This compact DIY instrument is part bass, part ukulele, and part diddley bow. I call it the bukey bow.

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Comment by Poorness Studios on April 15, 2019 at 4:52am

OMG. Those folks at CB Gitty also made an article about my build. Holy cow. What an honor. https://www.cbgitty.com/news/is-it-true-what-they-say-about-you-cbg...

Comment by Poorness Studios on April 13, 2019 at 1:41am

Thanks for all the comments and likes guys. I really appreciate it. This instrument was also featured on Episode 82 of The Gitty Gang Show. Follow this link to check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tetf2Rj3i04&t=2275s

Comment by Derek Rose on April 12, 2019 at 2:10pm

Sounds good!

Comment by Clarky on April 9, 2019 at 1:27am

Looks and sounds great.  I do love a diddley bow!

Comment by Bob "Ambrose" Negus on April 8, 2019 at 5:04am

It's got that bass... totally "bow"led over. Nice one!

Comment by Poorness Studios on April 8, 2019 at 2:44am

Thanks for the compliments and feedback fellas. I'm glad is was well received. Guess what? I'm already working on my next build. This is how it goes huh?

Comment by A.D.EKER on April 8, 2019 at 1:32am

Bukey little cridder ! poorness !thumping away ! Clean & Nice!

Comment by Matthew Borczon on April 8, 2019 at 1:11am

very nice bow my friend!! Well done!

Comment by Uncle John on April 8, 2019 at 12:49am

I like that sound and playing style.   Fun instrument.

Comment by James O Lunsford on April 7, 2019 at 4:33pm

Nice Build sounds good

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