How to make a tin can guitar - Sotho Sounds

Just had to share this! As what we do becomes more complex, its good to remember what its all about. Keep it simple folks....

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Comment by Tramp Guitars on October 13, 2014 at 10:18pm

Proper

Comment by HOLLOWBELLY on November 29, 2012 at 6:40am

"hammer nails using a rock"..kinda got me that line.

Comment by smilingdog1 on October 13, 2012 at 6:28am

Excellent example of raw materials, talent and enthusiasm . This video aims right at the core of the Cigar box spirit.

Comment by ChickenboneJohn on October 9, 2012 at 4:31am

Yes..I'm beginning to find my way round it a bit.

Comment by bemuzic on October 8, 2012 at 9:40pm

I think it's fun to leave the fret markers off for a while John....

Comment by ChickenboneJohn on October 8, 2012 at 8:14pm

You put the cans on the fire to burn out all the old oil residue. Here's one I made earlier...

Comment by Wade on October 8, 2012 at 12:14pm

cool! so why heat up the can? 

Comment by bemuzic on October 8, 2012 at 11:57am

yeah, that's what it's all about!!

Comment by Calim on October 8, 2012 at 7:33am

great vid, thanks for sharing !

Comment by ChickenboneJohn on October 8, 2012 at 7:01am

It was really cool making this thing...actually fixing it together with plasterboard nails and whittling the neck and pegs with a knife. I wouldn't recommend oak for pegs, they are VERY whippy and I fear I'll snap them off when I turn them..still  they do work and it is tunable. The nut is a bit high, so needs lowering,and I'll try and fettle it so it's properly playable as a fretless guitar, and not just for slide. I recommend taking an hour or so out of your day and having a crack at one.

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