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Spam Canjos (infosec.pub)

submitted 2 months ago by bbue@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/WildMarketplace@sh.itjust.works

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Unique handmade stringed instruments with bodies made from repurposed Spam cans. These canjos have long wooden necks with metal frets and single strings. Each instrument has a tuning peg at the top and a rope strap for carrying. One canjo features an Oven Roasted Turkey Spam can and the other features a Classic Spam can. bought a bunch of these for gifts at Christmas 14 years ago new condition all signed and guaranteed for life by the maker.

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[–] calliope@retrolemmy.com 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Took me way too long to realize it was a portmanteau of “can” and “banjo.”

I kept trying to read it like Spanish and wondering why Spanish-speaking people would love spam

[–] bbue@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 months ago

I realize now I should have titled it Spamjo Canjo