Keep in mind this only works on wound strings, also the tension you apply to the thread as you wind will affect tone and volume. You can also use a tongue depressor. I would take some sandpaper to the lower end and create a bit of a concave end to insure the strings don’t slip off. Ingenious idea! 👏👏
@@MrHardguitar Loved the deep thinking involved in the designing; for eg. when you explained about the v shape for easy access between strings and the thicker part to play two strings together. Carry on brilliantly! :)
Freakin' frijoles, man--- hey thanks for sharing that . I've been. Playing four two minutes on my heart I'm grateful to you and will show that I am nine times again by keratin, care to demonstrate a bass. Cello
If you figure out how to play an electric guitar with a bow, then write how. There is an option - to cut a large hole between the pickups in the electric guitar 😁😁😁
If you do not use a cable tie, the binder will lean to one side. Accordingly, on one side the thread will hang from with tension (as it should be), and on the other side the thread will simply lie on the ruler.
If you mean the length of the ruler... I am convinced that a longer ruler will sound better. But at home I had a ruler of only this length. And I wanted to share my creation with the world so much that I decided not to waste time looking for other rulers in stores.
I’m trying to understand what the cable tie is doing in this design. The binder clip is creating the necessary wedge. Is the cable tie preventing the clip from sliding off? It seems like that would only happen if you superglued the tie on (since it could easily slip too). But in that case, you could just superglue the binder clip.
I searched for "best synthetic material for violin bow hair" and found some helpful suggestions for options that might work better than sewing thread -- FYI.
From BING: "When it comes to synthetic materials for violin bow hair, Zarelon™ and Coruss are two of the most highly recommended options. Zarelon™: This synthetic hair is known for its durability and consistency. It offers better grip on the strings, doesn’t stretch, and is unaffected by changes in humidity and temperature. Zarelon™ is also praised for its longevity, often lasting much longer than traditional horsehair. Coruss: Developed to address the declining quality of horsehair, Coruss synthetic hair is made from durable fibers that are not affected by humidity or temperature. It can be played for several years without needing a rehair and is available in various colors. Both options provide reliable performance and are great alternatives to traditional horsehair, especially for those looking for a more consistent and durable solution."
If you do not use the cable the, the binder will move to one side of the ruler. Then on one side the threads will be stretched, and on the other - they will just lie on the ruler.
I made this video and when I was uploading it, I got an ad about this Pickaso guitar bow. This is how Google's algorithm works. Now I see this ad all the time!
Excellent !!! Now I can try out the "Pickaso" Guitar Bow concept to see generally what the results might be, without having to spend 100USD to do so. Many thanks for the brilliant idea!
I tried to diy using cotton thread. Even after applying rosin , and bow, the sound was very soft on the wire wound strings. Then I manage to get a genuine horse hair type of fiddle stick and tried , it's loud on all the guitar strings. Looks like cotton thread has its limitation. Now to go get some horse hairs and looking for horse stable ...just kidding😂
That's a great idea, and it sounded brilliant. My problem is that I'm waving the thing all over the place but I can't get my strat to sound like a violin.😁
I tried using cotton threads. And I've also tried using cotton-polyester blends. I did not notice the difference in sound. But threads containing polyester are more durable. Good luck.
@@MrHardguitar I am guessing that a thicker thread may work better. Also, look for different types of thread (different materials) and experiment. As one example, I believe there are sewing repair kits for tents, for hikers and campers, that may have a thicker/stronger thread.
🟦...FYI: The folding tab-handles on Binder-Clips are easily removed just by flipping them up in the 'folded' position & squeezing the ends of 'em together nearest the clip!
