It has a piezo pickup. The pickups are so inexpensive (about $1.50) that I put one in each of my builds.
That's almost banjo tuning...G,D,G,B,D Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Ukulele is g,C,E,A Mandolin is G,D,A,E Guitar E,A,D,G,B,E Charango is G,C,E,A,E (almost like an ukulele).
you should make one, seattle. You can pick up a cigar box at just about any cigar shop (they sell empties). A piece of 1 x 2 oak or poplar from Lowe's or Home Depot. A set of guitar strings, tuning machines and piezo pickup from Amazom. A few tools and some time in the garage. I don't believe i've ever spent more than $15.00 on a build.
I have too many instruments as it is. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! I do think it's interesting as is making any musical instrument.