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CB Diddley Bow #2 - Complete

Had to make a 2nd one so my wife and I can try to learn to play these thangs, together!   I wanted to give this one a caribbean look with the coloring (even though the cigar box is from Holland). 25" scale with blues fret markers. Not sure if I'm "right" by doing that - I have watched 8,239 videos (give or take 8,100) so it is very possible I got my wires crossed on that.  The bridge is temporary, until I come up with something creative.…

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Added by B. Ry Harley on August 6, 2020 at 3:22pm — 2 Comments

Finished Diddley Bow

Here are some photos of the finished product.  Thanks.…

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Added by B. Ry Harley on August 1, 2020 at 9:12am — 2 Comments

My Introduction and Share of CBG-Diddley Bow Project

Just wanted to put together a combo video, introducing myself to CBG Nation as well as sharing my first CBG project - a Diddley Bow.

Here is the link to my Video:

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Added by B. Ry Harley on July 31, 2020 at 2:30pm — No Comments

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