http://www.instructables.com Sun, 26 May 2013 00:56:51 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/10-easy-steps-to-make-your-own-cello/
10 easy steps to make your own cello! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/XIA5/HF23K4WQ/FUWXIA5HF23K4WQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/XIA5/HF23K4WQ/FUWXIA5HF23K4WQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/XIA5/HF23K4WQ/FUWXIA5HF23K4WQ.SMALL.jpg innovation redesigned My friend and I attempted to make a cello--these are the results.  1) We made a functioning cello, as well as a bow from scratch.  The main body of the cello i used plywood, not traditional, but soaked- and compressed pinewood can become pretty dense and resonates well, also it bends well! For the f...
By: innovation redesigned

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:07:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Pan-Flutewith-Straws/
Homemade Pan Flute...with Straws! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/THW9/HF23QIT9/F67THW9HF23QIT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/THW9/HF23QIT9/F67THW9HF23QIT9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/THW9/HF23QIT9/F67THW9HF23QIT9.SMALL.jpg ccarreer This is my first Instructible, so go easy on me. I babysit for a friend of mine, and her little girl is a HUGE Legend of Zelda fan. While YouTubing, she apparently came across this tutorial on how to make a set of pan flutes at home, but the tutorial she showed me used actual power tools, and that'...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 07:56:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carbon-fiber-guitar-body-Made-at-Techshop/
Carbon fiber guitar body - Made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/V3KE/HE7D9HX0/FFQV3KEHE7D9HX0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/V3KE/HE7D9HX0/FFQV3KEHE7D9HX0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/V3KE/HE7D9HX0/FFQV3KEHE7D9HX0.SMALL.jpg workislove In this instructable I will show you how I made the body for my carbon fiber acoustic guitar, part of a workshop at Techshop. It was made laying layers of carbon fiber and fiberglass over a cardboard mold, then hardening the fibers with marine grade epoxy. The mold was modeled after a 1940 Gibson L-...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:18:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Powered-Pedal-Board-with-Input-Jacks/
DIY Powered Pedal Board with Input Jacks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/T7W4/HE7D9ND8/FFWT7W4HE7D9ND8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/T7W4/HE7D9ND8/FFWT7W4HE7D9ND8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/T7W4/HE7D9ND8/FFWT7W4HE7D9ND8.SMALL.jpg Steve8043 Please bear with me if this is hard to follow or needs clarification...this is my first Instructable.  If you have a question, feel free to ask in the comments! This project started as really just a combination of several ideas.  I wanted a pedal board that was light but sturdy (many DIY boards I h...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:46:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Electric-Guitar/
Cardboard Electric Guitar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/KRPV/HDYZ84SA/FDEKRPVHDYZ84SA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/KRPV/HDYZ84SA/FDEKRPVHDYZ84SA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDE/KRPV/HDYZ84SA/FDEKRPVHDYZ84SA.SMALL.jpg bwrussell Thanks to Amazon's inefficient packing methods, particularly their love affair with oversize boxes, and my aversion to having to interact with people while I shop we almost always have a more cardboard on hand than I can fit in our recycling bin. When I first considered a project to reuse the cardbo...
By: bwrussell

