Instructables: exploring - video - guitars http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 13:12:50 PDT BLOX v1.01 Pedalboard out of wooden beer crate. http://www.instructables.com/id/Pedalboard-out-of-wooden-beer-crate/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/KLTT/HFSHU6HK/F7KKLTTHFSHU6HK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/KLTT/HFSHU6HK/F7KKLTTHFSHU6HK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7K/KLTT/HFSHU6HK/F7KKLTTHFSHU6HK.SMALL.jpg Sebdec I still have to do some cable management. And I will use some velcro for sticking the pedals to their place, but for the moment I'm still in doubt in which order the pedals should go.
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Thu, 2 May 2013 10:35:48 PDT
How to build a Cigar Box Guitar http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-Cigar-Box-Guitar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/VCEG/HET13ISW/FZVVCEGHET13ISW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/VCEG/HET13ISW/FZVVCEGHET13ISW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/VCEG/HET13ISW/FZVVCEGHET13ISW.SMALL.jpg charlieCG This is a video detailing how I built my Cigar Box Guitar. I made the neck out of poplar and the fingerboard out of rosewood. The fretboard radius is 14" and the scale length is 22.5 inches.  To  comlete this project you will need: MATERIALS -a cigar box -a 1x4 poplar board -a rosewood fingerboard ...
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Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:10:49 PDT
Ukulele construction - video tutorials http://www.instructables.com/id/Learn-how-to-make-a-Ukulele-with-these-instruction/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/3KDI/HBUZF4J8/FDW3KDIHBUZF4J8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/3KDI/HBUZF4J8/FDW3KDIHBUZF4J8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDW/3KDI/HBUZF4J8/FDW3KDIHBUZF4J8.SMALL.jpg mistermac Here is an example of the video series and if you would like to view them all please click on the links below: Video 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAd1cd-JZNg Video 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fn74DTjTtM Video 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjWZKtL1H2c Video 4: http://www.youtube.com/...
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Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:31:49 PST
Ukulele Stands from cardboard boxes http://www.instructables.com/id/Ukulele-Stands-from-cardboard-boxes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/1JY3/H74323EX/FP91JY3H74323EX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/1JY3/H74323EX/FP91JY3H74323EX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/1JY3/H74323EX/FP91JY3H74323EX.SMALL.jpg juniortan Recently ukulele adoptees, my son and me, of course, needed some stands for our instruments. We also have a lot of cardboard boxes at home.
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Mon, 1 Oct 2012 10:05:30 PDT
Homemade DIY Guitar Pickup Cover http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-DIY-Guitar-Pickup-Cover/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/GD6F/H6S40YID/FF7GD6FH6S40YID.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/GD6F/H6S40YID/FF7GD6FH6S40YID.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/GD6F/H6S40YID/FF7GD6FH6S40YID.SMALL.jpg men lahak If you think, "i,m bored for my guitar look" but you don't want a full modification, this is an option. add a cover to you guitar pickups, like a expensive ones (EMG). In this video show you how to make a cover using a Cold Porcelain. enjoy it!
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Thu, 6 Sep 2012 14:29:31 PDT
Mobile Guitar Factory http://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-Guitar-Factory/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/UZV9/H672XBL3/FHHUZV9H672XBL3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/UZV9/H672XBL3/FHHUZV9H672XBL3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/UZV9/H672XBL3/FHHUZV9H672XBL3.SMALL.jpg Praxis Guitars My submission for the Jack Daniel's Independence project consists of turning an old delivery van into a mobile guitar factory. This would require a modest investment in tools; a small (36"x12"x2") CNC mill or router, and a 3d printer. A laser would complete the digital tooling, but is not necessary....
