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Write me a few lines - Seasick Steve iTunes Festival 2011

Aug 4, 2011

ED (Bad Finger) replied to Ethan's discussion Diddley Bow String...

"With just one string, you might not be too happy with the sound of a piezo unless you add electronic effects and/or a preamp. Then you lose the cost benefit vs a cheap may pup. Just my opinion worth what you paid."

Jul 12, 2011

Ethan replied to Ethan's discussion Diddley Bow String...

"I'm planning on using a piezo for cost and ease of installation. A low E string was what I had initially thought to use. But has anyone used this…"

Jul 12, 2011

JUJU replied to Ethan's discussion Diddley Bow String...

"i usually use a low E from a set of 10's mind you it all depends on what scale length your going to use and if your using Piezo or magnetic pickup or acoustic ??? anyway heres a video i made check it out along with others and see what sounds…"

Jul 12, 2011

ED (Bad Finger) replied to Ethan's discussion Diddley Bow String...

"I used the low E string on mine and it sounded great. My latest bow is octave tuned Dd and I love the sound. Just need a mag pickup to improve the sound."

Jul 12, 2011

Artist Formerly Known as Matt replied to Ethan's discussion Diddley Bow String...

"You want a big growl use and low E, or maybe even a D or G bass string and a bass pick-up ....... but I piezo will work well also. AFKAM"

Jul 12, 2011

Dan Sleep replied to Ethan's discussion Diddley Bow String...

"You can use weed whacker line too. It comes in several sizes."

Jul 12, 2011

Ethan posted a discussion

Diddley Bow String...

I'm getting ready to build my first diddley bow and I'm wondering what the best thing to use for a string really is? It's going to be electric, and I want a real rippin' growl of a sound from it. I've seen some people using various guitar strings and others just using old wire. And I've seen the "authentic broom wire" for sale on Ebay. Suggestions? I live in a pretty rural area. So it's not easy for me to just run out and buy a pack of guitar strings to experiment with.

Jul 12, 2011

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Ray Posey commented on Ethan's video

Write me a few lines - Seasick Steve iTunes Festival 2011

"Just watched and listened to the entire concert on i tunes London app on my wife's mac i pad. Great concert. Diddly bow , cigar box guitar. Concert can still be watched for free. Don't know how long they will leave it…"

Jul 6, 2011

Ethan commented on Ethan's video

Write me a few lines - Seasick Steve iTunes Festival 2011

"For those that don't know the players...Jack White is from the White Stripes, Dead Weather, and other bands, Allison Mosshart is from Dead Weather, and The Kills, and John Paul Jones is of course the legendary bassist from Led Zeppelin.…"

Jul 4, 2011