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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Reminds me I've got a bunch of oak dowels from a busted shoe rack. Knew I kept them for some reason.
Thanks Brian! Saw your suggestion somewhere and have been using the search box on forums and videos. Lots stuff to get through.
You’re in the right place, just not much activity lately? Most people ask questions in the Forum instead of the individual groups? The possibilities with one string, no frets & a slide are never- ending?
Hello one-string people! I see evidence of recent activity but can't find recent posts. Let me know if I'm looking in the wrong place.
I'm most interested in what can be done with one string, a slide, no frets, and a flat pick. I use boxes, cans, or whatever resonator is handy.
Shane Speal has pointed out that these may be one-string guitars instead of diddley bows, but what's in a name?
Just completed this 'rusty paint can' Diddley bow. It was made from:
A 1 quart paint can, dented up and painted with a blend of acrylic paints (burnt sienna, Mississippi mud, mustard yellow and shrimp red).
A piece of pallet wood that was painted with Varathane charred wood accelerator then with dabbed with the Mississippi mud, mustard yellow and shrimp red paints.
It has a single coil Strat style magnetic pickup and a piezo disc inside the can. A 2 way switch allows selection. Magnetic is good for when you don't want the can sound.
Bridge and nut are cut threaded rods. Tuner is a cheap gear tuner. Dot markers are brass screws.
Plans for a “Doodle Bass”. Credit goes to Dennis Havlena ( www.dennishavlena.com ). Cool site - may inspire a new build!
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