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Mon, 3 Sep 2012 18:12:32 PDT
Thomas DeMeco & Vocalion Band http://www.instructables.com/id/Thomas-DeMeco-Vocalion-Band/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/6WOX/H5Y9VXQ4/FFH6WOXH5Y9VXQ4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/6WOX/H5Y9VXQ4/FFH6WOXH5Y9VXQ4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/6WOX/H5Y9VXQ4/FFH6WOXH5Y9VXQ4.SMALL.jpg TBluesAxe Date of birth: 1/24/54
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Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:08:52 PDT
Making of Homer Simpson Guitar http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-of-Homer-Simpson-Guitar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/VZTK/H337KR4R/FQRVZTKH337KR4R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/VZTK/H337KR4R/FQRVZTKH337KR4R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQR/VZTK/H337KR4R/FQRVZTKH337KR4R.SMALL.jpg lovehomer A making story of Homer Guitar.
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Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:52:08 PDT
"Beat It" On Guitar Video http://www.instructables.com/id/Beat-It-On-Guitar-Video/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/IG9P/GXJJ6KPQ/FJSIG9PGXJJ6KPQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/IG9P/GXJJ6KPQ/FJSIG9PGXJJ6KPQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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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Thu, 9 Feb 2012 17:55:14 PST
"Ghost riders In the Sky" Main Guitar Solo http://www.instructables.com/id/Ghost-riders-In-the-Sky-Main-Guitar-Solo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/P7JO/GYDLQFXZ/F5LP7JOGYDLQFXZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/P7JO/GYDLQFXZ/F5LP7JOGYDLQFXZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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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Tue, 7 Feb 2012 18:34:01 PST
Simple Two String Slide Guitar http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Two-String-Slide-Guitar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/DS2W/GY65Q4WZ/FPIDS2WGY65Q4WZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/DS2W/GY65Q4WZ/FPIDS2WGY65Q4WZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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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Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:47:00 PST
Easy DIY Magnetic Coil Pickup for you CBG from a "Wallwart" Transformer. http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-DIY-Magnetic-Coil-Pickup-for-you-CBG-from-a-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/DKH8/FYYNEHCJ/FB9DKH8FYYNEHCJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/DKH8/FYYNEHCJ/FB9DKH8FYYNEHCJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/DKH8/FYYNEHCJ/FB9DKH8FYYNEHCJ.SMALL.jpg OneHarp 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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Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:42:12 PST
How to Spray Paint a Guitar! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Spray-Paint-a-Guitar/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/89NR/GPBDHJAG/FTA89NRGPBDHJAG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/89NR/GPBDHJAG/FTA89NRGPBDHJAG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/89NR/GPBDHJAG/FTA89NRGPBDHJAG.SMALL.jpg Matt Carl A tutorial on how to dissasemble and spray paint a guitar (stratocaster) any questions just comment or message me!
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Mon, 4 Jul 2011 19:57:42 PDT
How To Play Bass To Walking On The Moon http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Play-Bass-To-Walking-On-The-Moon/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/O61Q/G825NVY0/FY8O61QG825NVY0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/O61Q/G825NVY0/FY8O61QG825NVY0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/O61Q/G825NVY0/FY8O61QG825NVY0.SMALL.jpg howtoplaybassdotcom Here's a beginner level lesson looking at how to play bass to Walking On The Moon by Sting and The Police.  If you have any questions don't hesitate to head over to my how to play bass website and use the contact form.
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Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:09:24 PDT
How To Play Bass To China Girl - Beginner's Bass Lesson/Song Tutorial http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Play-Bass-To-China-Girl-Beginners-Bass-L/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/O61Q/G825NVY0/FY8O61QG825NVY0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/O61Q/G825NVY0/FY8O61QG825NVY0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/O61Q/G825NVY0/FY8O61QG825NVY0.SMALL.jpg howtoplaybassdotcom Here's a video bass lesson showing you how to play bass to China Girl by David Bowie.  If you've got any questions please head over to my how to play bass website and use the comments form.
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Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:08:37 PDT
How to play the bass riff from "Feel Good Inc" http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-play-the-bass-riff-from-quotFeel-Good-Inc/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FE6/ILPQ/FY7M6I9D/FE6ILPQFY7M6I9D.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FE6/ILPQ/FY7M6I9D/FE6ILPQFY7M6I9D.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FE6/ILPQ/FY7M6I9D/FE6ILPQFY7M6I9D.SMALL.jpg flaresam In this video, I teach you how to play the bass riff from "Feel Good Inc". Please note that in the actual song the strings are tuned a half step down. Also, in the song, some times the bassist slides down to 13 on the E string.
