First DIY Tin Can Banjo: Built on Vacation, Played Forever
Discover how I crafted my first Tin Can Banjo during a vacation. A simple DIY project that turned boredom into music and created memories that last forever.
DIY Travel Guitar Accessories For Compact And Easy Setup
Discover the best DIY travel guitar accessories for compact and easy setup. Explore creative solutions to enhance your travel guitar experience on a budget.
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An easy way to make a pickup from a transformer. Part 2: Use
Introduction Prerequisites. This is the continuation of the other post, “Happiness Does Exist! An Easy Way to Make a Magnetic Pickup“. Now it’s about the implementation of the idea of the DIY pickup from the transformer. Charger In the previous post, I said “spare transformer” to use, but I forgot to say where you can…
Deltoluxe Pickup: Distant Sound of the Old Delta Blues.
Introduction The Gretch Deltoluxe Pickup since released was quite an intriguing novelty to me. I always thought that the piezo transducer is the only right choice for the blues guitar. You just have no alternative when you have to preserve the acoustic sound of the instrument carefully. Which is considered an authentic blues sound. And…
Embrace The Magic: Solo Guitar Kit For Your Music
Experience the enchantment of DIY music creation with a Solo guitar kit. Craft your melody, ignite emotions, and embark on a heartfelt musical journey.
Cigarbox Ukulele: A Unique Twist on a Classic Sound
This is about another “leftover” project. Cigarbox Ukulele.Time by time, while shopping for the cigar boxes I collect the small boxes if they are nice looking and free (my favourite price).I also had 3 tuning pegs and a 2′ poplar plank which left from the 6′ plank used in P-Bass Cigar Box Project It’s not…
DIY Guitar Pickup in 4 Easy and Simple Steps.
Here is my way to make Cigar Box Guitar DIY guitar pickup. What makes pickup a pickup? The copper coil winded around a strong enough magnet. That’s all. 1. Get a sewing bobbin For Your DIY Guitar Pickup. You are lucky if you have a sewing machine at home.That means that you should have plenty…
Mandolin in the woods: Miracles still may happen.
It was my already quite old dream: to have and try a mandolin. As a common hobby player collector I could not let myself to buy a brand new instrument just to give it a try. So, I started to dig the CraigList and Kijiji in a hope that someone may want to get rid…
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How To Build Your DIY Magnetic Pickup For Diddley Bow: Part 1
Introduction: Did you know you can build a DIY magnetic pickup for your CBG or Diddley Bow for next to nothing? Magnetic pickups offer a warmer tone and higher output compared to piezo pickups, which are commonly used in these instruments. Materials: Broken headphones (free from friends or electronics stores) Magnet (from the headphones) Copper…
P-Bass Cigar Box Guitar: Building and Playing Made Easy
Learn all about the P-Bass Cigar Box Guitar! Explore its unique design, sound, and why it’s a must-try for DIY guitar enthusiasts.
Blood Red Telecaster Project: closer to the results.
Finally I’ve got some time to describe how this “telecaster” guitar project is going so far. I didn’t expect that everything would go smoothly. Well, and I was right! It is always a challenge when you are trying to put together some random parts from different projects. Which were just collecting the dust in your…
Cigar Box Guitar Neck: which sort of the wood?
Building a cigar box guitar? This guide explores the best wood for your guitar neck, for both sound and easy crafting. Build your dream CBG!