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Diddley-Bo 101

I've built a decent "broom handle" Diddley Bo and now I'd really like to learn how to play it. I know, just like the CBG, there's no "right way" to play it. But if anyone could at least give me a starting point, that would go a long way. :)

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Permalink Reply by rusty case on September 2, 2012 at 8:31pm

Wade just posted a youtube link of himself playing his newest Dbo, and you could look for Shane Speal, Richard Johnston, or Ben Prestage when you search up "diddley bow" on youtube.

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