9DK8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/BBUP/GZLW9DK8/F1TBBUPGZLW9DK8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Fit-guitar-strap-end-pin-buttons-and-gutar-style-s/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/4HY3/GYP1R0QD/F0B4HY3GYP1R0QD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/4HY3/GYP1R0QD/F0B4HY3GYP1R0QD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/4HY3/GYP1R0QD/F0B4HY3GYP1R0QD.SMALL.jpg Dr Qui This is how I made and fitted acoustic  guitar style straps on 2 of my Ukeleles. After trying out a round the neck style string Ukelele strap but only to find it did nothing but scrape the sound hole and be a constant annoyance as it constantly slipped lower and lower.  I decided to add strap pins...
By: Dr Qui

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:06:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-easy-Ukulele-stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/QB8Q/GYN8NXTC/FVYQB8QGYN8NXTC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/QB8Q/GYN8NXTC/FVYQB8QGYN8NXTC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVY/QB8Q/GYN8NXTC/FVYQB8QGYN8NXTC.SMALL.jpg Tedo This is a simple 3 piece stand to pop your Uke’ on while you pour another beer or sign another adoring fans chest, Its made from 2 identical pieces of 3 or 4 mm MDF hinged with gaffer/duct tape and a 3rd piece that acts a brace and holds them at the the right angle to hold your treasured uke' safely...
By: Tedo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:46:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Two-minute-ukelele/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/IZC7/GY4RAKUA/F4BIZC7GY4RAKUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/IZC7/GY4RAKUA/F4BIZC7GY4RAKUA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/IZC7/GY4RAKUA/F4BIZC7GY4RAKUA.SMALL.jpg mikolynn Hi all! In this my 2nd instructable I want to show how I make a Ukelele for my 3yo son. I call it two minutes ukelele because I build it up in two minutes and my son didn't play more than two minutes with it... ;) It's so easy to build it up, and for that I only post 1 step and some photos. B.O.M.: ...
By: mikolynn

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2012 09:18:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cymbal-Muzzle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/SFTW/GXBK86J2/FL3SFTWGXBK86J2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/SFTW/GXBK86J2/FL3SFTWGXBK86J2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL3/SFTW/GXBK86J2/FL3SFTWGXBK86J2.SMALL.jpg dreamberry Putting a muzzle on a dog lessens it's ability to bark and bite.  A cymbal muzzle does the same thing, only to cymbals.     Cymbal muzzles are rings of 1/8" Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) of various widths. A 3" ring will almost completely deaden a cymbal, but a 1/2" ring turned an obnoxiously overbearing ...
By: dreamberry

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:00:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Drum-and-Cymbal-Silencers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/MAT6/GXBNAPJ7/FH0MAT6GXBNAPJ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/MAT6/GXBNAPJ7/FH0MAT6GXBNAPJ7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/MAT6/GXBNAPJ7/FH0MAT6GXBNAPJ7.SMALL.jpg dreamberry Drums are loud. Silencers can turn boom boom paaasshh into click click tick.  If your goal is to eliminate the drumminess of your drum kit, then Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) is your new friend.  From 1/8" MLV, cut discs to fit the heads of your toms, and rings to lay on the cymbals. MLV has an amazing ab...
By: dreamberry

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:53:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CymBalls-for-cymbals/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/NNWL/GX5XJV9Z/F6XNNWLGX5XJV9Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/NNWL/GX5XJV9Z/F6XNNWLGX5XJV9Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/NNWL/GX5XJV9Z/F6XNNWLGX5XJV9Z.SMALL.jpg dreamberry CymBalls are an alternative to cymbal felts. Use like a bottom felt to produce a different response than your regular felts.  Drill the hole slightly smaller than the shaft and the CymBall will friction fit and function both as the top felt and as an alternative to the wingnut.  Make your own CymBa...
By: dreamberry

