lego guitar concept

[PKW]

after my strange and complicated 6x6 (that no one likes I think ahaha) I decided to build something simple that is extremely rare :3

I got the idea just today while playing with a broken white-out and looking to its transparent (because empty) string I remembered that plastic strings can be folded up to obtain stronger strings… i folded up, twisted several times one piece and i pull it, while plucked it made a good sound :3 so more or less in 2h (tune this instrument is not simple ) i built up this MOC, it is only a concept and it need (as rare part) only 4 LA

it works like a pluck instrument or a guitar, but is has only 4 string like a bass (like a boss ) i use a minifig spear as plectrum, hope I can upload a audio memo file soon, this is the "guitar"

-LAs are to tuning the strings

-withe-out strings twisted with one L motor

- a normal box as a loudspeaker

- from the longer to the shorter strings are tuned in: C4 A4 C5 F5

[Jeroen Ottens]

Interesting concept

+1 for the LA's as screws

Looking forward to the audio

[darsedz]

if the guitar is ready - maybe time to build mechanical hand or some mechanical "music box"- playing some melody ;)

nice idea with the resonance box - I'm wondering how to design some proper Lego parts "box" - with some solid parts like "ship body"?

Edited March 18, 2015 by darsedz

[PKW]

Interesting concept

+1 for the LA's as screws

Looking forward to the audio

working on it ;) but I'm a drummer I'm not really able with springs

if the guitar is ready - maybe time to build mechanical hand or some mechanical "music box"- playing some melody ;)

nice idea with the resonance box - I'm wondering how to design some proper Lego parts "box" - with some solid parts like "ship body"?

mhhhh… I think the fail of a lego "box" is not only the gaps between pieces but also the vibration that they can bring and spare

but you can use a lego bionicle box if you're a purist :3

PS someone knows how I can add a 200kb file? or I have to cut my audio? however it is only A try I think it doesn't matter if it is a short ATTEMPT to do a song ahahah

Edited March 18, 2015 by PKW

[PKW]

Song Lego Instrument 1.mp3.zip

here is a file! if you can recognize the song I'll be proud of me and my "instrument", I'm planning to make a harpsichord :3

so if one Mod can change the topic in "PKW's lego instruments" I'll be grateful

enjoy, it is really short due to the 100K limit of the site

Edited March 19, 2015 by PKW

[Lucio Switch]

I can't recognize the song, but it doesn't sound like something new....so the problem could be my ignorance.

Anyway it seems to be more a Koto than a guitar...in any case, I'm a bass player...so 4 string are already enough for me!!;-)

Just one question...Is it fretless?

[Lipko]

Drummer here too (more precisely a person who sometimes uses two sticks to hit things on a drum kit)

Edited March 19, 2015 by Lipko

[PKW]

yes It is, i need To make strings nearer To what in a guitar/bass is The handle or pressing The strings i'll lose tuning, they are made of plastic :') It is a Song from 1969 and has famous remakes during The 70s, its title is something you can eat :3

Drummer here too (more precisely a person who sometimes uses two sticks to hit things on a drum kit)

you can use, like me ahahah, lego axles To pluck strings :3

Edited March 19, 2015 by PKW

[Lipko]

Can't play the file on Windows XP

[PKW]

Can't play the file on Windows XP

You can't play it or unzip it? The first maybe because it is a .m4a from My ipod vocal memo the second maybe because it is zipped from a Mac(?) try tu unzip it with winrar or use qicktime player To read it

I'm not An expert about computers :(

Edited March 19, 2015 by PKW

[Jay Psi]

Song Lego Instrument 1.mp3.zip

here is a file! if you can recognize the song I'll be proud of me and my "instrument", I'm planning to make a harpsichord :3

That's very good, it sounds

for me to recognize it! At least, I hope I've got it right and I haven't just massively disappointed you...

N.B. Don't click the link if you want to keep guessing

Edit - No problems extracting or playing it here (W7 using foobar to play the mp3 file, so I can't speak for Mac users).

Edited March 19, 2015 by Jay Psi

[BusterHaus]

I like the tuning mechanism, as odd-looking as it is.

Somewhat related: a guitar-playing project was posted on the Mindstorms forum a few days ago. It's quite well executed.

[PeterF]

Very unique build, nice. I also recognized the tune from a commercial, but did not know the song itself.

I don't quite understand the function of the axles and bevel gears, could you explain?

[PKW]

Very unique build, nice. I also recognized the tune from a commercial, but did not know the song itself.

I don't quite understand the function of the axles and bevel gears, could you explain?

those axles are connected with u-joints To the LA and I use them To tune (pull or loosen) the strings ;) unfprtunatelly the toner are not the same ad the real song but thet listen like :') (not look like ahaha)

I like the tuning mechanism, as odd-looking as it is.

Somewhat related: a guitar-playing project was posted on the Mindstorms forum a few days ago. It's quite well executed.

odd for me il really Good ahaha, I'm planning To make a mechanism To make it like a mechanic robot, some tracks are needed :3

That's very good, it sounds

for me to recognize it! At least, I hope I've got it right and I haven't just massively disappointed you...

N.B. Don't click the link if you want to keep guessing

yes you got It!

@darsedz I'm using a ship keel (without cover) it works Well ;) it is the softer one I think from set 7906

[PeterF]

those axles are connected with u-joints To the LA and I use them To tune (pull or loosen) the strings ;) unfprtunatelly the toner are not the same ad the real song but thet listen like :') (not look like ahaha)

Oh, duh I should have gotten that.