Diddley Bow song, with loop pedal & Octave pedal. PLAY LOUD!!

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Diddley Bow song, with loop pedal & Octave pedal. PLAY LOUD!!

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11 жыл бұрын

bemuzic.bandcam...
Got an octave pedal recently - the Electro Harmonix Octave Multiplexer.
Have been trying it out with various Cigar Box Guitars.
It's good to take busking so I can add some bass without taking a bass instrument with me.
A few weeks ago I tried it with a Diddley Bow I made in 2011, with lots of distortion (from the Boss OS-2) and LOVED the sound!!
Played it at Hot Numbers open mic in Cambridge the other week. Got some video of it, but as it was so crowded my cameraman/husband had to film from behind the speakers, and it didn't really capture the feeling, so thought I'd do a video of it at home.
The song is called "Is Anybody there?" and a more basic version of it (no beat and pre Octave pedal!) is on the album "Playing (No Rules)" album which is available here bemuzic.bandcam...
For the beat I'm using a home made mic, made with a DM-13 mic capsule (cost about a fiver from Maplins) stuffed into an old Wasabi Peanut tin.
On the pedal board I've got, left to right - Boss RC-20XL Loop Station, Boss GE-7 Equaliser, Boss Overdrive/Distortion OS-2, electro-harmonix octave multiplexer, Boss chromatic tuner TU-3.
At the back is a Morley A B switch and an Eneloop pedal juice which powers it all.
For pics and more details about the Diddley Bow and Bob Harrison pick up go here www.cigarboxnat...
For collaborations and business inquiries, please contact via Channel Pages: ChannelPages.co...

Пікірлер: 289

@piercedarrow57 11 жыл бұрын

WOW!! Love that cool, distorted, crunchy, swamp blues sound of that Diddley Bow, hard to believe you get all that sound, tone and attitude out of ONE string!!! Incredible song Belinda!

@clappingjazzhands9408 10 жыл бұрын

This Lady is very talented and creative. I enjoy all her vids. I also purchased her CD and it's great. Keep rockin' B.

@bemuzic 10 жыл бұрын

cheers : -)

@TheScreamingFrog916 6 ай бұрын

Love it! Now, I'm going to make me a Diddley Bow, and join the fun. Thanks for sharing 🎸🎶🌎☮

@bemuzic 6 ай бұрын

thanks, yes go for it!

@ulrichbergmann1347 2 жыл бұрын

THIS video inspired me some years ago to build my own Diddley Bow ;) thx for it.

@bemuzic 2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear! There should be more Diddley Bows in the world :-)

@dc2615 4 жыл бұрын

Still RIGHTEOUS! More in 2020 please

@bemuzic 4 жыл бұрын

yes, I must get a Diddley Bow down, haven't played one in a while...

@randymiller5072 9 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your music. Just finished my first electric Didley bow, largely inspired by your videos. Keep 'em coming...

@bemuzic 9 жыл бұрын

Randy Miller thanks a lot, that's lovely to hear : -) Enjoy your Diddley bow! Are you going to do a video?

@davecarveswood2645 6 жыл бұрын

This vid made me want to get a loop pedal

@bemuzic 6 жыл бұрын

cool, go for it!

@profwaldo 11 жыл бұрын

Da-a-amn !... TOO Frickin Cool Belinda !!! All them switches n' pedals would kinda' make my head spin. hahaha

@SPLENDIDZEN 10 жыл бұрын

Bemuzic!...you are the QUEEN of this home-made instruments!...Keep on Rockin'!...

@bemuzic 10 жыл бұрын

ha, thanks : -)

@SPLENDIDZEN 10 жыл бұрын

I am sending my best wishes for this new year 2014!...Keep on Rockin' handmade instruments's QUEEN!...

@bemuzic 10 жыл бұрын

Splendid Zen thanks, Happy New Year to you!

@SPLENDIDZEN 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Bemuzik!...

@michiokaku1028 7 жыл бұрын

Not sure how I found this, but I'm infinitely glad I did. Good stuff.

@bemuzic 7 жыл бұрын

thanks : -) You're not THE Stephen Hawking are you???

@shepherdcrow9971 2 жыл бұрын

On my permanent play list ! I have commented on your vids before but just had to once again....Girl.....Damn ! Ain't much more to say !

@bemuzic 2 жыл бұрын

Ha, thanks :-)

@alexb.6451 7 жыл бұрын

I'm glad i found this, reminds me somehow of a sonic youth concert ages ago (except for the living room and the cigar box)

@bemuzic 7 жыл бұрын

ha, cool : -)

@dakistle 5 ай бұрын

So rad! Thanks for sharing!

