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1 Old 97

Old 97

Added by Dave Lynas on January 15, 2020
2 Paint can lid - spun into a true resonator cone

Paint can lid - spun into a true resonator cone

Added by Uncle John on January 14, 2020
3 Song for Old 97

Song for Old 97

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Tung oil vs Danish Oil?

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Lunar Lunch Pail

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Drive West A D Eker 2020

Added by Andries D. EKER on January 15, 2020
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Barking Dogs at Night

Added by Andries D. EKER on January 17, 2020
8 Cigar Box Lyre

Cigar Box Lyre

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9 Striker CBG LP Custom style

Striker CBG LP Custom style

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10 Punch 3 Stringer

Punch 3 Stringer

Added by Bruce on January 15, 2020

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"Ole Gitty's Hand-Mades" 4-string Master Series Hobo Fiddle (#9) by Ben Gitty

"Ole Gitty's Hand-Mades" 4-string Master Series Hobo Fiddle (#9) by Ben Gitty

This is a one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted instrument created by Ben "Gitty" Baker, founder of C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply. Ben came up with idea of the Hobo Fiddle after delving deeply into the history and lore of America's hoboes. He has drawn upon that history, and ..

Price: $349.99

Old-Time and Bluegrass Favorites Cigar Box Guitar Songbook - Volume 1

Old-Time and Bluegrass Favorites Cigar Box Guitar Songbook - Volume 1

The 72 songs in this 240-page songbook form Volume One of a col..

Price: $17.99

The Hobo Fiddle DIY Kit by "Boxcar" Ben Gitty

Hobo Fiddle DIY Kit by Ben Gitty Baker - example of completed kit.

So sit down by the fire, boys, and tell a tale or two... there's really not much else for an old hobo to do..."

This kit contains everything you need to build your very own handmade Hobo Fi..

Price: $89.99

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