Scary Song - Put a Spell on You - Diddley Bow.wmv

Song was played on a hand made diddley bow, which is a single stringed instrument and played with a slide. The one shown here was made from an antique drawer front.

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Music

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• CBG blues rock

[signeponge]

Very nice! I couldn't see any pickup - where did you put it and what type of pickup are you using?

[wadester1969]

@signeponge Hi there . I get this question often. It's a inexpensive clip on contact pickup(piezo). I believe the secret to getting good sound with these is the right amp. I love plugging into my little roland cube amp - I rarely plug into my tube amp anymore - I just love the tone and portability of this mean little tone machine. Thanks for the question.

Wade

[wadester1969]

I like a deep, low sound. I use mostly low e string on a guitar and tune it down to a D- thanks for the question.

[curiousjapan]

This is really good - can I ask what you're using for the bridge? Potlid?

[wadester1969]

@curiousjapan I used a paint can lid. Thanks for the question

[kingovviking]

HAHA any chance you will give my that diddley bow :D

[wadester1969]

@kingovviking You never know..... check under your bed after midnight tonight - whooooohahaaaahahhah. just kidding - I'm attached to this new instrument for now. You should really try building one. They are a lot of fun to build. Search "one String willie"

[signeponge]

@wadester1969 : Thank you so much for your answer. I'm planning on building a diddley bow myself and I was wondering what would be the best way to amplify it afterwards. Keep on!

[Kendensuki]

The video was great! good job man. :D

[DONNIMETROPOLIS313]

ahhh, mean mary lives!....good stuff

[albinowolf2]

You did your THANG! Nice job.

[frankegoold]

what string you put on it?

[nicholasabersold]

This was so cool! Now I want a diddley bow too.

[curiousjapan]

@wadester1969 Thanks! After watching your videos, I went and built one of my own (it's on my youtube account). It's a bit rough and ready, but I've got some ideas for improving it. :)