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jan 2012 11:45:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/First-Modded-SK1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/KCMD/GX10CI47/FS5KCMDGX10CI47.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/KCMD/GX10CI47/FS5KCMDGX10CI47.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/KCMD/GX10CI47/FS5KCMDGX10CI47.SMALL.jpg pstretz A friend found a Casio SK-1 for $4 or $5 at a garage sale and asked if I'd be interested in modifying/circuit-bending it .  I thought it would be fun and figured why not? The power switch was acting strangely and cutting out.  Once the keyboard was opened I saw it uses a brush system to turn the de...
By: pstretz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 6 Jan 2012 06:26:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-tester-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/RBQE/GWSJMYQR/FP2RBQEGWSJMYQR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/RBQE/GWSJMYQR/FP2RBQEGWSJMYQR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/RBQE/GWSJMYQR/FP2RBQEGWSJMYQR.SMALL.jpg sooraj619 This instrument can be used to test whether a battery is dead or not =, its is simple to make and consists of few components
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:35:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Reversible-Electronic-Keyboard-Sustain-Pedal/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/M91S/GWDXVXUW/FKCM91SGWDXVXUW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/M91S/GWDXVXUW/FKCM91SGWDXVXUW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/M91S/GWDXVXUW/FKCM91SGWDXVXUW.SMALL.jpg H4ZZ498 Hi Instructables community! I've been away for quite a while, but I am back! I've already built this, but it is really simple - you won't need a step by step. What you will need is this: - a 1/4" mono jack - a DPDT latching button - a SPST non-latching NO button - a SPST non-latching NC button - w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:22:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pillow-Drums/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/MH59/GW2QQ1BQ/FIEMH59GW2QQ1BQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/MH59/GW2QQ1BQ/FIEMH59GW2QQ1BQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIE/MH59/GW2QQ1BQ/FIEMH59GW2QQ1BQ.SMALL.jpg dreamberry Pillow drums are slightly better than nothing, and nearly free. (for me at least)  You won't bother anybody, that's for sure.  The "snare"  is a taped up phone book. The kick pedal strikes a bit of cereal box and tissue pinned to the couch.  Get the pillows propped up where they go and flump away to...
By: dreamberry

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:29:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Phone-Book-Snare-Practice-Pad/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/XGTQ/GW0HRXT7/FQLXGTQGW0HRXT7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/XGTQ/GW0HRXT7/FQLXGTQGW0HRXT7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/XGTQ/GW0HRXT7/FQLXGTQGW0HRXT7.SMALL.jpg dreamberry Make a snare drum practice pad for free out of a phone book!  I used clear packing tape to tape the phone book shut on all four sides.  Then I made a square "strike zone" out of masking tape. Next I covered the whole thing with more clear tape.  I laid this on the arm of my couch to practice. It ...
By: dreamberry

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:22:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-flute-easily/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/XUXP/GVA8VFZQ/F7SXUXPGVA8VFZQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/XUXP/GVA8VFZQ/F7SXUXPGVA8VFZQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7S/XUXP/GVA8VFZQ/F7SXUXPGVA8VFZQ.SMALL.jpg CamilleF You want to play music without instruments or any other material ? You are going to like this instructable ! In nature, if a lot of beautiful flowers are edible, one other permits to play music: dandelion. Step 1 : Pick a dandelion and cut off the head. (Your dandelion must be straight cut... ) ...
By: CamilleF

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:33:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Clarinet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/9A5N/GUBPGB5O/FCM9A5NGUBPGB5O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/9A5N/GUBPGB5O/FCM9A5NGUBPGB5O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/9A5N/GUBPGB5O/FCM9A5NGUBPGB5O.SMALL.jpg PhotonPunk This is something I made a couple of years ago. It's basically a piece of pvc with a standard clarinet mouthpiece glued on. The finger holes were measured to make it in-tune. Takes a lot of air pressure, but it sounds rather nice for a piece of pvc (I'm a very amateur clarinet player so forgive the ...
By: PhotonPunk

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:12:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Soda-Can-Rainstick/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/58VR/GV0KKIFM/F0H58VRGV0KKIFM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/58VR/GV0KKIFM/F0H58VRGV0KKIFM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/58VR/GV0KKIFM/F0H58VRGV0KKIFM.SMALL.jpg Terimakasi.com 240 cl of Soda and a Rainstick as Bonus ! Today I will explain how I made a Rainstick out of 12 tiny-cute 20cl soda cans. If you want to get a grasp of how it sounds there's a sound sample after this text Bill Of Materials: - 12 small soda cans (20 cl) - 1 black duct tape roll - 1 Fiberglass reinf...
By: Terimakasi.com

