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Broom Handle Guitar Build - Part 3

Posted by Robin Thompson on March 7, 2016 at 10:55am

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Well, it didn't take as long as I expected to put it together- the instrument is complete, at least acoustically, and sounds pretty good. I'll be adding the ...

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Papa D March 8, 2016 at 11:07pm

nothing like the tin sound.. Nice job..
Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear March 8, 2016 at 2:59pm

Sounds great, looks just the job too. Good on ya! Keep 'em coming :)
Dave Lynas March 8, 2016 at 6:59am

I keep finding cooler tins too. Something people saved... Just for us!
Robin Thompson March 8, 2016 at 3:27am

Cheers Dave!

The tin sound is great isn't it? I was pleasantly surprised
Robin Thompson March 8, 2016 at 3:26am

Silent Jim - I was beginning to think I was the only one who's used a Quality Street tin - nice to see someone else has!
Dave Lynas March 7, 2016 at 10:07pm

Nice plucking there Robin. I like the tin sound.
Robin Thompson March 7, 2016 at 6:36pm

Cheers Jim and wes.

wes - no point bothering if it ain's fun!

Jim - I was pretty surprised to be honest. But then, resonator guitars show that it should work!
Jim Morris March 7, 2016 at 2:40pm

Well done Robin. I'm always pleasantly surprised by the tone of the tin body instruments I've made. I do like your emphasis on the fun part of these things!