I am getting increasing demand for my workshops making simple cigar box diddley bows. in UK at least the cigar boxes are getting harder to find and more expensive. I have had some success using cardboard boxes intended for computer keyboards. Anybody got other suggestions?
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Metal lunch boxes, candy tins, wine boxes, backgammon box, chess board/box, file box, a bird house, oil/gas cans.....etc.
I'm always on the lookout for for stuff like this. If it looks like it could be a good resonator, I'll scoop it up.
I like using old silverware boxes, fairly cheap at the thrift store, ebay carries a wide assortment. Plenty large enough for reso builds and acoustic`s with plenty of room for electrics. Here`s one that I used on my washboard harp.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-X-WOOD-GIFT-BOXES-SMALL-PLAIN-MULTI-USE...
These could work for a diddley, although only 11.5cm wide... there are plenty more to look at. These work out at £2.58 each, and they could be decorated by the punters.