Cigarbox Ukulele
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Cigarbox Ukulele: A Unique Twist on a Classic Sound

This is about another “leftover” project. Cigarbox Ukulele.Time by time, while shopping for the cigar boxes I collect the small boxes if they are nice looking and free (my favourite price).I also had 3 tuning pegs and a 2′ poplar plank which left from the 6′ plank used in P-Bass Cigar Box Project It’s not…

Diddley Bow Close Up
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How To Build Your DIY Magnetic Pickup For Diddley Bow: Part 1

Introduction: Did you know you can build a DIY magnetic pickup for your CBG or Diddley Bow for next to nothing? Magnetic pickups offer a warmer tone and higher output compared to piezo pickups, which are commonly used in these instruments. Materials: Broken headphones (free from friends or electronics stores) Magnet (from the headphones) Copper…