10 of My Favorite Homemade Instruments

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Over the past few years, I've made a lot of homemade musical instruments. I though it might be fun to pick out 10 I really like and explain why. Each instrument on the list has it's own video linked below:
Intro @ 0:00
Jarmaggeddon @ 1:53 || • DIY Project #1: Moffen...
4-string Fretless CBG @ 2:53 || • DIY Project #33: 4 Str...
Kmise DIY Lyre @ 3:55 || • DIY Project #45: Kmise...
Diddley Spoon @ 5:02 || • DIY Project #40: The D...
Electric Washboard @ 5:53 || • DIY Project #31: Elect...
DIY Drone Box @ 6:55 || • DIY Project #9: Synthr...
PVC Didgeridoo @ 7:54 || • Building a PVC Didgeri...
Blue 2X4 Lap Steel @ 8:35 || • DIY Project #29: Blue ...
UGears Hurdy Gurdy @ 9:35 || • DIY Project #48: UGear...
Pizza Paddle Bass @ 10:37 || • DIY Project #34: Pizza...
Summary @ 11:43
#diyinstrument #homemadeinstruments

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@derekorford1708 2 жыл бұрын

That bass is AMAZING! In a world of computers, VSTs, dial up loops, you are an inspiration! I love the hurdy gurdy, too. Brilliant Work!!!!!

@musicalmiscellany 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video. I really appreciate that. I like the latest and greatest but there's something to be said for tried and true.

@therealpatricklyons Жыл бұрын

The 2×4 is gorgeous!

@musicalmiscellany Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It sounds really good too.

@UncleDanBand64 Күн бұрын

Love the bass and steel 👍

@musicalmiscellany Күн бұрын

Thanks for watching. It's fun to make these things and great to see others get inspired by them.

@UncleDanBand64 Күн бұрын

@musicalmiscellany Yeah, I build basses and guitars. Also percussion stuff. I never even thought about how easy it would be to make a lap steel. I am definitely gonna do that.

@musicalmiscellany Күн бұрын

@@UncleDanBand64 I love my lap steels. I've built three of them and each one has a separate video on my channel.

@UncleDanBand64 Күн бұрын

@@musicalmiscellany I will check that out. Thanks.

@MusicalMollyKhan 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, some of these I hadn't seen before! I like the lyre a lot of course but the drone box looks super useful! 😊

@musicalmiscellany 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. It was hard to pick 10 but I managed to do it. LOL. And you are correct, the drone box is really useful.

@SimonAlan-sm6vv 11 ай бұрын

Really great stuff, love people like you doing great things!!

@musicalmiscellany 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks for checking out the vid.

@rock2blues59 3 жыл бұрын

Fun video and man that bass did sound really good. Thanks

@musicalmiscellany 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Homemade instruments are fun to make but often times... I'm amazed by how good they sound.

@toni2606 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video! You exhibited your personal brand of genius as well as your fun side here. I have to say the 2X4 Lap Steel was really impressive (and my favorite.)

@musicalmiscellany 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. It is one of my faves too.

@chrisakaschulbus4903 2 жыл бұрын

Before we ask the question "what is an instrument?" we should first clear up what music even is. ;)

@musicalmiscellany 2 жыл бұрын

Another question that could be a video all it's own. Thanks for watching.

@clemmcguinness1087 2 жыл бұрын

Love your ideas, subscribed!

@musicalmiscellany 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support. I have musical ADD and I like to build things. I guess this channel is the result.

@user-vp1fy8rq6s Жыл бұрын

Hurdy Gurdy “doesn’t sound terrible but doesn’t sound that great..” proceeds to play song from Hereditary

@musicalmiscellany Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video.

@MrChatmoon 2 ай бұрын

Excellent

@musicalmiscellany 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out

@keitharsenault9738 Жыл бұрын

loved this!

@musicalmiscellany Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out. I've got a lot of homemade instruments on my channel.

@childrescue3763 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing,,, TALENT... I wish i had some...LOVE THE BLUE STEEL..

@musicalmiscellany 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video. That lap steel is a great sounding instrument. It came out surprisingly well.

@deborahkaygoodhead8776 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting! Thank you for sharing.❤

@musicalmiscellany Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I love homemade instruments and it's great to know there are others out there.

@rrrosecarbinela Жыл бұрын

I LOVE your bass. That really rocks. Lyres are cool. I've made three -- one from a discarded one-inch pine shelf (with plywood soundboard), one from an old cutting board (this one is just scooped out, no soundboard) and one from a 3/4 inch plywood corner from a kitchen remodel that looks a little more like a harp. Guitar tuning pegs for ease or retuning.

@musicalmiscellany Жыл бұрын

It's always good to find more folks who love building instruments. I really appreciate your support. Thanks for watching.

@guyug6940 2 жыл бұрын

You make cool stuff, subbed!

@musicalmiscellany 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate that. I've got a few cool projects in the pipeline so hopefully you like those too.

@nym053 Жыл бұрын

That pizza paddle bass looks so cool. Also sounds good 😊

@musicalmiscellany Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It really does sound good. Thanks fir checking out the vid.

@mybusiness7663 3 жыл бұрын

I feel good about buying kits now I struggle on my own building but like trying the pizza paddle and the 2x4 lap Steele are cool the little box for sound effects way beyond my building ability

@musicalmiscellany 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video. DIY can be as simple or complex as you want. Kits are great for learning how things work and honestly... several of my favorites are kits. As you get more comfortable, try some of your own designs. Just make sure you always have fun doing it.

@appletree312 Жыл бұрын

How do you tune them? That you can actually play music. The ones you made are awesome 👍.

@musicalmiscellany Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the vid. I'm not really sure what you're asking though. All the string instruments have tuners.

