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One String Willie replied to Pamster's discussion Help w/ using music wire for strings in the group Diddley Bows and Other Primitives"Hi Pam-
I agree that the 0.056" wire is a pain to bend and to cut. Heavy pliers are needed to cut wire this thick and hard. Broom wire is approximately 0.045" (18-1/2 gauge) and is much easier to work with. I am trying to get a supply of…"
Pamster replied to Pamster's discussion Help w/ using music wire for strings in the group Diddley Bows and Other Primitives"Wow, thanks for the advice! I really enjoyed your site, and appreciate your personal reply. I have to say that I am just flat out scared of that .056 wire! It's a real beast to work with, so I'll try to enlist some help and follow your…"
Keni Lee Burgess left a comment for Pamster"Hello,
I have started a CBN group entitled, "How to Play CBG" It is my hope and intention to encourage the "Wealth of Talent" here on the Nation to share their knowledge and skill to further the CBG movement. Please consider…"
One String Willie replied to Pamster's discussion Help w/ using music wire for strings in the group Diddley Bows and Other Primitives"Hi Pam-
I use 0.056 music wire on some of my diddley bows, and as Wade says, you don't necessarily need tuning machines, just a couple of 16 penny nails driven well into the wood. Put the diddley bow on the floor, put the music wire beside one…"
surffrogg left a comment for Pamster"good to have u pamster I am not far from u in Hazleton .This is a great place for people to learn and share what they if u have any question don't be afraid to ask someone will kno the answer or point u to someone who does.Always happy to…"
Pamster replied to Pamster's discussion Help w/ using music wire for strings in the group Diddley Bows and Other Primitives"Wade, thanks for the advice. Since I had the materials, I'm going to make two of them - I'll use the heavy music wire like you suggested for one, and then a lighter wire and the tuning machine on the other. When I get 'em done,…"
Wade replied to Pamster's discussion Help w/ using music wire for strings in the group Diddley Bows and Other Primitives"I'd go for the music wire. You don't even need tuning machines for a diddley bow-just 2 nails or wood screws. Tighten the string between these as tight as possible and then jam something(bottle, wood, metal etc) on each end of the string…"
Ted Crocker left a comment for Pamster"Welcome Pamster!
Cigar Box Nation is the epicenter of cigar box and handmade instrument activity on the planet! There are a lot of friendly, helpful people and lots to do, see, hear and learn.
Just ask if you need a hand with anything, we're…"
Pamster added a discussion to the group Diddley Bows and Other Primitives
Help w/ using music wire for strings
Hi everyone! I'm attempting to make my first diddley bow, and was following the directions from One String Willie Everything's fine so far, except I have .056 gauge music wire, and it is VERY stiff and heavy. I have just some el cheapo tuning machines, and I'm not sure they'll stand up to this. I've never built my own instrument before and I'm sort of nervous.Any advice? Will that heavy of a wire work, or should I just give…See More
Pamster joined Shane's groupDiddley Bows and Other Primitives
A place to discuss one-string diddley bows, washtub basses, washboards and any other primitive instrument that may fall outside the Cigar Box realm.
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- At 11:34am on August 23, 2009, Keni Lee Burgess said…
- Hello,
I have started a CBN group entitled, "How to Play CBG" It is my hope and intention to encourage the "Wealth of Talent" here on the Nation to share their knowledge and skill to further the CBG movement. Please consider contributing an instructional "video" link to this group. If you are a viewer seeking instruction, please feel free to write. If you have any suggestions or know other players who you think may want to post instructional "video" links, please contact me. Thank you for your interest and support, Keni Lee
- At 6:16pm on August 17, 2009, surffrogg said…
- good to have u pamster I am not far from u in Hazleton .This is a great place for people to learn and share what they if u have any question don't be afraid to ask someone will kno the answer or point u to someone who does.Always happy to welcome another Pa member
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