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:30:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-low-cost-Eurorack-Suitcase/
Build your own low-cost Eurorack-Suitcase - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/264Z/HDYZJ30J/F57264ZHDYZJ30J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/264Z/HDYZJ30J/F57264ZHDYZJ30J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/264Z/HDYZJ30J/F57264ZHDYZJ30J.SMALL.jpg mploj When I looked out for solutions on how to carry along my modular synthesizer I noticed three options: 1. spend a lot of money for one of the (seldom) commercial solutions 2. put the stuff into a massive 19" rack which wouldn't fit onto my desk 3. build something for my own I decided for the last op...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:12:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Designing-and-building-an-acoustic-synthesizer/
Designing and building an 'acoustic' synthesizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/XF9M/HD4VGXS7/FGAXF9MHD4VGXS7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/XF9M/HD4VGXS7/FGAXF9MHD4VGXS7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/XF9M/HD4VGXS7/FGAXF9MHD4VGXS7.SMALL.jpg ArvidJense For my internship at Create Digital Music/Meeblip I've created quite a fun little synthesizer. This thing is meant to be more flexible than other synthesizer by making it completely independent; it is battery powered, has its own amplifier/speaker and is controlled by a manually operated sequencer. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:12:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Microphone-Stand/
DIY Microphone Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/JVLK/HCJOG88O/FAQJVLKHCJOG88O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/JVLK/HCJOG88O/FAQJVLKHCJOG88O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/JVLK/HCJOG88O/FAQJVLKHCJOG88O.SMALL.jpg Gabezilla If you're here, it means you're trying to build your own mic stand. The collective wisdom of the internet will simply tell you to duct tape your mic to a broom and lean it up against a chair. DON'T LISTEN TO THEM. There's a million better ways to do this - here's mine. Parts All the components ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Feb 2013 11:21:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Recorder/
PVC Recorder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FIZ/RTJQ/DQPEQ2W39KI/FIZRTJQDQPEQ2W39KI.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIZ/RTJQ/DQPEQ2W39KI/FIZRTJQDQPEQ2W39KI.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIZ/RTJQ/DQPEQ2W39KI/FIZRTJQDQPEQ2W39KI.SMALL.jpg howtern Always wanted to make your own recorder? me too. check out this tasty musical instrument. steps 1-7 = photo instructablestep 8 = video instructable Parts Layout +The PVC Recorder uses 3/4" diameter, 1/16" wall PVC. Pipe length is variable. A foot length is a good place to start. + about an inch...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2006 13:20:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Coconut-Thumb-Piano/
Electric Coconut Thumb Piano - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/KIQX/H9G0SX52/FW8KIQXH9G0SX52.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/KIQX/H9G0SX52/FW8KIQXH9G0SX52.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/KIQX/H9G0SX52/FW8KIQXH9G0SX52.SMALL.jpg friger If you are like me and every time you crack open a coconut you find the shells just too cool to throw out then this instructable is for you.   The idea of making a coconut shell thumb piano came to me one afternoon while I was trying to come up with some way to entertain my 3 and 5 year old girls.  ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:34:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Drummer-Wanted-Things-That-Think-TTT-2012/
Drummer Wanted - Things That Think (TTT) - 2012 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/U17B/H8RVCKCC/FX9U17BH8RVCKCC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/U17B/H8RVCKCC/FX9U17BH8RVCKCC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/U17B/H8RVCKCC/FX9U17BH8RVCKCC.SMALL.jpg danathughes Drummer Wanted is a slide guitar playing automaton that will play as long as someone will play the drums for it, designed and built for the Fall 2012 Things That Think course taught at the University of Colorado -- Boulder.  There are two main mechanisms controlling the motions, one for the strummin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 08:16:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Assemble-a-Flute/
How to Assemble a Flute - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/7LY6/H703ONAB/F6Q7LY6H703ONAB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/7LY6/H703ONAB/F6Q7LY6H703ONAB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Q/7LY6/H703ONAB/F6Q7LY6H703ONAB.SMALL.jpg ADSweets You have decided to play the flute, but do not know how to properly assemble the instrument.  These instructions will show you how to assemble your flute. Required items: Flute Know the Parts The flute comes in 3 parts: head joint, body, and foot joint. Identify Body Open instrument case and ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:37:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Musical-Wine-Glass/
Musical Wine Glass - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/ZR18/H63P469C/FH4ZR18H63P469C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/ZR18/H63P469C/FH4ZR18H63P469C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/ZR18/H63P469C/FH4ZR18H63P469C.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam For play, for music, for oenophilia! Remember when you were younger and you went to a nice restaurant and they served you water in a wineglass? And you learned that if you ran your finger around the rim, you could make the wineglass "sing" with vibrations- and at different pitches, depending on the...
By: SelkeyMoonbeam

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:32:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Conch-Horn/
Cardboard Conch Horn - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/86LK/H5IRV8L6/FUM86LKH5IRV8L6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/86LK/H5IRV8L6/FUM86LKH5IRV8L6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/86LK/H5IRV8L6/FUM86LKH5IRV8L6.SMALL.jpg Kiteman Conch shells make a grand sound as a horn, but several species of the the actual animal are endangered, harmed by being harvested for the souvenir industry. This is my attempt to create a more sustainable version of the instrument. Materials and tools If you know my work, you know I like simple ...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2012 17:35:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Awesome-Cigar-Box-Dulcimer/
Awesome Cigar Box Dulcimer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/OEFO/H461X44F/F6AOEFOH461X44F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/OEFO/H461X44F/F6AOEFOH461X44F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/OEFO/H461X44F/F6AOEFOH461X44F.SMALL.jpg rmazzupappa Growing up in Appalachia I've seen my fair share of backwoods instruments but none are more impressive to me than the Cigar Box Guitars. Being left handed is what attracted me to playing the dulcimer, it was inexpensive and easy to flip the strings around. I was never much for playing traditional du...
By: rmazzupappa

