Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video I show how to make a guitar using recycled materials and an incredibly simple design. We only need three parts, and 2-3 knots. Thanks to Bespoke Post for sponsoring this video! New subscribers can get 20% off their first box with code NIGHTHAWK here: bspk.me/nighthawk

The parts used for this project are a 2 liter bottle, a 3 foot length of ½ inch diameter PVC pipe, and a piece of string. I use fairly strong gardening string for the bass version of this guitar, and kite string for the standard tuned guitars. Fishing line would be another great option.

Another name for a single string guitar is a diddley bow, and many great tutorials are available for playing these instruments. This is a great place to start: youtu.be/KojZ7CmT4Ik

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-Ben