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tuners for my diddley bow...

Started this discussion. Last reply by jeff weins Jan 23, 2014. 11 Replies 1 Like

Hey guys,I am in the process of making/tuning up my diddley bow and I looked at some guitar tuner knobs and im wondering how I can put them in the board without making any cuts on the board (maybe…Continue

Tags: guitar, screws, knobs, bow, diddley

Puckup for a diddley bow

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Sawyer Dec 9, 2013. 19 Replies 0 Likes

i built a diddley bow and im now making some adjustments on it. I found this pickup and it only looks like it have one wire coming from it. i thought there were supposed to be at least two wires…Continue

Tags: jack, santa, audio, bow, diddley

Diddley Bow Strings

Started this discussion. Last reply by Barry Kaatz Dec 7, 2013. 14 Replies 1 Like

Hey all, I have made a Diddley Bow but with a wire fro the string. I am afraid the wire is too thick because when I strum it, it sounds really dull and not loud or long at all. I was just wondering…Continue

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CBG site issues, continued.

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