I hope Santa brings me a 2 string.

Fun, simple build. Headstock idea borrowed from Dave Lynas. Almost matching tuners. Octave tuned E e. Piezo- a really good one this time. Fun for now. Could end up a three.

Pine neck and yard stick finger board. Markers at 3, 5, 7 and 12.

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Comment by Glenn Kaiser on December 26, 2017 at 3:59pm: Very cool Unc. Nice down n' rugged in a cool retro way. -Glenn

Comment by Korrigan on December 24, 2017 at 2:00am: Sweet! Crank up the distortion and have a rockin' Christmas UJ.

Comment by Jeff 'Bones' Reilly on December 24, 2017 at 1:51am: did a nice job on that one UJ , i might have to borrow that headstok too ,,,,,,

Comment by Dave Lynas on December 24, 2017 at 1:45am: I like that your slot head looks just like an Uncle John build headstock! With room for more!

Comment by Dave Lynas on December 24, 2017 at 1:43am: I’m doing a simple diddly with a 2$ Arturo box Uncle. Started yesterday. I love your headstock! Can’t wait for the video. Santa’s workshop is hummin. Merry fun building fellas! I just finished a Tinjo 2 string for Taos, my little friend who it eager to pick.

Comment by the anonymous pick on December 23, 2017 at 8:49pm: looks like a fun one ;-)

Comment by AGP # on December 23, 2017 at 9:35am: "Nice Chrissy Present UJ", also have a 2 string tuned the same way, lots of fun to play!! <I:-D

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