The concept is not unheard of, some early harp guitars were similar (but not exactly the same). As for what to call it, perhaps you could call it Bob.
I love hot rods. Post a sound clip.
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I had enough trouble trying to add the photo, I haven't a clue how to do a sound clip. It does sound great though, I brought it to a session in Doolin (Co Clare) on the weekend & within 30 seconds out of the case a fella wants me to make one for him!
It's a nylon string with silverwound ukulele bass strings added. Guitar €3.50, Martin nylons €10, Gold Tone silverwounds €40 (65 & 115)
Just post a video to YouTube and then share the link here. Looks cool, I'd also love to hear it!
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Yeah, I'm digging it. I really appreciate the ingenuity.
Best of luck to ye at the Fleadh Marty!
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That is a home-made answer to the fan fret or at least the same problem that both are trying to solve. Longer scale on the lower strings to get better tone.
Jim
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