@mcstabba 2 жыл бұрын

Really cool builds! Wireing up that drone box though seems impossible, I guess you'r a wizard or something.

@musicalmiscellany 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I actually made that drone box from 2 kits. One kit that was designed to be a delay circuit and another with 3 oscillators. It's not as difficult as you think but yeah... not a beginner task either.

@Donna_the_harpy Жыл бұрын

Have you ever made a gheiro? Guiro? Using a gourd.

@musicalmiscellany Жыл бұрын

I haven't made on of those yet but it's on my list of things to try someday. Thanks for checking out the video.

@stevesstrings5243 3 жыл бұрын

It must be hard for you to pick your favorite! I really liked several of those. Each has it own charm!

@musicalmiscellany 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed. Homemade instruments are always unique and fun.

@lachlanshepherd9652 3 жыл бұрын

I know I'm kinda off topic but does anyone know of a good site to stream newly released series online?

@brendancaden478 3 жыл бұрын

@Lachlan Shepherd i would suggest flixzone. Just google for it =)

@stefanul 9 ай бұрын

I want to see acoustic instruments that can be built with household items, Not amped instruments built with kits and spare parts. I liked your didgeridoo video

@musicalmiscellany 9 ай бұрын

If that's the case, you might like this video... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j7aPftGSzafVlmg.html Or any number of the vids in this playlist... kzfaq.info/sun/PLwIixlr7C6KUbPfAgFP6Sn4D46L0i0CQD

@gutsandgrittv5076 3 жыл бұрын

You are such an interesting person!

@musicalmiscellany 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I'm glad somebody thinks I'm interesting. :-)

@HamidKhan-po1px 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive indeed

@musicalmiscellany 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

@nvdawahyaify Жыл бұрын

To make your hurdy gurdy sound better you want to put some cotton on the strings at the wheel.

@musicalmiscellany Жыл бұрын

I'll try that. Thanks for the tip. And thanks for watching the vid.

@nvdawahyaify Жыл бұрын

@@musicalmiscellany you're welcome for the tip. Here's a link to a video that shows how to apply cotton and rosin kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eb58rZNm0ru4nX0.html I really enjoyed your video. I love homemade instruments.

@johnclouse7366 2 жыл бұрын

Love some of the instruments. Ever think about making them for other people ???

@musicalmiscellany 2 жыл бұрын

I've sold a handful of them and given away a few but I end up keeping most of them. I've always thought about selling them on Etsy or something. Thanks for watching.

@magicoolness Жыл бұрын

Dude thanks, coolness. I think the pizza paddle is actually called a chugger,... made one, gifted it to Slash, keep on, keepin' on. 'D S Clark

@musicalmiscellany Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out. I know folks tend to call a 2-string guitar a chugger but I'm not sure that applies to a 2-string bass. I suppose I could call it whatever I want. LOL. Thanks again.

@devilcat616 2 жыл бұрын

I love the sound of a cigar box guitar. I have one too, but it's not homemade tho, I don't have those skills😊

@musicalmiscellany 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out. I really do enjoy cigar box guitars. I think they're often overlooked as toys but they're serious instruments that sound really good.

@jamesjr2550 2 жыл бұрын

That hurdy gurdy sound like a trap instrument

@musicalmiscellany 2 жыл бұрын

It's a little harsh but I think it works in the right situation. Thanks for checking out the vid.

@andie9761 2 жыл бұрын

They’re all so awesome!! I want to make an electric lyre from scratch and was wondering where you would recommend to get the pickup and hardware? Thanks!!

@musicalmiscellany 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video. CBGitty.com is a great resource for parts. StewMac.com is another but they tend to be a bit pricier than CBGitty.

@mikehardy6248 3 жыл бұрын

Dude I loved this video you are amazingly creative and clever iam an ex drug addict bass player who's last rig made a one way trip to pawn town and im learning harmonica im a hobo and sober

@mikehardy6248 3 жыл бұрын

Iminterested in learning about instruments that hobos used that they made or from repressed items

@musicalmiscellany 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video. Harmonica is a great instrument. Very expressive, fun to play, and easy to transport. Wishing you all the best and congrats on your long sobriety.

@musicalmiscellany 3 жыл бұрын

Check out this video to see a hobo-esque instrument... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/juBdqquDudKqlZ8.html

@joecontreras1650 9 ай бұрын

Do you have how to videos? On how to make our own?

@musicalmiscellany 9 ай бұрын

Yes. Check the video's description. Each instrument has its own video. Thanks for checking it out.

@gutsandgrittv5076 3 жыл бұрын

When are you going to make a harp?

@musicalmiscellany 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good suggestion. If I was to create a harp, I'd probably try to figure out a way to put geared tuners on it because zither pins are just annoying to tune.

@DoodMangSpeaks 2 жыл бұрын

i just made my first instrument i made a shaker out of a whiskey bottle. I got a pretty good sound out of it. Now I want to make something else. I really want a jarmageddon but its sold out online :(

@musicalmiscellany 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the world of homemade instruments. Have fun and thanks for checking out the video.

@DoodMangSpeaks 2 жыл бұрын

@@musicalmiscellany your video was really cool just suscribed. I really liked the spoon instrument! What did you use to pick up the sound?

@musicalmiscellany 2 жыл бұрын

@@DoodMangSpeaks The didley spoon has a piezo disc pickup mounted to the bottom of the soundboard. It seems to amplify the string pretty well and doesn't feedback too badly. Check out this vid if you haven't already: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fLKHpq5oxNeXpX0.html

@DoodMangSpeaks 2 жыл бұрын

@@musicalmiscellany wow thank you so much for the info!! happy new year man!

@musicalmiscellany 2 жыл бұрын

@@DoodMangSpeaks Same to you and thanks for the sub.