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The simplest little resonator instrument of all. Please add links to plans, photos of your canjos and ideas you've found that make the most of this diminutive instrument. (The image is a temporary placeholder, I'll replace it any day now!)

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Latest Activity: Jan 31

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The Cookie Tin Variety: a community image bank

Started by Diane in Chicago. Last reply by Keith Zorn Dec 27, 2022. 37 Replies 0 Likes

Post up photos of your tin-tars! These are the ones that look mostly like this:Continue

Canjo Tablatures

Started by Adam Jellison. Last reply by Adam Jellison Jan 8, 2020. 6 Replies 3 Likes

Maybe it is just me, but I love to sit there and pick out songs I know or songs people want to play on my Canjo. I own a couple of Canjo Song books from Gitty, and looked around online and found a…Continue

Can Cutting

Started by Mike Whisenhunt. Last reply by Glenn Watt Nov 22, 2019. 9 Replies 0 Likes

So I've made a few of this tin can banjo things. Having a blast playing on them. I've made a couple out of empty tin "soup" cans and one out of a beer can. I cut a few other cans to prepare them to…Continue

The Gas/Kerosene/Oil Can variety: a community image bank

Started by Diane in Chicago. Last reply by James Conder Nov 5, 2018. 7 Replies 1 Like

If you've used an upright can on a chordophone, here's the place to show your work.I'm looking for an olive oil can right now, one of those really pretty ones from Eastern Europe.Continue

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Comment by BrianQ. on January 31, 2023 at 12:06pm

Comment by Anthony adams on January 31, 2023 at 11:45am: How do I view tutorials on how to make a canjo?

Comment by BrianQ. on June 18, 2021 at 5:08am: 1 Can, 1 Stick & 1 String who knew you could have so much fun!

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Comment by BrianQ. on December 7, 2019 at 6:15pm: Smells like Xmas...

Comment by Glenn Kaiser on November 24, 2019 at 2:58pm: Oh, Adam Jellison- sorry but I neither read nor write tab, but hope you get good connections here in CBN! -Glenn

Comment by Glenn Kaiser on November 24, 2019 at 2:57pm: Thx Brian Q. Appreciate your comments, makes sense. I have one really old slightly larger can at the moment... -Glenn

Comment by BrianQ. on November 24, 2019 at 2:32pm: Glenn, it seems to me, that older/vintage cans have louder sound. I think it has something to do with either the thickness or the hardness of the steel? The old half pound coffee cans are pretty loud, although a little bulky? Anything 32 oz. or over is kinda loud?

Comment by Glenn Kaiser on November 24, 2019 at 2:19pm: So what is the LOUDEST resonator can, string, building model ya'll have found for a canjo? Thx for any replies! And Blessed Thanksgiving, -Glenn