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CB Gitty 360080X Cigar Box Diddley Bow 1 String Guitar Kit
The C. B. Gitty "Diddley Bow" Kit will surprise you with what you can do with just ONE string! This is how the Blues beganand many cultures around the world have uni-string instruments. All you need in the kit is here, and basic tools like drill, saw, screwdriver, file etc are all you need. Want to find out how BB King and (yes) Bo Diddley got their start? It's right here. And it's a great starter instrument for kids too.
Product Features
- Real Cigar box
- Dowel (neck)
- Gear Tuner, nut and bridge
- String
r.c. corbett
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
Nothing like the pictures in ad.Cheap and tiny cigar box, the wooden stick is too thick for the cigar box 😞
Steven M. Joseph
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
I really enjoyed this project. Now if I can just learn to play the thing.
Jordan M.
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2023
I can't speak to the building process yet but I read the instructions and it looks easy enough. Ive looked over all of the parts and pieces & they are great quality... the listing photos don't do it justice, the cigar box they sent was well past my expectations! Im planning on staining mine and might even weather it a bit before I assemble it. We will see but im very curious about putting a deeper string on it (maybe even a bass strings). Im also going to put an electric pickup on it so i can use peddles with it to really get the most i can out of it.
JR
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2020
Fun, super simple assembly with simple tools. With tools like a drill press and belt/disc sander, it's child's play. No finishing is necessary, but I did use some sanding sealer and spray lacquer for the neck to improve feel when playing. Even with the additional steps I chose, it took less than 3 hours to complete.Why not 5 stars then? Well, the supplied screw on the headstock used for the nut is supposed to be a slotted screw. The one I got was a phillips head. I noticed when installing it, and knowing a little about guitars, I knew this was a mistake. No problem; I just cut a slot with my Dremel. All that's left for me to do is figure out how I want to mark the frets to suit my own taste.All in all this would make a great gift, either completed or as a kit, or a fantastic father/son project. Looking forward to building more.
Ian Bailey
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2018
Great little Guitar, easy assembly.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2018
cool to play around with luv the blues and history of it...
Scott S
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2017
Arrived on time very good instructions good quality, look forward to building more of this style. Sound quality not as loud as expected but you can upgrade to electric version very easily.
Scooter's Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2016
I just got it and it looks great I'm waiting for more things to be delivered to build it and I'm definitely excited
hdsteve
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2015
Having fun messing around with this. Easy to put together.
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