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Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:07:13 PDT
DIY: Make your guitar's pedalboard http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Make-your-guitars-pedalboard/ http://cdn.instructables.com/F95/XNQ1/FN82TZSF/F95XNQ1FN82TZSF.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F95/XNQ1/FN82TZSF/F95XNQ1FN82TZSF.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F95/XNQ1/FN82TZSF/F95XNQ1FN82TZSF.SMALL.jpg sergioska This video is an simple idea for a cool and cheap guitar's pedalboard. For realization of this project, you can find tools and the materials at any ironmonger with a small cost.
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Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:03:43 PST
How To Clean Guitar Or Bass Strings http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Clean-Guitar-Or-Bass-Strings/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/H0F8/FMMD1HRD/FSRH0F8FMMD1HRD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/H0F8/FMMD1HRD/FSRH0F8FMMD1HRD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/H0F8/FMMD1HRD/FSRH0F8FMMD1HRD.SMALL.jpg x_xPacox_x a little vid on how to clean guitar or bass strings (WARNING: I SEEN VIDS OF PEOPLE BOILING STRINGS TO CLEAN THEM, IT WILL CAUSE THE STRINGS TO RUST, DO NOT ATTEMPT)
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Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:46:05 PDT
D.I.Y. Guitar Pick http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Guitar-Pick/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/UOM8/FKN6C8CG/FV6UOM8FKN6C8CG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/UOM8/FKN6C8CG/FV6UOM8FKN6C8CG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV6/UOM8/FKN6C8CG/FV6UOM8FKN6C8CG.SMALL.jpg redfox1160 This video shows how to make a guitar pick from an old cd. Something I noticed is that you might not want to paint the tip so that the paint doesn't chip of on your strings.Music Credits:"Porch Blues by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creative...
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Thu, 4 Sep 2008 11:00:58 PDT
Plug your guitar into your stereo http://www.instructables.com/id/Plug-your-guitar-into-your-stereo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/JMGN/FHIK6HKQ/FSZJMGNFHIK6HKQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/JMGN/FHIK6HKQ/FSZJMGNFHIK6HKQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSZ/JMGN/FHIK6HKQ/FSZJMGNFHIK6HKQ.SMALL.jpg firemanfu How to easily attach your stereo to your guitar , worlds only $10.00 40w amp , if you already have the stereo.
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Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:55:56 PDT
How To Make Custom Guitar Picks !!!(Gauge HEAVY) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Custom-Guitar-Picks-Guage-HEAVY/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/6OXM/FHAVXU0N/FZL6OXMFHAVXU0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/6OXM/FHAVXU0N/FZL6OXMFHAVXU0N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/6OXM/FHAVXU0N/FZL6OXMFHAVXU0N.SMALL.jpg x_xPacox_x This Is a Video on how to make HEAVY GUAGE GUITAR PICKS ENJOY
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Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:55:04 PDT
Altoid Guitar http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoid-Guitar-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/8K12/FCEIM2D3/FG08K12FCEIM2D3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/8K12/FCEIM2D3/FG08K12FCEIM2D3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/8K12/FCEIM2D3/FG08K12FCEIM2D3.SMALL.jpg bumpus when i posted the slideshow, i never thought of posting a video of it, and how it sounds, so here it is. i just used a lighter for the slide (works surprisingly well). keep your eyes peeled for the instructable!!
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Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:50:00 PST
Making of a Ruby Guitar AMP http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-of-a-Ruby-Guitar-AMP/ http://cdn.instructables.com/F0E/9H9C/FAQDXEBV/F0E9H9CFAQDXEBV.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0E/9H9C/FAQDXEBV/F0E9H9CFAQDXEBV.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0E/9H9C/FAQDXEBV/F0E9H9CFAQDXEBV.SMALL.jpg larsby Ruby guitar amp made and played.Made from the excellent schematics over at : http://www.runoffgroove.com/ruby.html
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Fri, 4 Jan 2008 00:40:03 PST