Theron's Panjolele

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Create a unique musical instrument using an aluminum mess kit frying pan, wood, a few screws, and some strings. The neck is made from a 22" long piece of red oak, with 24 frets at a 15" scale and marked only for major scale notes to simplify playing. Clothes hanger wire serves as frets, hammered into place or glued with epoxy. Three tuning pegs are crafted from wood, drilled into the head of the instrument. The body is the aluminum frying pan lid, attached to the neck with a single screw and hole for string retention. A simple bridge holds light guitar strings at 15" scale. Stringing up and tuning involves using electric or acoustic guitar, classical guitar, banjo, or concert ukulele strings, and adjusting for optimal sound. The result is a versatile, easy-to-play instrument reminiscent of a power chord open or barred on a guitar.