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:50:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Backcountry-diddley-walking-stick-for-those-witho/
Backcountry diddley bow - walking stick (for those without a backpacking guitar) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/5U83/H3HCL7CB/FRY5U83H3HCL7CB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/5U83/H3HCL7CB/FRY5U83H3HCL7CB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/5U83/H3HCL7CB/FRY5U83H3HCL7CB.SMALL.jpg MikeCicc I wanted a stringed instrument to take with me into the backcountry, one that could survive a full day of hiking in the sun or rain with minimal fuss, but that would provide music and fun around the campfire at the end of the day.  AND, it had to be light weight for long multi-day trips. This varia...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:14:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Pickup/
DIY Pickup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FHJ/JBXG/H2WEWRQ4/FHJJBXGH2WEWRQ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FHJ/JBXG/H2WEWRQ4/FHJJBXGH2WEWRQ4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FHJ/JBXG/H2WEWRQ4/FHJJBXGH2WEWRQ4.SMALL.jpg Toms Workshop This is a simple and cheap way to make your own electronic pickup using a relay switch! The relay switch has a fine wire coil inside which is perfect for a pickup. Combined with a strong magnet it can produce a really good sound. This pickup only works for one string. However, if you want to use i...
By: Toms Workshop

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:39:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/One-Stringed-Music-Stick/
One Stringed Music Stick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FPH/8VTZ/H337K927/FPH8VTZH337K927.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPH/8VTZ/H337K927/FPH8VTZH337K927.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPH/8VTZ/H337K927/FPH8VTZH337K927.SMALL.jpg Toms Workshop Having seen Seasick Steve playing his diddley bow on YouTube I wanted to have a go at making one. I thought it'd be cool if I could combine a walking stick with the string to make the instrument. Here's how I did it. What you need Parts: 1. A wooden handle (70 cm ish..), or something similar. I...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:42:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Makedo-Xylophone/
Makedo Xylophone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/828H/H337JTIV/F8Z828HH337JTIV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/828H/H337JTIV/F8Z828HH337JTIV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/828H/H337JTIV/F8Z828HH337JTIV.SMALL.jpg makedo-able Today we started by playing with the cardboard tubes we’ve been gathering - foil tubes, cling wrap tubes, toilet paper tubes, postal tubes, paper towel tubes. Each varied in size and thickness so we lined them up and all of a sudden, what was previously packaging waste now turned into a musical inst...
By: makedo-able

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Jun 2012 18:53:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Marching-Machine-Percussion-Instrument/
Marching Machine- Percussion Instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/IO3T/H1ZG728K/F0VIO3TH1ZG728K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/IO3T/H1ZG728K/F0VIO3TH1ZG728K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/IO3T/H1ZG728K/F0VIO3TH1ZG728K.SMALL.jpg coloradofshr Being one of the band fix-it guys (not technically a position, but if it gets broke, somehow it finds it way to me), I was asked to make a marching machine (also called Troop Blocks) for one of the pieces of music we were playing. The piece is Godzilla Eats Las Vegas, and is a fantastic arrangement....
By: coloradofshr