@bemuzic 5 ай бұрын

Cheers

@MrPaulomad 11 жыл бұрын

teacher, I built my diddley bow, well, just missing the lesson 2 you come to the world cup? maybe will take a Brazilian coffee

@TheRedhawke 7 жыл бұрын

Still my all time favorite.

@bemuzic 7 жыл бұрын

: -)

@bemuzic 11 жыл бұрын

thanks Paulao. Lesson 1 - Build a Diddley Bow! Lesson 2 - Play what you feel : -)

@tafyb 9 күн бұрын

Wow, love it.

@bemuzic 9 күн бұрын

Cheers :-)

@bemuzic 11 жыл бұрын

ah right, I was wary of adding distortion to the vocals when the D Bow was also pretty distorted.Thought it might all merge in together...

@Noscams00 3 жыл бұрын

Holy crap! Awesome!

@bemuzic 3 жыл бұрын

cheers :-)

@bemuzic 11 жыл бұрын

ah cool, thanks for watching : -)

@stephenwillis444 4 жыл бұрын

Nice bow ,cool tune !!

@bemuzic 4 жыл бұрын

cheers

@Liesl_Cigarboxguitar 5 жыл бұрын

AWSOME.. Great sound, thanks

@bemuzic 5 жыл бұрын

cheers

@user-zh8bk2gf2n 2 жыл бұрын

More please!!!

@peterhaynes8258 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I could have heard her playing without the backing but I enjoyed the video, excellent.

@bemuzic 4 жыл бұрын

cheers : -)

@74dartman13 6 жыл бұрын

So cool! Amazing what can be done with one string!👍😎🎸🎶

@bemuzic 6 жыл бұрын

cheers!

@74dartman13 6 жыл бұрын

@@bemuzic 👍😀

@mattdewet6908 9 жыл бұрын

My favorite video indeed! I straight away ordered a bunch of stuff from e.bay . Came yesterday, and I put my first instrument togethere last night! Now I just need practice. Will post a video as soon as possible. Keep up the good work, you are a inspiration!

@bemuzic 9 жыл бұрын

Matt De Wet thanks, that's great you've made one!! Look forward to a vid...don't practice too much I love seeing what people do first on a Diddley Bow : -)

@steveo7116 7 жыл бұрын

Right on man. In the holler I'm from, that's what we call jammin

@bemuzic 7 жыл бұрын

cheers : -)

@BluuurghAg9 9 жыл бұрын

Because of boredom I recently started to build my own diddly bow. I just started building it and as I go I try to find solutions for the problems I find in the process. So I went to youtube and found this video, this is so awesome! I plan on finishing it tomorrow, but when I do I will seriously look into making it amplifier ready because of this vid! (Hope it will work, because I use an old leathergrease tin instead of wood). Thanks for sharing!

@bemuzic 9 жыл бұрын

BluuurghAg9 thanks, hope you have fun with yours. Should be good with a tin. I've found things rarely sound like I mean them to, so now just go with whatever they're like : -) Would like to see a video when it's done!

@scottconger1266 4 жыл бұрын

Ha,Ha,Ha,Ha, oh hell yes, that sounded great, i hope you post more videos, loved it ! 👍

@bemuzic 4 жыл бұрын

cheers : -)

@bemuzic 11 жыл бұрын

thanks, the octave pedal plays a note an octave lower, which you can then blend with the original note. Made it sound deeper and bassier. Yes I agree the vocals weren't really loud enough, but they weren't recorded separately so I couldn't alter it..

@osakaben10 11 жыл бұрын

sounds really good. better than most of the others.keep doing it !! take care.

@londonemski 10 жыл бұрын

Rock! Amazing sounds. Love your writing and singing too. Inspired!

@bemuzic 10 жыл бұрын

thanks : -)

@wadester1969 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for adding your vid to my jack diddley vid! great tones! Wade

@russisaac6516 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent post. this sounds brill played very loud!

@bemuzic 8 жыл бұрын

ha, thanks, yeah it does NEED to be loud!

@psycheopera Жыл бұрын

Awesome!🎉

@bogotta 2 жыл бұрын

This is fire

@wadeolder7193 10 жыл бұрын

Killer. The stomp box sounds great too.

@bemuzic 10 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot : -)

@bertyjustice4424 Жыл бұрын

found you again, great sound

@bemuzic Жыл бұрын

ha, thanks :-)

@lenonel3286 Жыл бұрын

Woah amazing!

@bemuzic Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@artmaze 6 жыл бұрын

badass inspiration!

@bemuzic 11 жыл бұрын

ha, thanks. D bows are so much fun to play : -)

2 жыл бұрын

🤯🤯🤯 beautiful song. I would love to live near you to take lessons.

