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1 Third Hand Harmonica - Demo for that harp playing dude known as Buggy

Third Hand Harmonica - Demo for that harp playing dude known as Buggy

Added by Uncle John on September 14, 2019
2 Just off the bench, latest build.

Just off the bench, latest build.

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Cooking Leftovers

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1927 Martin 2-17

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A Jug Band Tester

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Weeping Willow Blues

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HOLLOWBELLY LIVE at Dark Holler Festival 2019 Back on the Ward.

Added by HOLLOWBELLY on September 13, 2019
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The "T-Bone" Solid Cow Bone Guitar Slide

The "T-Bone" Solid Cow Bone Guitar Slide

If you're looking for a unique option to add to your slide collection, you don't want to miss this one! In the years that we've been doing this, we've seen slides come in many different materials. Ceramic, Stainless, Brass, Glass, Copper..

Price: $9.99

The "Reso-Plate" 3-string License Plate Resonator Guitar Kit

The "Reso-Plate" 3-string License Plate Resonator Guitar Kit

Designed with front (or back) porch picking in mind, this kit has an full, rich resonator sound and is great for playing all sorts of music, including Blues, Folk and Country. The "Reso-Plate" kit is easy to as..

Price: $109.99

Celtic Session Songbook for Voice & Guitar - 170 songs with Large Print Lyrics and Chords

Celtic Session Songbook for Guitar - Front Cover
Price: $29.99

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