Ramkie
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The Ramkie is a type of guitar
usually made in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Malawi. It is made using a discarded oil can
(or similar) for the soundbox. The strings are made of fishing wire or bicycle brake wire.
Some versions are made with 6 strings like a regular guitar, but most are made with 3 or 4, and can be either fretted or fretless.
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
usually made in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Malawi. It is made using a discarded oil can
Oil can
An oil can is a can that holds oil for lubricating machines. An oil can can also be used to fill oil-based lanterns...
(or similar) for the soundbox. The strings are made of fishing wire or bicycle brake wire.
Some versions are made with 6 strings like a regular guitar, but most are made with 3 or 4, and can be either fretted or fretless.