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 18:52:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replacing-a-Bass-Drum-Lug/
Replacing a Bass Drum Lug. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/6DNB/H1YOB2U5/FZ16DNBH1YOB2U5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/6DNB/H1YOB2U5/FZ16DNBH1YOB2U5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/6DNB/H1YOB2U5/FZ16DNBH1YOB2U5.SMALL.jpg Bochareldrums Hi partners out there, well this is my first post, hope you like it and hope could be useful for somebody ; I´ve been doing things from myself a long time ago, but this is the first time I take time to show; I´m an average drum player, and learned things practicing, because I´m very empiric. Well ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 22:54:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Violin-1/
Electric Violin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/SH09/H1KHAFFQ/F1VSH09H1KHAFFQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/SH09/H1KHAFFQ/F1VSH09H1KHAFFQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1V/SH09/H1KHAFFQ/F1VSH09H1KHAFFQ.SMALL.jpg Toms Workshop (Audio on step 6) This electric skeleton violin uses a piezoelectric pickup. The body and neck are solid maple and the darker wood is mahogany.  I eventually finished it in November of last year after a two year build. It could have probably been done a lot quicker but exams and school got in the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 08:53:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Makedo-Beating-Drum/
Makedo Beating Drum - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/X49E/GZQR1I6I/FRSX49EGZQR1I6I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/X49E/GZQR1I6I/FRSX49EGZQR1I6I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/X49E/GZQR1I6I/FRSX49EGZQR1I6I.SMALL.jpg makedo-able For all you little rockers, the time has come to start your gar(b)age band with this Makedo project. No percussionist is complete without a tambourine, shakers and of course their lead guitarist so start gathering materials from your recycle bin and start jamming. And if the pursuit of a life of ro...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:13:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Transform-a-ballpoint-pen-into-a-survival-whistle-/
Transform a ballpoint pen into a survival whistle mini-pen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/M11F/GZ5NTQWN/FIIM11FGZ5NTQWN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/M11F/GZ5NTQWN/FIIM11FGZ5NTQWN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/M11F/GZ5NTQWN/FIIM11FGZ5NTQWN.SMALL.jpg mistyp This Instructable shows you how to transform a common ballpoint pen into a survival whistle which will fit inside an Altoids tin and still work as a pen. This multi-functionality helps to save space in the tight confines of the tin. DISCLAIMER: Though this whistle is ear-splittingly loud when confi...
By: mistyp

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:55:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Guitar-Amplifier-Motherboard-out-of-Phenoli/
Make a Guitar Amplifier Motherboard out of Phenolic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/GA70/GYQES01Z/FFLGA70GYQES01Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/GA70/GYQES01Z/FFLGA70GYQES01Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/GA70/GYQES01Z/FFLGA70GYQES01Z.SMALL.jpg KrushIndustries First of all, I made this at TechShop Detroit. All of the tools used can be found in the shop, which is pretty awesome. The link for techshop is here: www.techshop.ws I am building a guitar amplifier from a kit, and the motherboard was made of cheesy cardboard.  I decided to make mine out of pheno...
By: KrushIndustries

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:48:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-curly-box-didge-and-how-not-to/
How to build a curly box-didge, and how not to - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/2M7S/GYKQ5H0Y/F412M7SGYKQ5H0Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/2M7S/GYKQ5H0Y/F412M7SGYKQ5H0Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/2M7S/GYKQ5H0Y/F412M7SGYKQ5H0Y.SMALL.jpg dimdiode BACKGROUND Didgeridoos are intriguing and fascinating instruments. They make a wide range of sounds, and in the hands of an expert they almost ‘speak’ to you. There’s also a broad range of the types of music played on didges, from the ultra traditional, to mind-boggling rock, and everything in-betwe...
By: dimdiode

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:28:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Double-Flute-from-Two-Penny-Whistles/
Double Flute from Two Penny Whistles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/3PJE/GY190APQ/FUR3PJEGY190APQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/3PJE/GY190APQ/FUR3PJEGY190APQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/3PJE/GY190APQ/FUR3PJEGY190APQ.SMALL.jpg spookylean Remember Jen's double flute in The Dark Crystal? You don't? Oh, well, you must have more friends than me. Anyway, here's a way to make an unusual instrument using two cheap penny whistles, some sculpting clay, and whatever decorative touches you prefer. By the way, when you view the attached video...
By: spookylean

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:10:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Antique-banjo-restoration/
Antique banjo restoration. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/ZC2X/GX3M7VW6/FBHZC2XGX3M7VW6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/ZC2X/GX3M7VW6/FBHZC2XGX3M7VW6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/ZC2X/GX3M7VW6/FBHZC2XGX3M7VW6.SMALL.jpg friger I'll apologize up front for not documenting all the processes in this project to my normal level of detail but I think you'll get the idea of how I did things from what I did document. A friend from work brought me a 140 year old George Dobson banjo that she inherited.  It was in rough shape, over ...
By: friger

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Jan 2012 01:51:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/StyloBuzz-Synthesizer/
StyloBuzz - Synthesizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/OQ4I/GWKKMZI4/F14OQ4IGWKKMZI4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/OQ4I/GWKKMZI4/F14OQ4IGWKKMZI4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/OQ4I/GWKKMZI4/F14OQ4IGWKKMZI4.SMALL.jpg rarebeasts The StyloBuzz is a small super lofi stylus synth that allows you to play one octave of notes, you can also modify the waveform in 5 different ways using the mode control. It's really just an easy to build instrument that is lots of fun to play and can gives endless chip style sounds when you mess a...
By: rarebeasts

