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Diddley Bows and Other Primitives Discussions (24)
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 Diatonic Scale For Chromatic Diddley BowStarted by BrianQ. |
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Sunshine Of Your Love Diddley Bow TabStarted by BrianQ. |
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 What size string to use and what string height?Howdy folks, With regards to my one-string CBG (not a lap Diddley-bow) that I am making, which string do you suggest I use and why do you s… Started by Keith Stanford |
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Jan 26 Reply by BrianQ. |
Where to mark the Neck?Howdy folks, I have a request from a friend to make a one-string CBG that will serve as a Diddley-Bow. (I have yet to make a Diddley-bow, b… Started by Keith Stanford |
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Jan 3 Reply by Wichita Sam |
a few of my "bows"..!
Started by legnahkra |
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Dec 29, 2012 Reply by Larry Chapman |
CB didley bowThis was CB build # 5. Used a waling stick I made years back. Tuner from a broken acoustic guitar. Started by Lonman |
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Sep 21, 2012 Reply by Lonman |
 D bow feverI've been in the mood for one string wonders lately, and it looks like a lot of others have too! Youv'e seen this in the photos already, bu… Started by Bluesheart |
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Sep 13, 2012 Reply by rusty case |
 Diddley resonatorSpent part of yesterday playing around. Three 1/4 inch bolts, about 19" of leftover 1 by 3/4 maple, guitar string, rivet shell and a plasti… Started by Michael Benneyworth |
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Sep 3, 2012 Reply by Michael Benneyworth |
 Diddley Bow pick upI've just discovered that security door electro magnets make good pickups! Maybe a little heavy for a cigar box based design but fine for a… Started by Andy Stone |
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Sep 3, 2012 Reply by rusty case |
 WashtubI haven't built my diddly-bow yet, but I whipped up one of these awhile back. Just brought it up from the basement a few days ago, actual… Started by Charles Z |
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Sep 3, 2012 Reply by rusty case |
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