AGP #152 - ''Tight Arse One''
Number 4 (and last) on the Tin Can Builds Clean Up and Maintenance List.AGP #152 – “Tight – Arse…
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Let's Make a Diddley Bow in 10 Minutes (easy DIY string instrument)
I got a wild hair and decided to make this video. I used a few parts I had on hand to make a crude diddley bow in about 10 minutes. If you wanted to try this, you wouldn't necessarily need the same parts, any tuner/pickup/jack plate will work.
Intro - 0:00
Parts Needed - 0:30
Build Process - 1:27
Summary - 3:59
Marking the Notes - 5:34
Sounds - 6:48
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Comment by Poorness Studios on May 13, 2022 at 6:19pm
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So true AGP. Nothing wrong with a basic bow.
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Comment by AGP # on May 13, 2022 at 6:16pm
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"Cool Poorness", every man has to have a cheap 1 String Diddy Bow, I have 2, and sometimes the simple things like a One String Plank offer the most enjoyment ! :-)
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Thanks for checking it out Doug. Stay tuned cuz I think I'm gonna do a Part II soon.
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Comment by Doug Thorsvik on May 13, 2022 at 5:24pm
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Fun video Kale! Making an instrument can be this easy. Thanks for showing the way.
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Thanks t-belly and John. I just did this one to see how quick I could build a bow but... I actually kinda like the design. I may do a part II video and try to fix a couple things.
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Comment by t-belly johnson on May 12, 2022 at 6:34pm
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It`s also a great, easy piece of work for any beginner. Great fun.
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Comment by Uncle John on May 12, 2022 at 6:10pm
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Cool. Fun to watch and hear. Sounds great.
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