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:16:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Saxophone-Alchemy/
Saxophone Alchemy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/13SV/GWQVQBVV/FAE13SVGWQVQBVV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/13SV/GWQVQBVV/FAE13SVGWQVQBVV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAE/13SV/GWQVQBVV/FAE13SVGWQVQBVV.SMALL.jpg joechacon98 I have had an old Yamaha Saxophone for over thirteen years. It was bought a bit rough to begin with, and after years of use and abuse, it was time to give this reliable instrument some love. I have a munchkin who has been learning to play, so I figured this would make a wonderful gift. This instruc...
By: joechacon98

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:36:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-unfathomably-simple-one-string-electric-box-gu/
The incredibly simple cardboard box electric diddley bow / cajon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/WYFP/GWKKMQDO/FGAWYFPGWKKMQDO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/WYFP/GWKKMQDO/FGAWYFPGWKKMQDO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGA/WYFP/GWKKMQDO/FGAWYFPGWKKMQDO.SMALL.jpg offtandiscord I had an idea in my head for a simple and cheap way to tune a string using stuff lying around the workshop.  For this you will need: - A Box (small, chunky and sturdy is best) - A wooden stick of some kind (could be a mop handle, dowel, again anything sturdy) All i happened to have was some bambo...
By: offtandiscord

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:21:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-carbon-fibre-violin-i-made-from-scratch/
A carbon fibre violin i made from scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/MHZ6/GVP291ZJ/FL6MHZ6GVP291ZJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/MHZ6/GVP291ZJ/FL6MHZ6GVP291ZJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/MHZ6/GVP291ZJ/FL6MHZ6GVP291ZJ.SMALL.jpg AussieCFviolin Last year i made a carbon fibre violin , I started out  by drawing a violin on paper ,  working out the curve heights , plotting the lot on paper , Once i had my plans drawn it was time to start making moulds , the violin plate moulds started as block of plaster , that i routed out and fine carved ...
By: AussieCFviolin

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 06:37:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Playable-Cardboard-Ukulele/
Playable Cardboard Ukulele... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/ZVF2/GUVTYHUA/FTTZVF2GUVTYHUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/ZVF2/GUVTYHUA/FTTZVF2GUVTYHUA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/ZVF2/GUVTYHUA/FTTZVF2GUVTYHUA.SMALL.jpg eplunkett This Instructable will show you how to create a playable soprano ukulele from cardboard and items found at your local hardware store (plus some tuners and strings). A video of the cardboard uke in action can be found on YouTube. Materials... Items you need for this project: Several large shippi...
By: eplunkett

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:49:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Instrument-1/
PVC Instrument - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/JXTC/GUCF4R3I/F79JXTCGUCF4R3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/JXTC/GUCF4R3I/F79JXTCGUCF4R3I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/JXTC/GUCF4R3I/F79JXTCGUCF4R3I.SMALL.jpg tallman1996 This is a great and fun to play instrument. I will give you simple instructions to follow so that you too can build your own unique instrument. On mine, there are 3 octaves, plus an extra C. If you plan everything right, it can be easy to build. Special thanks to Snubby J who first inspired me to bu...
By: tallman1996

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:28:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EM-Tronic-Synth/
EM-Tronic Synth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/DFSM/GTXKAOZN/F62DFSMGTXKAOZN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/DFSM/GTXKAOZN/F62DFSMGTXKAOZN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/DFSM/GTXKAOZN/F62DFSMGTXKAOZN.SMALL.jpg rarebeasts In this Instructable I will show you how to build a small handheld digital synth called the EM-Tronic. About the EM-Tronic: With the combination of pitch, speed and mode controls, giving endless combination of sounds this Synthesizer packs quite a punch for it's size. The best thing is I've include...
By: rarebeasts

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:36:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-an-accordion-keyboard/
How to fix an accordion keyboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/YUV5/GA1BSZ8T/FFSYUV5GA1BSZ8T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/YUV5/GA1BSZ8T/FFSYUV5GA1BSZ8T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFS/YUV5/GA1BSZ8T/FFSYUV5GA1BSZ8T.SMALL.jpg beenjammin As much fun as accordions are, they can be quite intimidating to take apart, clean, or fix. There are very few accordion builders and very few accordion restorers as well- professional or amateur. Most accordions are antiques, which means that most accordions are in some state of disrepair. The mo...
By: beenjammin

