Flathead Diddley Bow

My first Diddley Bow and first use of a Flathead cigar box! A commission for a guy who wants to play slide. There are frets, but I set the action high at the zero fret to facilitate slide play. I strung it up with a guitar E string and tuned it to E. The adjustable bridge was inspired by the ones ChickenBone John is selling. Of course I 3D printed my in PLAstic fantastic!
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  • Thanks BrianQ! Not surprised to hear Gibson was the first with that style of adjustable bridge. ChickenBone John recently posted a YouTube video talking about his wood ones and I studied them and thought that they would be a more practical that having a bunch of bridges of differing heights which he illustrates and exemplifies my current approach. It prompted action on my part. It sure makes setup a breeze!

  • Kool bridge! I believe Gibson was the first to roll out that style of adjustable bridge on acoustics back in the real  early 60’s, but they were only on deluxe models though?

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