@bemuzic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 You don't need lessons to play the Diddley bow, just make/buy one, pick it up and play what you feel!

2 жыл бұрын

@@bemuzic oh what a lovely advice. I'll do it. I already have a three strings cbg since a couples of weeks and I love it. The way is taking me to the minimalist, the esencial, a fretless diddle bow and then a loop station they seem to be my next expression elements. Good vibes for you 👍🏼😊

@charliejordan6649 6 жыл бұрын

That certainly fills the room with sound, though it pushes the money up for playing the diddley, bow, I hope you get plenty back when busking, it would be great to see you play live.

@bemuzic 6 жыл бұрын

thanks, yeah everything is low tech... until you look at my pedal board, lol! Not sure where you're from? I'll be playing at Boxstock next month www.tickx.co.uk/event/846084/boxstock-2018-cigar-box-guitar-festival/

@fredcom1 10 жыл бұрын

Fantastic ,Great sound.

@bemuzic 10 жыл бұрын

thanks

@Truelocos 11 жыл бұрын

Definetly loud!!!!!! great sound. Thanks for this fantastic upload

@sidneiribeiro3883 3 жыл бұрын

Great ! Very cool !

@bemuzic 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@TangoSpiceCompany 11 жыл бұрын

Epic! This is so damn good - playing it REALLY loud!

@denis7868 7 жыл бұрын

I know it has been said - you rock!!! From Australia.

@bemuzic 7 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@ojasnewman7401 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you bemuzic outstanding ..loved what you are doing with the Diddley bow ..would love to see you play live at a open mic .... From Dusty The Slacker West Wales .. U.K

@mickyboy1955 8 жыл бұрын

This is still one of my favourites,Bea...Btw,playing your new album in the car....great stuff....

@bemuzic 8 жыл бұрын

thanks Micky, and glad you're enjoying the new album : -)

@icebob8555 5 жыл бұрын

How did I miss this friend

@bemuzic 5 жыл бұрын

ha, I don't know!

@bemuzic 11 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot, yeah those mic capsules are good value : -)

@binguhj 10 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Good good job! I loved it.(From France)

@bemuzic 10 жыл бұрын

cheers : -)

@TangoSpiceCompany 11 жыл бұрын

In spite of having zero musical talent, I now want to make one!

@MrPaulomad 11 жыл бұрын

do not get tired of seeing your videos congratulations, give me some lessons?

@muddundee 9 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, i just built me one of those out of an old shoe polish tin i found on the dump. Got me inspired!

@bemuzic 9 жыл бұрын

thanks, ah that's great. Is there a video of it?

@muddundee 9 жыл бұрын

bemuzic Not yet, got to learn to play it a bit better!

@TheFattredd 3 жыл бұрын

This was amazing. Great job!

@bemuzic 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers ☺️

@marcelbroder8479 10 жыл бұрын

Great Sound! I Love It!

@bemuzic 10 жыл бұрын

thanks : -)

@jonathanmann1967 9 жыл бұрын

Happily shocked!

@tracymcdougal6381 7 жыл бұрын

Groovy sound I love it

@bemuzic 7 жыл бұрын

cheers : -)

@mousselsa 11 жыл бұрын

i love your style ...your music .. again !again !again from france!!!!

@SPARKMANXXX 11 жыл бұрын

Nice and beautiful, it show that simple thinks, and few help from electronics, provide nice and funny music. I play CBG 4 strings then 3 strings so i will go for single string ;) Cheers

@samwood7331 10 жыл бұрын

OMG, found this after seeing it a while back.... Wonderful demo that great sounds don't request fancy gear, just the willingness to work it out!!!!

@bemuzic 10 жыл бұрын

thanks, yeah I like to keep it simple : -)

@SONGSTICKS 9 жыл бұрын

Hey again CBN Pal :0) Crackin sound coming from that Didley !! I just treated myself to the Vox VDL-1 Looping pedal, It doesn't have the storage capacity of the Boss RC20 but it does have two separate loops with infinite overdub and its own effects, but most cool is that you can apply effects to the loops after recorded and kick them in and out with the expression pedal. I highly recommend it and it's only £135 brand new !

@bemuzic 9 жыл бұрын

hi, thanks.Ooh sounds good, have fun with it! Let me know if you do a video using it....

@carlbowden4712 6 жыл бұрын

You should rock out more often Bea!!!

@bemuzic 6 жыл бұрын

ha yeah, it's therapeutic!

@Stratboy999 11 жыл бұрын

Quite incredible. Psyco-folk.

@bain5872 10 жыл бұрын

Unique...Indeed! Iike it!

@bemuzic 10 жыл бұрын

thanks : -)

@acesmitty6441 7 жыл бұрын

Killer!!!! Sounds great!

@bemuzic 7 жыл бұрын

cheers : -)

@TrevorMarty69 11 жыл бұрын

Great new sound. I'm very excited to hear your stuff.

@greener99 11 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!!

@poverty57 11 жыл бұрын

Been building them for years but you really brought the diddley bow into the 21st century!!! Do you play out? How do I get on your email list?...product, merch?(I hate those words, but pedals don't buy themselves,lol!)

@bemuzic 11 жыл бұрын

cheers! I mostly busk, which I love, and play now and again in a pub or cafe. I have some music on bandcamp (there's a link under the video..can't put links in a comment : -/) You can listen in full before deciding if you want to buy. There's also some free stuff on there. If you message me with your email address I'll add you to my mailing list : -)

@clairehopefox 11 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring!!

@bemuzic 11 жыл бұрын

thanks, will check yours out when I get a minute. Canjo's are fun : -)

@bobs.183 4 жыл бұрын

SWEET !!!

@bemuzic 4 жыл бұрын

cheers : -)

@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN 11 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@MitchRossMusician 6 жыл бұрын

That is awesome bemuzic. I'm totally impressed.

@bemuzic 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@alanwilton6806 10 жыл бұрын

I'm very impressed, you have a lot of talent.

@bemuzic 10 жыл бұрын

thanks

@bemuzic 11 жыл бұрын

lol, I didn't mean I was afraid/scared. It's just a phrase we use..

@panblogs5582 5 жыл бұрын

very nice

@bemuzic 5 жыл бұрын

thanks : -)

@americanbulldog2015 3 жыл бұрын

Cool.

@bemuzic 11 жыл бұрын

cheers : -)

@jttoad252 9 жыл бұрын

Very awesome

@bemuzic 11 жыл бұрын

ha, yeah it's almost getting away from being simple, BUT the sound makes it worth it!!!

@navajasrs2402 9 жыл бұрын

Wow. Nice!

@bigfootedhunteruk2225 6 жыл бұрын

That laugh at the end I do that lol

@bemuzic 6 жыл бұрын

ha!

@johnalexander8277 9 жыл бұрын

Great stuff

@bemuzic 9 жыл бұрын

cheers

@gilleyles6435 9 жыл бұрын

+bemuzic thanku sounds really good

@bemuzic 9 жыл бұрын

+Gill Eyles cheers

@nostalgijaungitara 2 жыл бұрын

Super.

@bemuzic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@bemuzic 11 жыл бұрын

thanks Olivier, yeah never enough time to try everything!

@robpinko5999 7 жыл бұрын

Hey B, what is your recommended connection order of pedal or loop ?? I assume the guitar plugs into pedal (distortion etc) first, which connects to looper, which then connects to the amp. Correct ?? Luv ya work by the way !!

@bemuzic 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob, no rules , but yes that's the order I do it, and thanks : -)

@rafaguimaandrade 10 жыл бұрын

magnificent!

@bemuzic 10 жыл бұрын

thanks : -)

@scot4191 8 жыл бұрын

Very Kooool!!! May I ask what type of pickup you are using ? I have a piezo and when I use distortion, I get feedback. Thanks

@bemuzic 8 жыл бұрын

thanks, I'm using a pick up made by Bob Harrison (the one on the bottom right of this page) www.harrisonguitarpickups.com/pickups.html I've found rod peizos give less feedback than the disc ones. Also a pre amp can help a lot, like this one Shane Speal makes kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aK-AZdWe05-3qHk.html or if you don't want to make one, this is good value www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Behringer-ADI21-V-Tone-Acoustic-Preamp/6LW?origin=product-ads&PLA+Shop+-+Behringer&network=google&adgroup=1+-+Product+Level+-+Behringer&merchant_id=1279443&product_id=8564d1&product_country=GB&product_partition_id=111959022799&gclid=Cj0KEQjwztG8BRCJgseTvZLctr8BEiQAA_kBDxtHxJzLU5WU6Ab1EtgUTt8hVC9nvfdFLHYOQ_W90LwaAo7f8P8HAQ

@tubejim101 10 жыл бұрын

wow!

@johnrine9671 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@bemuzic 10 жыл бұрын

cheers

@bearshield7138 2 жыл бұрын

nice job

@bemuzic 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers :-)

@jerryseven7 10 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I loved this!!

@dudleyjackson2560 11 жыл бұрын

Excellent!. I ca'nt do as well with 6 or 4 strings! and also thanks for showing that Maplins mic capsules are good at picking up, I'll be slinging together a cheap dynamic from those on the strength of your playing/sound. All The Best. D.