building an electric pick up (for a diddley bow)?

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I've been discovering Seasick Steve these last few weeks and am quite amazed at the guys ability.  Since I love the few displays he does with a home made diddley bow I was wondering about making one for myself but I would prefer to to make an amplified version.  I've seen some nice schematics to make and accoustic one and it does not seem that hard but I was wondering how one goes about making an electric pick up that would allow me to jack up the instrument to an amp.  does any one have any knowledge of making this kind of thing or repairing instruments that might be able to help me with this
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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

when i made one i just hooked a piezo to the bridge.

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building an electric pick up (for a diddley bow)?
I&#39;ve been discovering Seasick Steve these last few weeks and am quite amazed at the guys ability.  Since I love the few displays he does with a home made diddley bow I was wondering about making one for myself but I would prefer to to make an amplified version.  I&#39;ve seen some nice...

kdwilent · Answer

There are various ways of electifying a diddley bow.See some of the links below

Hound Dog Taylor Fan · Answer

Shane Speal and his bunch have all your answers:

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/

A bit of Radio Shack work will get your rig all wired up.  Don't solder?  No problem, just wrap it up with electrical tape.

Anonymous · Answer

Maybe something like this?...

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Seymour-Duncan-Woody-SC-SingleCoil-Soundhole-Pickup?sku=300956

I use one of these with my acoustic guitar.  I'm sure you could velcro this under the string of a diddley bow.

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building an electric pick up (for a diddley bow)?

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