Handmade Music Factory
Autor Mike Orren Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 oct 2011
The most creative musical instrument book you’ll ever find!
You don’t have to be an expert or spend a lot of money to make your own musical instruments. Just follow-along with handyman Mike Orr as he guides you through the making of 8 of the most creative instruments you’ll find anywhere. From a one-string guitar made from a soup can, to a hubcap banjo and even a stand-up guitar made from a vintage ironing board—you’ll make instruments that look great, sound great, and deliver some foot stompin’ fun.
With Handmade Music Factory, you can make:
*Cigar Box Guitar
*Hubcap Banjo
*Cookie Tin Guitar
*Stand-Up Lap Steel Guitar (made from a vintage ironing board!)
*Washtub Bass
*Stomp Box
*Amplified Washboard
*And more!
You’ll also learn how to make your own amp using inexpensive parts from the local electronics store. And, don’t miss the plentiful sidebars and tips from the author on everything from where to find salvage parts to surviving music festival camp-outs!
You don’t have to be an expert or spend a lot of money to make your own musical instruments. Just follow-along with handyman Mike Orr as he guides you through the making of 8 of the most creative instruments you’ll find anywhere. From a one-string guitar made from a soup can, to a hubcap banjo and even a stand-up guitar made from a vintage ironing board—you’ll make instruments that look great, sound great, and deliver some foot stompin’ fun.
With Handmade Music Factory, you can make:
*Cigar Box Guitar
*Hubcap Banjo
*Cookie Tin Guitar
*Stand-Up Lap Steel Guitar (made from a vintage ironing board!)
*Washtub Bass
*Stomp Box
*Amplified Washboard
*And more!
You’ll also learn how to make your own amp using inexpensive parts from the local electronics store. And, don’t miss the plentiful sidebars and tips from the author on everything from where to find salvage parts to surviving music festival camp-outs!
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781565235595
ISBN-10: 1565235592
Pagini: 159
Ilustrații: full colour illustrations throughout, includes photographs
Dimensiuni: 217 x 276 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.6 kg
Editura: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN-10: 1565235592
Pagini: 159
Ilustrații: full colour illustrations throughout, includes photographs
Dimensiuni: 217 x 276 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.6 kg
Editura: Fox Chapel Publishing
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Cuprins
Introduction ߝ
Chapter 1: Gallery of Handmade Fold/Primitive Stringed Instruments (from author and others)
Chapter 2:Tools, Materials and Basic Techniques (sources for salvaged/recycled materials)
Chapter 3: Step-by-Step Projects
*Cigar Box Guitar (fretless)
*Wine Box Guitar (with frets)
*Hubcap Banjo
*Cookie Tin Guitar
*Stand-Up Lap Steel Guitar (made from a vintage ironing board!)
*Washtub Bass
*Stomp Box
*Amplified Washboard
Chapter 4:
Plugging In!*Step-by-step, how to convert any of the above to electric versions using simple/cheap parts from Radio Shack
*Homemade Amp: how to make an amp from old radio parts
Appendix (plans for above instruments)
Chapter 1: Gallery of Handmade Fold/Primitive Stringed Instruments (from author and others)
Chapter 2:Tools, Materials and Basic Techniques (sources for salvaged/recycled materials)
Chapter 3: Step-by-Step Projects
*Cigar Box Guitar (fretless)
*Wine Box Guitar (with frets)
*Hubcap Banjo
*Cookie Tin Guitar
*Stand-Up Lap Steel Guitar (made from a vintage ironing board!)
*Washtub Bass
*Stomp Box
*Amplified Washboard
Chapter 4:
Plugging In!*Step-by-step, how to convert any of the above to electric versions using simple/cheap parts from Radio Shack
*Homemade Amp: how to make an amp from old radio parts
Appendix (plans for above instruments)
Notă biografică
Mike Orr is a professional carpenter and owner of Built2Last Guitars. He has designed, built and sold hundreds of instruments. The highlight of his career was when guitar legend Robert Randolph played one of his guitars in front of a live audience. When he is not in the shop, Mike can usually be found touring the music festival circuit in his VW van.
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Are you ready to make eight of the most creative, unique-sounding, handmade instruments you'll find anywhere? In Handmade Music Factory, musician and handyman Mike Orr shows you how to turn ordinary objects like soup cans, cigar boxes, cookie tins, and ironing boards into instruments that are as much fun to make as they are to play. Orr shares his tips and tricks for building ingenious instruments ranging from a one-string washtub bass to a three-string cigar box slide guitar using simple tools and materials. You'll also learn how to build slide, fretted, and steel guitars, electrify your instruments, and assemble an amp using inexpensive parts from the local electronics store. An amazing photo gallery, tidbits of handmade music history, and an overview of some musicians and bands paving the way in this increasingly popular music trend provide a wealth of inspiration for creating your own music-maker. So jump on the bandwagon and get your creative juices flowing. There's no right or wrong when it comes to making your own instruments, just the desire to create music and have fun doing it!
Descriere
Readers can follow along with Orr as he guides them through the making of eight of the most creative instruments they'll find anywhere. From a one-string guitar made from a soup can to a hubcap banjo and even a stand-up guitar made from a vintage ironing board, they'll make instruments that look great, sound great, and deliver some foot stompin' fun.