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LIVE  AND LEARN

11/22/2019

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Today I learned about cigar box instruments from a fellow who has built scores of them.
Jerry Kramer came to my workshop to buy a Concert Pinecone for his wife.  What an interesting guy!.  Before I knew it he was returning to give me two of his cigar box creations.

this he calls a "Bo Diddley one string guitar"  17 frets, one string, a cigar box and a tuner.  Doesn't make much sound until you connect it to an amp.
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And believe it or not,  Jerry makes his own pickups from scrap fire/smoke alarms that he rescued from the dumpster at WWU.  I can't explain how he does that, but I can testify that it works very well.
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See the pickup jack on the right side of the cigar box.  He even includes a strap button. and note the' "saddle', I think it is half of a die, as in roll the dice.
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The Bo Diddley guitar even has a tuner.    what a clever, creative instrument.  But you need an amp to get full benefit from it.  
If you are interested in contacting Jerry send me an email and I will connect you.  I don't want to expose him to the internet without his permission.  Jerry would probably love to make a Bo diddley for you.

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And here is the cigar box ukulele he gave me.  what a generous guy.  What a day for learning.  What fun to meet another crazy guy.  THANKS JERRY
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Jerry Kramer
11/24/2019 12:25:25 pm

HI,
Brian you are too kind. Thank you for your hospitality
Jerry and Loye

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