Anyone have some building plans and scale templates for a diatonic canjo? Trying to come up with a simple, easy to build, an inexpensive one for a bunch of elementary school kids (maybe twenty of them) to build and decorate. One stringer, no frets, and a hardware store eye hook (or something similar) for a tuning peg. Need to keep cost way down. I'll probably pre-cut and pre-drill everything, and mark the fret positions, then they can paint or decorate the neck themselves. Might use dowels, or 1 x 2's for the necks. If anyone has spare strings or tuning pegs the would like to donate, email me at quikclik@hvi.net.
I'll be doing this for free as a volunteer at the local library, and there is no budget available at this time, so material donations are welcome.
Thanks,
Jack Murphy
Refer to my post on creating your own fret scale for any length fret-board you want, using the "Rule of 18". You can also educate the kids on the fundamental principle behind fretting. I think you'll find it helpful!
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