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jun 2010 10:20:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dual-Atari-Punk-Console/
Dual Atari Punk Console - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/I9KY/GT8EUKYQ/F08I9KYGT8EUKYQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/I9KY/GT8EUKYQ/F08I9KYGT8EUKYQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/I9KY/GT8EUKYQ/F08I9KYGT8EUKYQ.SMALL.jpg Harrymatic The Stepped Tone Generator designed by Forrest M. Mims III, more commonly known as an 'Atari Punk Console' is a lot of fun to play around with; however you can only do so much with it. I built this one with two 556 dual timers, for a Dual Atari Punk Console. This allows you to create more complex so...
By: Harrymatic

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Oct 2011 08:29:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-Wheels-Casters-to-Your-Drum-Rack/
Add Wheels (Casters) to Your Drum Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/8H1C/GSVJVVRD/FAG8H1CGSVJVVRD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/8H1C/GSVJVVRD/FAG8H1CGSVJVVRD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/8H1C/GSVJVVRD/FAG8H1CGSVJVVRD.SMALL.jpg dTor After many weeks of my wife complaining about how hard it is to move my electronic drum rack out of the way, and constantly having to straighten out the legs after she drags it across the floor, I got fed up and went on a mission.  I decided to add a pair of wheels to one side of the rack so that we...
By: dTor

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:05:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-whistle-from-bottle-tops/
Make a whistle from bottle-tops. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/Z5G3/GS8OT3PF/FDYZ5G3GS8OT3PF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/Z5G3/GS8OT3PF/FDYZ5G3GS8OT3PF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/Z5G3/GS8OT3PF/FDYZ5G3GS8OT3PF.SMALL.jpg Kiteman We've all heard the amazing loud "survival whistles" made from bottle-tops or acorn caps. I wanted to make something more ... controlled. (you can probably work out what to do just by looking at the photo, but read on.) What you need I made this with two soda bottle caps and a piece of dri...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2011 08:32:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Slap-O-Fone/
Slap-O-Fone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/XHBX/GS3BDHY8/F5NXHBXGS3BDHY8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/XHBX/GS3BDHY8/F5NXHBXGS3BDHY8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/XHBX/GS3BDHY8/F5NXHBXGS3BDHY8.SMALL.jpg veebz After seeing this video on MAKEzine I decided that I was going to start collecting parts to build my own "Slap Tubes."  I did some research and discovered that the physics involved is fairly straightforward.  Most of my research came from this handy guide to building your own ESPAS (End Struck Plosi...
By: veebz

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 19:19:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Fiberglass-Window-Screen-Mesh-Drum-Heads/
DIY Fiberglass Window Screen Mesh Drum Heads - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/NWY4/FA190IGI/F4LNWY4FA190IGI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/NWY4/FA190IGI/F4LNWY4FA190IGI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/NWY4/FA190IGI/F4LNWY4FA190IGI.SMALL.jpg mikejl47 To me the window screen mesh heads feel great and are much quieter than the Roland mesh head on the Roland PD85 Removed the head from the rim Since I had no use for them, I used the rims from heads that came with the toms I purchased. I removed the heads from the rims with a utility knife. Fib...
By: mikejl47

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:22:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-guitar-egg-shaker/
How to make a guitar egg shaker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/4CML/GRFN23AP/FLR4CMLGRFN23AP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/4CML/GRFN23AP/FLR4CMLGRFN23AP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLR/4CML/GRFN23AP/FLR4CMLGRFN23AP.SMALL.jpg olivergon Various attemps have been made by several companies to develop something as simple as a shaker to be used while playing the guitar and thus producing rhythm while playing. We can make our own with simple tools, and using recycled elements at the same time. Materials We are going to use recycled ...
By: olivergon

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 10:14:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Really-Obnoxious-Noise-Maker/
Really Obnoxious Noise Maker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FQG/4B5R/J5REZR7AHC8/FQG4B5RJ5REZR7AHC8.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQG/4B5R/J5REZR7AHC8/FQG4B5RJ5REZR7AHC8.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQG/4B5R/J5REZR7AHC8/FQG4B5RJ5REZR7AHC8.SMALL.jpg LasVegas In this Instructable, I'm going to show you how to really irritate your friends, family and your poor dog...A friend of mine recently visited the CES (Consumer Electronic Show) convention here in Vegas. One of the freebees he brought back with him was the most obnoxious noisemakers I'd ever hear. Of...
By: LasVegas

