Project 21: Harmonic guitar

Concept:

Build a basic electric instrument focussed on playing harmonics - essentially can we make a capo play pinch harmonics

Materials list:

Piece of wood - roughly 2”x4” by 3’?

Pickup - $20 on amazon - ordered

Tuning peg - L&M/ or like $10 on amazon - ordered

String - harp/oud from L&M

Small hinges * 4

Small wood shims for the harmonic frets

Felt for the harmonic frets

Resonator if necessary - glass bottle

Screw to secure the string

Small screws for the harmonic frets

Handle

Tools:

Saw

Drill

Files

Ruler

T-square

Sharpie

Bero’s violin bow

Plan: