Blues master Diddley bow 1 string mono string Matteacci's
Hello Friends, this one I am offering you for sale is a single-string Diddley bow made with a wooden box.
It mounts an acoustic string and can be tuned to many keys.
It is amplified with a powerful and sensitive piezoelectric pick-up of the round under-saddle type.
The dimensions are length 73cm, box 15x10x4.5cm (approximately).
Dimensions may vary slightly depending on box availability.
It has a distinctive delta blues sound and can be plugged into any guitar amplifier.
You can find a demo of these tools at this YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/P9oJWzy__bU
Information on the origins of these instruments.
The diddley bow is a string instrument of African origin that became popular in the early decades of the 20th century.
It is thought to have its origins in some traditional instruments from the Ghanaian coast of West Africa.
It had its popularity mainly in the southern United States and among the other names by which it was called we find the "jitterbug" the "one-string" while an ethnomusicologist might formally define it as a "zither".
"monochord".
Demo video at this link: https://youtu.be/P9oJWzy__bU
Shipping from Italy
Processing time
3-5 business days
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
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Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
I don't accept cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Imballo e confezione regalo
Scatola cm. 90x29x12
Reviews (7)
Average:
Mar 17, 2026
Diddley bow sympa à jouer et agréable, on arrive à jouer presque tous les morceaux de musique et chansons. Très agréable Livraison rapide Merci
Marc FERRARIS
Aug 16, 2025
Good thing for a sound artist
Lieuwe Zelle
Aug 6, 2024
I love this Diddley bow,. It's fun to play looks great and the craftsmanship is really good. I would recommend this item and seller. Shipping was very fast from Italy to USA.
Craig Moran
Mar 2, 2024
Love it!! I bought it thinking if I can't learn how to play 1 string God doesn't want me to learn period lol!
Eric
Oct 11, 2023
Item arrived well packaged. This is a gift, and I know they’re going to love it!
Amanda Davis
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