I remember meeting you, Kale and Kevin at that festival. I came very close to buying one from him but my darling wife convinced me I would be missing out on the enjoyment of building one. Almost two years later I built one and love it. At least I got to see and play one of Kevins for inspiration. Hope to see you and the same people this November at the festival. Thanks for this video and I hope it inspires others to buy or make one.
I remember talking to Kevin at that festival. He's a really nice guy. I'm sure you remember the diddley bow class he did for the kids. If I'm not mistaken, he made Justin Johnson's first shovel guitar but now they're made by someone else. So cool! This was a fun video.
@@alwayslearning8365 I suggest you make a nylon string cigar box diddley bow. Be sure to build it with parts that she can’t remove and swallow. Let me know how it works out!
Thanks, Kevin! The pleasure is all mine. I hope to see you at the next Annual Republic of Texas CBG Festival. I here it will be in Blanco this year (11 May, 2024)! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I don't know. I was just borrowing the instrument. I suggest you ask Kevin Hamilton of Hambone Cigar Box Guitars. That said, If you are building your own, you can decide upon the scale length you want, then put the bridge and saddle where they need to be. String gauges are dependent upon what notes you want and the tension you want. Most folks use the ADG strings from a guitar set to get GDG tuning with a scale length somewhere near 25 inches.
Good morning. That is clever and fun to see. So many creative people out there. Thanks for video. Rick
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks Steve. I like the idea of a shovel guitar. Awesome demonstration!
Thanks! I hope to see you at the Texas CBG festival!
Good looking shovel guitar 👍 I can dig it. Justin's ( crankin up the 3 string shovel guitar) video is what got me started making instruments
Thanks! Justin was my inspiration too!
I remember meeting you, Kale and Kevin at that festival. I came very close to buying one from him but my darling wife convinced me I would be missing out on the enjoyment of building one. Almost two years later I built one and love it. At least I got to see and play one of Kevins for inspiration. Hope to see you and the same people this November at the festival. Thanks for this video and I hope it inspires others to buy or make one.
I look forward to seeing you again!
I remember talking to Kevin at that festival. He's a really nice guy. I'm sure you remember the diddley bow class he did for the kids. If I'm not mistaken, he made Justin Johnson's first shovel guitar but now they're made by someone else. So cool! This was a fun video.
Thanks! I look forward to going to the festival this Fall!
@@stevesstrings5243 Did they set a date? I haven't seen anything. You're a lot more "in the know" with this kinda stuff though.
@@musicalmiscellany I contacted them via Facebook and they said it will be on November 27th.
I dig it!
Now I just need to learn to play it better! Thanks for watching and commenting!
That’s a super cool instrument. Thanks for sharing.
It is definitely different. Justin Johnson makes it cool!
Thanks that would make procrastinating in the garden a lot easier.
I now look at all my yard tools as potential builds. I have already used an old broom handle and cigar box to build a diddley bow.
@@stevesstrings5243 Steve do you have a suggestion on why instrument I could build for my two year old great niece?
@@alwayslearning8365 I suggest you make a nylon string cigar box diddley bow. Be sure to build it with parts that she can’t remove and swallow. Let me know how it works out!
@@stevesstrings5243 Thanks I will do that.
Excellent video.. thanks for the kind words. 😃
Thanks, Kevin! The pleasure is all mine. I hope to see you at the next Annual Republic of Texas CBG Festival. I here it will be in Blanco this year (11 May, 2024)! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Can i ask some question what are the sizes of the string and what is the distance of the nut to the bridge?
I don't know. I was just borrowing the instrument. I suggest you ask Kevin Hamilton of Hambone Cigar Box Guitars. That said, If you are building your own, you can decide upon the scale length you want, then put the bridge and saddle where they need to be. String gauges are dependent upon what notes you want and the tension you want. Most folks use the ADG strings from a guitar set to get GDG tuning with a scale length somewhere near 25 inches.
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