Just an idea , has anyone tried a double string diddle-bow, as in say, 2 "A" strings in the same tuning?
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Just an idea , has anyone tried a double string diddle-bow, as in say, 2 "A" strings in the same tuning?
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Thanks, gotme home work for tomorrow!
Martin, go to the video section at page top. Type in 2 string boogie and you should find a lesson and it may help for tuning.
Martin, there are several ways to make an octave 2 string. Use the standard E and D strings from a string set and tune them both to E or D. Or, use those strings - get the big one sounding and feeling about the right tension- then fret it (or use a slide) at the 12th fret - or halfway between the nut and saddle. The smaller string should be tuned to match the sound of the big string fretted at the 12th.
Or use the standard A and G strings from a string set - I like this setup better and use the same method as above.
First thanks for all your replys, & of course" clock" your right, I did & it sounds great, ganna try G strings next but, Uncle John how can I make the octave difference? I using an on line tuner & I cant read music, Thanks, Martin.
For a while, I was doing 2 strings with G strings an octave apart. It kind of kept the diddly flavor and added a bit. Double diddly. Huh. You make me want to try it again.
You should just do it and see what happens!
Blasts from the past:
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/photo/two-string-diddley-bow-1
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/2-string-boogie-2-minute?commen...