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Backgammon Ukulele

BY RAINER SCHMIDT OF GERMANY

For the resonator, Ken used an old ammo box that he’d kept modeling tools

and paints in as a kid. Add some recycled guitar parts and a handful of screws

and bolts, and you’ve got a functional guitar. Ken says it sounds great, and the

best feature by far is the storage space inside

—

plenty of room for a few cans

of your favorite beverage.

The backgammon game came from

a thrift store; the neck was crafted

from old mahogany furniture with a

rosewood fretboard. A rope is used

to keep the game tied shut while

being used for musical functions

—

but as soon as the music is over,

the ukulele is easily converted into

a backgammon game.

Ammo Box Guitar

BY KEN GAFFNEY OF DUBLIN, IRELAND

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Handmade Music FactorY

Introduction