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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 17h

something new is on the horizon.
sleek. black. built to travel.

our next dead ringer stretch goal unlocks at 750 backers.

deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 17h

something new is on the horizon.
sleek. black. built to travel.

our next dead ringer stretch goal unlocks at 750 backers.

deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Matt Nightingale @mattnightingale.bsky.social · 1d

You don't have to worship where you're not wanted.

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 2d

meet abbie parker — former CCM artist, animal lover, and co-creator of the dead ringer.

answering one of your most-asked questions: what’s it made of?
(spoiler: soft, rigid, soft.)

now on kickstarter → deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 3d

so what does the dead ringer SOUND like?

instant rubber-bridge tone. no mods. no tools. no effect on tuning or intonation.

installs in seconds — now in three finishes.
deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 3d

this really is a family business.

our nephew ezra 3D-prints the parts from his bedroom in illinois. we assemble the rest in our living room. every dead ringer passes through our family’s hands.

deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 4d

only one week in:
700% funded
600+ backers
800+ dead ringers (and counting).

turn any guitar into a rubber-bridge guitar in seconds.

next unlock coming soon 👀
deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 5d

you did it — 600 backers 🎉

by popular demand, the rosewood dead ringer is officially back.

available now as both a reward + add-on (while supplies last).
thank you for keeping this little homegrown project growing.
deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 6d

you asked for it.

the original rosewood dead ringer returns — unlocking at 600 backers. available soon as reward + add-on.

deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 7d

something’s missing.

600 backers and it returns (by popular demand).

deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 8d

500 backers (!!)
the WHITEOUT dead ringer is here — limited edition, available now as reward + add-on 🤍

if you’re just hearing about all this: the dead finger gives your guitar that warm, thumpy rubber-bridge tone — installs in seconds.

deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 8d

we just passed 460 backers (!!).

can’t believe it.

something cool is coming when we hit 500… 👀

any guesses?

deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 10d

looks like the dead ringer is packing its bags. 👀

help us out: drop your city/state/country below + keep sharing so we can unlock more surprises.

👉 deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 10d

day two: you all took us past $11k and nearly 400 backers (!!). 🤯

the early birds may be gone, but there are still plenty of ways to get your dead ringer (check the rewards).

thank you for showing up so huge, so fast. we’re just getting started. 🖤

deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 11d

y’all… we just crossed 240% funded in the first day. i’m blown away.

early bird rewards sold out fast, but don’t worry — you can still get yours (singles, 2-packs, 3-packs, lessons, even hand-delivered ones).

thanks for making day one unreal. 💀
deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 11d

we’re funded. we’re flying. 🚀

over 180% funded already, and black early birds are gone.
fewer than 25 rosewood early birds left — don’t wait.

thank you for making this real. grab one while they’re still here:
🔗 deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 12d

WHAT.

y’all fully funded the dead ringer in just one hour.

thank you for showing up like this. we’re blown away.

the kickstarter is just getting started — jump in now before those early birds disappear.

deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 12d

it’s here. the dead ringer is live on kickstarter.

instant rubber bridge tone. no mods, no second guitar.

👉 deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

Dead Ringer: The Instant Rubber Bridge for Any Guitar

Get the warm, percussive sound of a rubber bridge on your acoustic — no costly mods, no second guitar, installs in seconds.

deadringerbridge.com

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 14d

so excited for wednesday.

deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 15d

YEP. it’s the secret to that ‘folklore’ sound.

deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 15d

hear it for yourself.

the dead ringer bridge launches oct 1 (next wednesday) on kickstarter.

deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 16d

texas — new dates are set 🌈

the survival songs tour returns in december:
📍 dallas — 12/12
📍 san antonio — 12/13
📍 waco — 12/14

all previously purchased tickets will be honored. can’t wait to close out the tour in texas. 🎟️ derekwebb.com/shows

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 17d

abbie and i have been quietly working on something i’ve needed (and couldn’t find).

it’s called the dead ringer — drop it under your strings for instant rubber bridge tone.

kickstarter launches oct 1. get notified here:
deadringerbridge.com/kickstarter

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 19d

my friend jen hatmaker’s new memoir ‘awake’ is out. proud to have been on her pod talking about moving from insider → outsider.

listen here: jenhatmaker.com/podcasts/ser...

Moving from Insider to Outsider: Derek Webb’s Peaceful Disruption - Jen Hatmaker

“One of the hardest things in deconstruction, hard life stuff, or failure is the isolation and feeling alone. Feeling like I'm the only one. No one's ever been here before. No one's ever felt this. It...

jenhatmaker.com

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Derek Webb @derekwwebb.bsky.social · 21d

man, i’m so proud of this kid.

ash created all the artwork for survival songs and has now launched a patreon.

support an emerging queer artist + get early looks at new work, wallpapers, livestreams, mailed mini-prints + more → patreon.com/ashdotmp4

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