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:05:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Railroad-Spike-Capo-for-your-Guitar-or-Banjo/
Railroad Spike Capo for your Guitar or Banjo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/51O7/F9T3VIP6/F5S51O7F9T3VIP6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/51O7/F9T3VIP6/F5S51O7F9T3VIP6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/51O7/F9T3VIP6/F5S51O7F9T3VIP6.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson Here's how to install a railroad spike capo. These are actual HO guage model railroad spikes you pound into the neck of your instrument. You can push a string under the head of the spike to hold it down, just like a regular capo that only affects that string. They're very popular for banjo. Earl Sc...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2007 12:40:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-cajon/
How to build a cajon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/FPPV/FROAGHXN/F7XFPPVFROAGHXN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/FPPV/FROAGHXN/F7XFPPVFROAGHXN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/FPPV/FROAGHXN/F7XFPPVFROAGHXN.SMALL.jpg 89joho87 A Cajon is a common instrument in South America. It is often related to flamenco music/ samba.But you can use it just as a real drum with a guitar for accompany. When you play the cajon, you are sitting on it an drumming with your hands on the front side of the drum. You can find out a whole technic...
By: 89joho87

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Mar 2009 06:37:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Cigar-Box-Tenor-Ukulele/
Building an Electric, Cigar Box Ukulele - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/FZTO/GOFFXSEO/FXTFZTOGOFFXSEO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/FZTO/GOFFXSEO/FXTFZTOGOFFXSEO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
By: paulbsa

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Apr 2011 21:05:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Homemade-Whistle-in-less-than-a-Minute/
A Homemade Whistle in less than a Minute - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/JEKR/GOOP63OM/F4OJEKRGOOP63OM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/JEKR/GOOP63OM/F4OJEKRGOOP63OM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/JEKR/GOOP63OM/F4OJEKRGOOP63OM.SMALL.jpg cammers In this Instructable I will show you how to make a quick whistle from a tin can. When I was a kid we used to make these whistles out of jam tin lids.  Apart from being a fun toy for kids, I think these whistles would be great working with dogs, directing cranes, or even to attract attention in an ...
By: cammers

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2011 05:55:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Homemade-TrumpetBugle/
Make A Homemade Trumpet/Bugle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/YB5H/FX23VUU4/F1RYB5HFX23VUU4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/YB5H/FX23VUU4/F1RYB5HFX23VUU4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/YB5H/FX23VUU4/F1RYB5HFX23VUU4.SMALL.jpg poobajones Here's how to make a trumpet out of household items. It sounds just like the real thing, except for the fact that it has no valves. Materials Ya need... O Small length of garden hose O Medium sized funnel O Trumpet mouthpiece (found at any music store) OR use the metal connector at the end  O Du...
By: poobajones

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:06:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Antique-Light-Bulb-Organ-MIDIOSC-Controlled/
Antique Light Bulb Organ - MIDI/OSC Controlled - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/SVSA/GLGCJGUP/FWZSVSAGLGCJGUP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/SVSA/GLGCJGUP/FWZSVSAGLGCJGUP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/SVSA/GLGCJGUP/FWZSVSAGLGCJGUP.SMALL.jpg capricorn1 Create your own  antique light bulb organ to add nostalgic ambiance to any midi instrument! 12 light bulbs correspond to the 12 notes in an octave (minus the octave note). The rectangular box unfolds to position the light bulbs vertically for display, while at the same time providing a platform for...
By: capricorn1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:45:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/wristwatch-turntables/
wristwatch turntables - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/6CWW/GL4Z502O/FJH6CWWGL4Z502O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/6CWW/GL4Z502O/FJH6CWWGL4Z502O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJH/6CWW/GL4Z502O/FJH6CWWGL4Z502O.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Scratching records is loads of fun, even if you're not a turntablist. Don't you wish you could drop phat beats and scratch wherever you go? Well now you can; be a DJ Hero with wristwatch turntables! Using 2 recordable greeting cards and some potentiometers you can record your own song, beat or samp...
By: mikeasaurus

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