Posted on - February 12, 2007 [at] 4:53 pm by Brad
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A while back I thought it would be cool to install one of those LED belt buckles in my guitar. And now my dream has finally become reality:
It was easier to do than I thought. Take one slightly abused guitar:
Take one LED belt buckle:
Flip the LED belt buckle over and there’s a piece jutting out that’s supposed to go into your belt:
Drill a hole in your guitar (not too big or the buckle will flop around):
Push the belt buckle into the hole.
Video:
It’s pretty sturdy but I’ll probably tie it to my guitar strap hook to make sure it stays attached to the guitar if it falls out. Also I may install a switch so I don’t have to pull it out to turn it on and off.
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12 Comments on this post
marcus on LED belt buckle guitar
February 13, 2007 at 2:53 am
that is sweet. you should install a switch right next to the one for your guitar’s pickup.
Brad on LED belt buckle guitar
February 13, 2007 at 7:04 am
I got the switch triggering, it’s actually only a momentary button so I may stick it on the side of the buckle or something instead.
james on LED belt buckle guitar
February 17, 2007 at 12:16 pm
put it in neutral
ken on LED belt buckle guitar
February 17, 2007 at 9:52 pm
That roxx. I have a belt buckle like that and might hook it up to one of my synths…
-k
Mark Forman on LED belt buckle guitar
February 19, 2007 at 6:55 pm
hey that’s cool now how do you feed guitar thru the loops?
Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa on LED belt buckle guitar
November 7, 2007 at 10:51 pm
KOOL!
jackster on LED belt buckle guitar
November 22, 2007 at 2:47 pm
ssssswwwwweeeeettttt
Roger on LED belt buckle guitar
December 6, 2007 at 12:10 pm
It might be kooler if you installed it the OTHER way (so that it could be read while you’re playing). As it is, the text is upside down if you are holding it!
Brad on LED belt buckle guitar
December 6, 2007 at 12:43 pm
Roger: I’m left-handed.
Fanny on LED belt buckle guitar
May 14, 2008 at 9:13 am
Wow, where did u get the belt buckle?
jayme on LED belt buckle guitar
June 18, 2008 at 11:57 am
wow, dude that’s sweet!
blessing archibong on LED belt buckle guitar
June 24, 2008 at 9:22 am
pls i want to buy one guitar.
thanks
am looking for your reply.
thanks
blessing