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:58:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Synth-in-a-book/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/5NYG/GV0RTVJS/FHW5NYGGV0RTVJS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/5NYG/GV0RTVJS/FHW5NYGGV0RTVJS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/5NYG/GV0RTVJS/FHW5NYGGV0RTVJS.SMALL.jpg gwydionapdafydd Here’s our custom case for the great little MeeBlip digital synth – I assembled the synth itself a while back, but it needed a case… This 1950s German cookbook was initially just the trial run, but in the end it turned out so well, it’s going to stay like that. MeeBlip itself was a breeze to build,...
By: gwydionapdafydd

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:03:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ukulele-Stand-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/GO27/GV04XA3N/F7PGO27GV04XA3N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/GO27/GV04XA3N/F7PGO27GV04XA3N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/GO27/GV04XA3N/F7PGO27GV04XA3N.SMALL.jpg freeza36 I made this out of scrap-wood and a dowel that I had laying around. I was getting tired of having to remove my uke from its case every time I used it, so I made this. It is held together by screws, and the piece that holds the head/neck of the uke is a bend piece of metal. I put duct tape on it for ...
By: freeza36

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:56:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-your-guitar-or-bass-headstock-cheap-and-fast/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/D1U3/GUPT2Q41/FY7D1U3GUPT2Q41.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/D1U3/GUPT2Q41/FY7D1U3GUPT2Q41.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/D1U3/GUPT2Q41/FY7D1U3GUPT2Q41.SMALL.jpg boonokian I recently decided my bass would look better with a black headstock. This is my fast, simple, and easily reversible solution. It cost me $1.44 and took me less than 10 minutes start to finish. All you need is: 1) a sheet of self adhesive craft vinyl. Got mine from ebay for $1.44 2) exacto knife....
By: boonokian

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 13:19:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-Fast-Fret/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/AXCP/GTXBF6FJ/FOSAXCPGTXBF6FJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/AXCP/GTXBF6FJ/FOSAXCPGTXBF6FJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/AXCP/GTXBF6FJ/FOSAXCPGTXBF6FJ.SMALL.jpg WickeD12 Hey, today im going to show you how to use fast fret. But first: What the HELL is Fast Fret??? Fast Fret is a guitar string product. It makes your strings last longer and makes it easier to play. I recommend FastFret cause your strings will last WAY longer... Equipment: Fast Fret(Music Stores ar...
By: WickeD12

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:32:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-Electric-Diddley-Bo-Guitar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/8ZHO/GSUSNTAM/FWG8ZHOGSUSNTAM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/8ZHO/GSUSNTAM/FWG8ZHOGSUSNTAM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/8ZHO/GSUSNTAM/FWG8ZHOGSUSNTAM.SMALL.jpg spacepirate04 Home Made Electric Diddley Bo Guitar for 7 dollars and the guitar base is a bed post its the perfect shape and already looks like a guitar didn't even have to cut it :) fun little project just have to learn to play it lol
By: spacepirate04

