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Permalink Reply by Road Rash Roy on December 19, 2015 at 6:04pm

The second (Glenn Watt) video is best unless you have a lot of experience.  People will be able to answer your questions if you keep to this basic, standard method.   

Nothing wrong with trying something new, like video clip 1, but it's...non-standard.  So if you run into a snag, you're likely on your own to figure it out.  Probably not the best choice for your first build.

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Permalink Reply by Mart on December 19, 2015 at 6:09pm

Thanks Roy! I will use the second video method. And I will put a dog bowl into the box.

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Permalink Reply by Road Rash Roy on December 19, 2015 at 6:53pm

I've been wanting to build a dog bowl resonator myself.  Looking forward to seeing how yours turns out.

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Permalink Reply by Bill Fish on December 20, 2015 at 4:55pm

#2 is the best, but I would use a hinge or some other metal to hold the strings at the tail end. The way that guitar is strung, the strings will cut into the wood of the tail piece and it won't stay in tune over time. There are some good things about the 1st video as well. I do like how he fretted it, but it could have been done easier. I suggest watching a bunch of videos and find the good in all of them. Good luck on your first one. I remember my first and 55 guitars later... I am hooked.

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