| > | | | | as a high quality concept. Once you have experience |
| Have you ever wanted to build your own musical | | | | in instrument building, then you can consider using more |
| instrument? If so, you are not alone. You have many | | | | expensive parts. |
| options when building an instrument... | | | | Building an Inexpensive Musical Instrument |
| You can build a traditional instrument using parts you've | | | | It is crucial to keep this hobby as affordable as |
| purchased or scrapped from existing instruments. You | | | | possible. You do not want to commit yourself to too |
| can take a traditional concept for an instrument and | | | | much financially because you may regret it. Additionally, |
| add your own take. Then, of course, you could also | | | | if the instrument you create doesn't work right, then |
| take a whole different approach and create an original | | | | you will lose money on the deal. The cheaper the |
| instrument. This guide is not intended to tell you what to | | | | instrument is that you build, the more money you will |
| build, it will simply offer some advice on how to go | | | | have to build a better version of it when you know |
| about it. | | | | what you're doing. |
| Getting Started | | | | Tips and Advice |
| The very first thing you should do is decide what type | | | | Here are some general things to keep in mind when |
| of instrument you plan to build. You can choose a | | | | designing your instrument. First, make sure your |
| woodwind, brass, string, percussion, or electronic | | | | instrument has tuning capabilities; that way you can |
| instrument. Either way, making that decision is the best | | | | make true notes without any serious conversion. |
| first step because that will limit the types of supplies | | | | Second, it might be a good idea to have a keyboard |
| you will need. After deciding what you want to build, | | | | on-hand so you can compare the notes your |
| you should get a tool kit that matches your | | | | instrument creates to real musical notes. Third, make |
| preferences. Then, you should look for the types of | | | | sure that your instrument has a practical application - |
| parts you think you will need. | | | | don't build an instrument that you couldn't use in a band |
| If you are going to make a simple instrument like a | | | | or solo performance. |
| drum, then you won't need to buy many things. | | | | Finally, have a great time. When you take on a hobby |
| However, if you are going for something more | | | | like this, your intention should be to have fun and |
| complex, like a new style of guitar, you should buy a | | | | create something that you can call your own. Do not |
| low cost used guitar to scrap it for parts. Additionally, | | | | take on instrument building as a hobby if you have any |
| you should look for low-cost parts in the classifieds | | | | reason to believe that you might not like it, because |
| section of a newspaper or at a used instrument shop. | | | | there are plenty of other things you can do for a |
| Finally, think of this as a learning instrument or starter | | | | hobby. Keep your options, and your mind, open every |
| instrument: a high quality instrument is not as important | | | | step of the way. |