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:05:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-violin-projectIm-currently/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/CRDY/GUI4X2DM/F4QCRDYGUI4X2DM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/CRDY/GUI4X2DM/F4QCRDYGUI4X2DM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Q/CRDY/GUI4X2DM/F4QCRDYGUI4X2DM.SMALL.jpg zigzagchris I'm currently in the process of building my first instrument. I planned off and on for a month and im now just starting the real steps. I plan to post images of my progress and in the end possibly an instructable on it. I'm using Walnut for the body. The design is a original but I will give credit t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:59:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Switch-Foot-Pedal/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/IBM6/GSIFG2BD/F5NIBM6GSIFG2BD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/IBM6/GSIFG2BD/F5NIBM6GSIFG2BD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/IBM6/GSIFG2BD/F5NIBM6GSIFG2BD.SMALL.jpg nsnip There are two basic foot switches used with musical devices.  Latch (latching) switches and momentary switches.  Latching switches "latch" open and closed and are commonly used with guitar amplifiers to activate distortion or other effects.  Momentary switches are either always ON or always OFF, w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:22:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ukulele-Stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/MK1Q/GSGYIHMI/FZGMK1QGSGYIHMI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/MK1Q/GSGYIHMI/FZGMK1QGSGYIHMI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/MK1Q/GSGYIHMI/FZGMK1QGSGYIHMI.SMALL.jpg bkjkhker This is a ukulele stand that I built in woodshop last year. It's pretty simple but it looks great and works very well. I didn't take any pictures while I was building it, so I can only show you the finished product but it's simple enough that you should be able to get the general gist of it ;)
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:00:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pigeon-Fiddle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/3RPE/GS3BD4RQ/FLB3RPEGS3BD4RQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/3RPE/GS3BD4RQ/FLB3RPEGS3BD4RQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/3RPE/GS3BD4RQ/FLB3RPEGS3BD4RQ.SMALL.jpg jesse.hensel The back, sides and neck of the pigeon fiddle are all carved from a single birch burl. The top is carved out of sitka spruce.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Sep 2011 09:47:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/African-Kalimba-Thumb-Piano/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/E9FL/GS045ZL3/FSLE9FLGS045ZL3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/E9FL/GS045ZL3/FSLE9FLGS045ZL3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/E9FL/GS045ZL3/FSLE9FLGS045ZL3.SMALL.jpg froggy2u Each note of a kalimba, mbira, kaffir piano etc. is a separate idiophone, and in orchestral terms, the instrument as a whole belongs in the bar percussion family (specifically: lamellophones). Furthermore, the thumbs are not exclusively used, as some instruments are played with the thumbs and other ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2011 18:54:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Brass-horn-repair-with-ice/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/V5ZX/GRTHQ3NH/FFMV5ZXGRTHQ3NH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/V5ZX/GRTHQ3NH/FFMV5ZXGRTHQ3NH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/V5ZX/GRTHQ3NH/FFMV5ZXGRTHQ3NH.SMALL.jpg swander Use the power of ice to remove dents in a horn. If you live in a cold climate, you know frozen pipes bursts. That is because water expands about 9% when it freezes. You can use that property to pop out dents and expand crushed tubing in brass instruments with a little luck. I had a crushed leadpipe...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:15:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PVinnCeridoo-snake-like-folded-PVC-Djinngeridoo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/WWU5/GRTHPASL/FT9WWU5GRTHPASL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/WWU5/GRTHPASL/FT9WWU5GRTHPASL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/WWU5/GRTHPASL/FT9WWU5GRTHPASL.SMALL.jpg Terimakasi.com Hello DIYers, Today I'll show you I how built a "snake-like" PVC Djinngeridoo Note: Just added a sample sound today (14 sept 11), my teacher and famous player            "Raphaël Didjaman" was kind enough to try this "toy" instrument and allow me            to record him while playing.            ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:22:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-EVH-Frankenstrat-Guitar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/JAXU/GQ226Q85/FLYJAXUGQ226Q85.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/JAXU/GQ226Q85/FLYJAXUGQ226Q85.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/JAXU/GQ226Q85/FLYJAXUGQ226Q85.SMALL.jpg Radioactive_Legos This project started out when my friend gave me his old kiddie guitar because he didn't have the time or desire to fix it.  As soon as I got it, I disassembled it completely, then sanded off the original red color and went to work painting it in true Eddie Van Halen fashion.  With some patience and ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:15:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Fender-Princeton-Style-Guitar-Amp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/CDX8/GPBDFH7W/FADCDX8GPBDFH7W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/CDX8/GPBDFH7W/FADCDX8GPBDFH7W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAD/CDX8/GPBDFH7W/FADCDX8GPBDFH7W.SMALL.jpg Spiky1987 This my replica of the fender princeton AA964 http://www.webphix.com/schematic%20heaven/www.schematicheaven.com/fenderamps/princeton_aa964_schem.pdf It took me like 6 month to build the electronic part ( buying and shipping ). All soldering was made with silver solder. The wood is pine with cherr...
By: Spiky1987

