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The Neverending Quest For the Squirell to Empty the Birdfeeder

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Wischfull Dreaming BCB 1 man Blues Band 2019

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Cigar Box Guitar Build #34

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AGP #345 - ''Gee Gee''

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Fret press anyone?

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Cali Fest ~ Hank Williams Open Mic sign up

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"Vivigraphic" Illustrated Wooden Cigar Boxes - Choose your print from our gallery of images

"Vivigraphic" Illustrated Wooden Cigar Boxes - Choose your print from our gallery of images

Just choose one of our many beautiful designs below, and we'll print it onto one of our 8 x 10" all-wood cigar boxes! Use these printed boxes for cigar box guitars, purses, jewelry boxes, wedding favors, you name it! Bulk order discounts av..

Price: $19.99

Custom-Printed 8" x 10" Wooden Cigar Box - Vivid, photo-quality printing right on the box using YOUR images!

Custom-Printed 8" x 10" Wooden Cigar Box - Vivid, photo-quality printing right on the box using YOUR images!

Now you can get a beautiful, great-sounding all-wood cigar box with a custom-printed top, using artwork (old photos, graphics, etc) that YOU provide! Build a truly unique guitar using these great-sounding wooden boxes!

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Price: $24.99

Cigar Box Guitar Songbook - Volume 2: 49 More Songs Arranged for 3-string Cigar Box Guitars

Cigar Box Guitar 3-string Songbook Volume 2 - Front Cover

A collection of 49 beloved, easy-to-playPrice: $17.99

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