In Russia, people are always looking for opportunities to do something themselves. For example, a guitar pedal: in Russia it's very expensive. Yes, there is a company Yerasov, but this company has a very small production and can't fully satisfy the great demand.
On YouTube, I found two videos that describe process of self-manufacturing guitar overdrive pedal.
Diagram shows that technically this is fuzz, but sound will be overdrive. Author of video claims that this device is costs 200 rub (3.37 USD). Price includes only components of chip and knobs - the rest is free. Case is made of a candy box. But instead of a printed circuit board, cardboard is used. Also, instead of a button, a simple switcher was installed. Therefore it's impossible to call it a pedal - switching is done by hand (not by foot). Also, author did not attach power socket (beginners usually don't have a power supply), instead there is a place for connecting a "PP3" type battery.
First video shows the scheme and build process. Author did not comment on installation of each element, but only highlighted it in red. Also an important detail: negative must be connected to case.
On second video you can hear sound that this device creates. It's impossible to play serious concerts with this, but for an beginner's level it's a great option.
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November 20, 2017
November 13, 2017
Unique guitars - Hockey stick
Do you like winter sports? Author of this video is so fond of ice hockey that he made a guitar from two hockey sticks.
Process of creation reminded me of fragment from South Park:
Nevertheless, sound is good, but some peculiar.
Process of creation reminded me of fragment from South Park:
- Take a hockey stick
- ?????
- PROFIT!
Nevertheless, sound is good, but some peculiar.
November 10, 2017
Unique guitars - Djent Stick (Russian Edition)
Those who follow music channels on Youtube can know Jared Dines and his djent stick. He has already told a lot about this device, so there's no point in talking about him. Today I want to write about a similar device, which is made in Russia.
On this video you can see very rough work. Several pieces of wood are connected together, creating a kind of body and a recess for pickups. Bass pickups are installed here. I have not been able to see where the electronics are, but obviously it's outside the body. Also a strange solution to solder the wire to bridge. I could't see for what it was done.
Video lasts just a minute. Sound like a guitar for 150-200 USD. But you can notice that the base is fairly simple to manufacture.
On this video you can see very rough work. Several pieces of wood are connected together, creating a kind of body and a recess for pickups. Bass pickups are installed here. I have not been able to see where the electronics are, but obviously it's outside the body. Also a strange solution to solder the wire to bridge. I could't see for what it was done.
Video lasts just a minute. Sound like a guitar for 150-200 USD. But you can notice that the base is fairly simple to manufacture.
November 5, 2017
Inspector Maniac - Guitar for metal
There is a popular opinion that all achievements of Russians are due only to Europeans. And if Russians start doing something on their own, then it turns out to be complete nonsense. Nevertheless, something Russians are doing well. For example, guitars.
On video you can see guitar "Maniac" from company "Inspector". Guitar body has an asymmetric "arrow" shape. Body is made of walnut (there is an opinion that its properties are similar to mahogany) and covered with glossy varnish. Neck is made of three pieces of maple. This is fixed to the body with bolts. Fretboard is made of palisander. Frets have high height and medium width. Hardware from Wilkinson. Pickup from ToneRider. Potentiometer is very smooth and made in Japan.
Next, author of video tells about features of body structure. Guitar is very light - 3 kilograms. Body is made very well - a cut at junction of neck and body allows access to upper strings. Guitar body is compared with Jackson King V - body is symmetrical and widens from place of neck attachment. This does't allow access to upper strings. Also from 9:51 the behavior of guitar on strap is compared. Maniac is perfectly balanced. Again, compared with Japanese Jackson King V.
And, finally, the main advantage: price of guitar is 31000 rub (530 USD). But usually this sound is cost 1500 - 2000 USD.
On video you can see guitar "Maniac" from company "Inspector". Guitar body has an asymmetric "arrow" shape. Body is made of walnut (there is an opinion that its properties are similar to mahogany) and covered with glossy varnish. Neck is made of three pieces of maple. This is fixed to the body with bolts. Fretboard is made of palisander. Frets have high height and medium width. Hardware from Wilkinson. Pickup from ToneRider. Potentiometer is very smooth and made in Japan.
Next, author of video tells about features of body structure. Guitar is very light - 3 kilograms. Body is made very well - a cut at junction of neck and body allows access to upper strings. Guitar body is compared with Jackson King V - body is symmetrical and widens from place of neck attachment. This does't allow access to upper strings. Also from 9:51 the behavior of guitar on strap is compared. Maniac is perfectly balanced. Again, compared with Japanese Jackson King V.
And, finally, the main advantage: price of guitar is 31000 rub (530 USD). But usually this sound is cost 1500 - 2000 USD.
October 19, 2017
Unique guitars: the skateboard
There are quite popular claim that the structure of guitar body is very important. But this video refutes this. Guitar can be made from garbage. Really. And if there is a good pickup and a good guitarist, then the sound will be good. For example, a guitar can be made from an old skateboard.
Among foul language and vulgar jokes you can hear a lot of interesting things. For example, you can only consider one parameter - length of scale. Here it's a Fender's scale - 25.5 inches. Bridge can also be made of any material that is softer than strings. A tin can fragment can be a good patch. Shielding and special wires are not needed, it will be enough ordinary wires from washing machine. Electronics can be left "as is" - so that in the event of a breakdown it can be quickly repaired. Practicality. Most convenient strap fastening system is "EZ Screw" system. You can repair machine head with a coin. And using a coin you can customize a volume.
As you can hear, background music was created on this instrument. Do you like this sound?