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:11:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Drum-Held/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/TGNA/GO8DBVIW/FH5TGNAGO8DBVIW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/TGNA/GO8DBVIW/FH5TGNAGO8DBVIW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/TGNA/GO8DBVIW/FH5TGNAGO8DBVIW.SMALL.jpg rramakers Drum held is a project created in the context of the course Mobile & pervasive computing by Raf Ramakers and Angelo Trotta at Hasselt University (2010-2011). Drum Held creates a whole new dimension of the meaning 'virtual drumming'. It offers great interaction possibilities. The player is able to ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 17:13:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Instrument/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/Y9YI/GNFSK6UH/FDKY9YIGNFSK6UH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/Y9YI/GNFSK6UH/FDKY9YIGNFSK6UH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/Y9YI/GNFSK6UH/FDKY9YIGNFSK6UH.SMALL.jpg Poehls05 Here is some stuff I can play on it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLO9u9ab_UM This is a Blue-Man Group style instrument my dad and I built over spring break. It's made from PVC pipe and some wood, mainly got from restore (habitat for humanity). The longer pipes make make deeper sounds with lower...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 May 2011 18:24:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bacon-Love-Blues-on-a-bacon-guitar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/JTQM/GNBEUZKH/FBRJTQMGNBEUZKH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/JTQM/GNBEUZKH/FBRJTQMGNBEUZKH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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 16:48:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Medieval-Vielle/ http://cdn.instructables.com/F04/VAL6/GLWQVK55/F04VAL6GLWQVK55.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F04/VAL6/GLWQVK55/F04VAL6GLWQVK55.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F04/VAL6/GLWQVK55/F04VAL6GLWQVK55.SMALL.jpg spookylean This is my replica of a medieval vielle, an ancestor of the modern violin. It was played by troubadours from the 13th to the 15th centuries.
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:03:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mali-Weave-Atabaque/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/HZCW/GL4Z6TYL/FG2HZCWGL4Z6TYL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/HZCW/GL4Z6TYL/FG2HZCWGL4Z6TYL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/HZCW/GL4Z6TYL/FG2HZCWGL4Z6TYL.SMALL.jpg chapa-de-frente Percussion is my thing, especially Drums. I made this Atabaque, experimenting with a few different methods in its construction, and it turns out to be the stand out, with the best sound and volume, ease of tuning and even a shorter creation time with no complications. The extra rope from the tighte...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:39:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Amp-in-Case-Reproduction/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/S7O4/GKXTXHMX/FZFS7O4GKXTXHMX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/S7O4/GKXTXHMX/FZFS7O4GKXTXHMX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/S7O4/GKXTXHMX/FZFS7O4GKXTXHMX.SMALL.jpg grp19 The Project - An Old Guitar and Amp Need a New Home In the 1960's Sears sold a Silvertone-made guitar complete with a hard shell case with a built-in tube amplifier. A blues-guitar playing friend of mine acquired one a few years ago, and though the guitar and amp worked well enough, the case was ...
By: grp19

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Mar 2011 22:11:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Box-Drum/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/WGOA/GKI1FU7D/FVKWGOAGKI1FU7D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/WGOA/GKI1FU7D/FVKWGOAGKI1FU7D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/WGOA/GKI1FU7D/FVKWGOAGKI1FU7D.SMALL.jpg firepup104 MATERIALS: 2 16 by 17 inch and 3/4 inch thick 3 24 by 16 inch and 3/4 inch thick 1 24 by 16 inch and 1/4 inch thick 1 large snare that I bought at guitar center TOOLS: nail gun glue saw
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:26:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Trumpet-pencil-shooter-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/S9US/GJMOF63H/FHBS9USGJMOF63H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/S9US/GJMOF63H/FHBS9USGJMOF63H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/S9US/GJMOF63H/FHBS9USGJMOF63H.SMALL.jpg aleceatsfood I had this 'ible out for a little bit but took it back just to submit it as photos. Although this includes step by step I felt it was better in this section. So here, there is some trumpets that won't fit together like mine can so if yours can, thats cool. So here just follow the pictures and the li...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2011 13:05:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/REFLEXION-SCREEN-MICROPHONE-STUDIO/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/MGBU/GJC42I27/F0GMGBUGJC42I27.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/MGBU/GJC42I27/F0GMGBUGJC42I27.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/MGBU/GJC42I27/F0GMGBUGJC42I27.SMALL.jpg damsession why to spend 300 bucks in a reflexion filter when you got pipes, fence, wall to wall carpet, a few more stuff and time ?!!! this is what i made in 5 hours and it's a pretty good result ( i think!)
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:12:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/String-Wallet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/B60W/GIWZLOF5/FMPB60WGIWZLOF5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/B60W/GIWZLOF5/FMPB60WGIWZLOF5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/B60W/GIWZLOF5/FMPB60WGIWZLOF5.SMALL.jpg gas12 Using a $2 Ikea CD wallet organize and store all of your instrument stings. Optionally I used my label maker. Be sure to put an  " if found "  number inside , this is my second one. It fits inside most instrument cases. Also use a pocket for picks.
By: gas12

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