Over Christmas I decided to build something almost completely based on plans. Generally when I make things I get influence from things I see or read about and then go my own way. This time I chose to follow the Andy Mackie way.
I almost kept to the plans…but deviated with the frets – two of the units being the proper dulcimer tuning, the other two the same as three string guitars.
2 built from Mahogany, two from Kwila/Merbau. For such a small sound body, they produce pretty good sound.
Learning point – if you build one (or more) build a proper fitting template as 2 of my 4 ended up with a crooked body due to just stretching and glueing on the base piece. Plays fine, but is pretty off centre when you align the strings!
I think I’ll design and build a three string electric guitar some time when other projects finish up.
MikeHawkey.com 
Hi Mike,
Are you Australian based? Would be great to see your work in person at some stage if you are, especially the Tahitian Ukes and Strum Sticks.
Thanks – Adam Chapman.
Hi Adam, Nearly – New Zealand. Thanks, Michael
Aloha! Mike
How to get more strings and simple instruction of how to play. I found this 3 strings instrument, like to learn how to pay it
Kia Ora. Though there is a lot of tuning options out there, you could tune to an open chord e.g GDG or DAD. That’s a easier start and things like cigar box guitars use the same with lots of online lessons. Strings for mine are acoustic guitar- generally the smaller diameter/higher notes. Good luck!