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1 Pointy Shoes

Pointy Shoes

Added by Downtown Vinnie on January 18, 2020
2 Your Candle St Louis CBG Song Writers Contest - Still Livin' the Blues

Your Candle St Louis CBG Song Writers Contest - Still Livin' the Blues

Added by John on January 18, 2020
3 ''Trouble In Mind''

''Trouble In Mind''

Added by AGP # on January 19, 2020
4 The Coo Coo

The Coo Coo

Added by Dave Lynas on January 17, 2020
5 Barking Dogs at Night

Barking Dogs at Night

Added by Andries D. EKER on January 17, 2020
6 Lunar Lunch Pail

Lunar Lunch Pail

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7 Cigar Box Lyre

Cigar Box Lyre

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8 Old 97

Old 97

Added by Dave Lynas on January 15, 2020
9 Song for Old 97

Song for Old 97

Added by Dave Lynas on January 16, 2020
10 Miku ODEON

Miku ODEON

Added by Miku on January 18, 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 ..

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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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