You don’t need a lot of cash to make music. The folks in these videos all made their own instruments and are sharing them with the world through video. Check the related items for some fantastic handmade musical instruments on Etsy. If you know of a great handmade music video or item on Etsy, share the links in the comments!
What do you get when cross an oil can with a banjo? The canjo!
Wow, it’s an upright bass made of cardboard and it sounds pretty good!
I’ve always wanted to make a cigar box guitar. This one sounds amazing!
Dennis Havlena makes all sorts of instruments and shares them in this video.
Electric Junk Guitar Workshop from ranjit on Vimeo.
Inspired? On October 14th, you can take the guitar making class at Etsy Labs featured in the above video.
Also if you haven’t seen the Etsy Handmade Portrait about Armor Guitars, check it out.
8 comments
Sign in to add your ownJoyandWhimsy says:
Recently, I put on sale a How To Make Your Own Instruments books, using simple materials around your home -- pipes, strings, wood, etc. Book was originally written for young people so the directions seem easy. The book's link is: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12484980 Or just visit my main shop at http://www.joyandwhimsy.etsy.com
3 years ago
Xenotees says:
Wow- an upright bass made of cardboard - now I've seen it all! Excellent article.
3 years ago
rockriverstitches says:
Wow...some really talented people in those videos! Very cool!
3 years ago
MantaWave says:
Wow. I am inspired. Always wanted to make drums from clay
3 years ago
SlapHappyDrums says:
Absolutely wonderful items. That guitar is ....whew! Thanks for the exposure.
3 years ago
VivaceCrafts says:
Now that is amazing! Those people have some amazing talents. Thanks for the article, very cool!
3 years ago
fernfiddlehead says:
that was fun!
3 years ago
Jugtones says:
Dennis Havlena was a huge inspiration for me. I've been building instruments out of odd materials ever since I discovered his work a few years ago. You can view my instruments at http://jugtones.com Thanks for a fun post Bre... love your work!
1 year ago