Altoid Git Building Plan--what's the best?

Posted by Andy Busch on January 17, 2017 at 11:34am

I've started to get interested in building a git with an Altoid tin.  I saw them online a long time ago, and I heard a guy play one at a blues fest.  Really cool!

One I saw used a piezo, and something about a bottle cap on the piezo.

Anyway, what's the best building plan out there for an Altoid tin git?

I'm not sure exactly what kind of git I would want to build: a single-string diddley bow? a one or two-string with dulcimer-style diatonic fretting?

I'm just wondering what more experienced builders think is the best plan.  I want it to be something that's not only cool to build and show off, but also sounds good.

Thanks!

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  • John Sawyer January 17, 2017 at 12:24pm
    It comes down to what do you want to play?

    Check WayFinder's gallery... he has a video or two of his altoid tin build... if I recall he had one with both a mag pup and a piezo...

    For a simple build, a piezo works pretty well...
    • Andy Busch > John Sawyer January 17, 2017 at 12:43pm

      Well, I love old-time down-home pre-war country blues, so I would be playing that.  I would also play along in jams to whatever folk, country or blues is up at the moment.

      I'll check out WayFinder.  Thanks!

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