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Comment by Frank Thomas on January 22, 2012 at 5:12pm

That is really gorgeous. I am in the planning and parts gathering stage to build one similar. I am looking for that heavy sound like Pat MacDonalds and Black River Bluesman. Is that sound more a result of the pick up choice or is it further down line with effects and the amp? Can you get that sound with piezos or the pickups you made for this one? Thank you.

Comment by Gadsden Guitars on April 22, 2011 at 4:18pm

Cool, I thought maybe they were old rotary phone coils. Looks bitchin' man, that low string seems a bit to far away from the other though. I'm just goin' off the only vid I've seen of a Lowebow in action, that Purgatory Hill tune, now I can't remember which one it is:>)

Comment by T. Anderson on April 22, 2011 at 3:20pm

Pickups made with 1/2 inch ceramic disc magnets and plastic washers. Wrapped with 37awg wire stripped from wall warts. A little low on output, but sounds good.

Comment by Gadsden Guitars on April 22, 2011 at 3:06pm

Nice, I like it a lot! I'm wanting to build one for my brother, except with a Jack Daniels tin. What kind of pickups did you use?