Among foul language and vulgar jokes you can hear a lot of interesting things. For example, you can only consider one parameter - length of scale. Here it's a Fender's scale - 25.5 inches. Bridge can also be made of any material that is softer than strings. A tin can fragment can be a good patch. Shielding and special wires are not needed, it will be enough ordinary wires from washing machine. Electronics can be left "as is" - so that in the event of a breakdown it can be quickly repaired. Practicality. Most convenient strap fastening system is "EZ Screw" system. You can repair machine head with a coin. And using a coin you can customize a volume.
As you can hear, background music was created on this instrument. Do you like this sound?
October 11, 2017
Inspector Katana - Guitar for metal
Recently I wrote about guitars that are made in Russia. Usually this is custom production at a very high price. But now there is a batch production at a low price. And on October 11 a video was published, where they try to play on one exemplar. For this, a model with an unusual body design was chosen - Katana.
On video you can hear guitar sound. Amplifier is Randall RG50TC. Video in Russian. For those who don’t know Russian, I will shortly describe its content.
Guitar body is very like a strat. First thing you can pay attention to is texture of tree. It's made from fraxinus and is covered with oil, which is typical for very expensive instruments for 2000 - 2500 USD. Price of this guitar is 450 USD.
Guitar body is processed by a method of brashing and due to it on body such drawing turns out. Neck is made of three pieces of maple. It's covered with a polyurethane matt varnish and pleasant to touch. Neck is connected to body with bolts. Head is a continuation of neck. It's not glued, which is typical for such price. Frets is high, when you do bends, you don't creak on fretboard. Hardware from China. Korean accessories are put on more expensive instruments. Machine heads keep the tuning well, without backlash. Pickup - Tone Rider. Very well underlines the attack. Potentiometer is very well located - it can't be accidentally touched. Also on it's written "Made in Japan".
Also included is a case for this body form. But author of video says that it turned out to put this instrument in a case from the strat.
Strike the strings can be felt with a belly, which speaks well of resonant qualities of tree. Readability and sustain are very good. Guitar is good for heavy metal - you will not get lost in the mix.
On video you can hear guitar sound. Amplifier is Randall RG50TC. Video in Russian. For those who don’t know Russian, I will shortly describe its content.
Guitar body is very like a strat. First thing you can pay attention to is texture of tree. It's made from fraxinus and is covered with oil, which is typical for very expensive instruments for 2000 - 2500 USD. Price of this guitar is 450 USD.
Guitar body is processed by a method of brashing and due to it on body such drawing turns out. Neck is made of three pieces of maple. It's covered with a polyurethane matt varnish and pleasant to touch. Neck is connected to body with bolts. Head is a continuation of neck. It's not glued, which is typical for such price. Frets is high, when you do bends, you don't creak on fretboard. Hardware from China. Korean accessories are put on more expensive instruments. Machine heads keep the tuning well, without backlash. Pickup - Tone Rider. Very well underlines the attack. Potentiometer is very well located - it can't be accidentally touched. Also on it's written "Made in Japan".
Also included is a case for this body form. But author of video says that it turned out to put this instrument in a case from the strat.
Strike the strings can be felt with a belly, which speaks well of resonant qualities of tree. Readability and sustain are very good. Guitar is good for heavy metal - you will not get lost in the mix.
October 9, 2017
Unique guitars: the shovel
When I pick up a shovel, sometimes I imagine that it's a guitar. But then I stop doing it - prosaic reality puts everything in its place. But later I learned that a guitar really can be made from a shovel. The first in the world to full-scale production came up with leader of band "Krasnaya Plesen" Pavel Yatsyna.
Video shows manufacturing process. Comedy style of narration is typical for this band. And even now he adheres to this style. At 2:50 author of video tries to play on this instrument. And sound is better than for cheap sticks for 250-300 USD. This fact makes you think. Also on the video there is a second guitar made of a shovel. Also on the video there is a bass guitar made from a shovel. As you can see, human ingenuity is unlimited.
Video shows manufacturing process. Comedy style of narration is typical for this band. And even now he adheres to this style. At 2:50 author of video tries to play on this instrument. And sound is better than for cheap sticks for 250-300 USD. This fact makes you think. Also on the video there is a second guitar made of a shovel. Also on the video there is a bass guitar made from a shovel. As you can see, human ingenuity is unlimited.
September 27, 2017
Inspector Guitars - Guitars, which made in Russia
When we say "guitar, which is made in Russia", we always remember guitar "Ural". This can be understood, as many legendary bands used this instrument: Aria, Master, Sergei Mavrin, Kino, Red Hot Chili Peppers. Nevertheless, these guitars are no longer manufactured.
A week ago at the NAMM Musikmesse RUSSIA 2017 guitars of "Inspector guitars" were presented.
Hardware from Korea, pickups from England. But everything else is completely made in Russia. The production is located in Moscow. From 12;17 author of video tries to play on this instrument. Sound is pretty good. And the price is very attractive: for example, Inspector Katana costs 26,000 RUB (450 USD). In Russia, a guitar of the same level, but made in South Korea, you can buy at least 800 USD, but this is a singular luck. Usually the price will be 1100 - 1300. Average wage is 570 USD.
Now there is a small production, but soon it will expand. And the price will be lower. I'm wondering if musical instruments will be more accessible, then will there be more good music? In Russia it's very small, and until that day for such money you could only buy this.
A week ago at the NAMM Musikmesse RUSSIA 2017 guitars of "Inspector guitars" were presented.
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| Inspector Katana |
Now there is a small production, but soon it will expand. And the price will be lower. I'm wondering if musical instruments will be more accessible, then will there be more good music? In Russia it's very small, and until that day for such money you could only buy this.
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