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Hey Ted, did you ever receive the message I sent you here? I sent you a message on CBN about 2 weeks ago, but never heard from you. I wonder if the message ever went through? Started by Dan Sleep	1	Jul 18, 2009 Reply by Dan Sleep
Painting a neck I am planning on making a neck that has the back painted instead of stained. The red oak I have been using is too grainy for that. If I use… Started by Dan Sleep	2	Jul 18, 2009 Reply by Dan Sleep
Piezo Question Hello, I am building my first CBG. I had a question about connecting the piezo to the 1/4" input jack. Is it possible to solder the red and… Started by Jim138	6	Jul 17, 2009 Reply by Mark Werner
Guitars for sale? I am building a pizza house and going with a Blues Music theme. I'd love to have a few of these amazing guitars on the walls but am not sur… Started by Gerard	7	Jul 17, 2009 Reply by Gerard
Weird Wire Iv got some really cool vintage wire stripped out of an old heater (yup, the one Im turning into an amp) which Id like to use on a build.… Started by Roosterman	8	Jul 16, 2009 Reply by toasterburn
diy resonator cones? hi guys, after info on resonator setup, i want to build from scratch rather than buy parts, is it possible to make / improvise resonator pa… Started by doug mason	9	Jul 16, 2009 Reply by JUJU
Cleaning crackly pots Sure lots of us have had this problem at some point. Iv just got hold of a little 30W amp for the next project, but almost every knob on i… Started by Roosterman	5	Jul 16, 2009 Reply by Roosterman
Neck dimensions I want to try my hand at a cigar box guitar. I have a box that's- 8.5" X 6.0" X 1.5" is this too small? I'd like a 25" scale is that too lo… Started by mike g	4	Jul 15, 2009 Reply by mike g
Fret saws Hi gang, I'm really new to this fun spot and hobby. I was wondering what folks are using for fret saws? Has anyone tried the Great Neck PM1… Started by Al Allen (Hangten)	9	Jul 14, 2009 Reply by RL Mott
Cigar Box Strumstick style WANTED I am new to CBG and am looking to buy a Cigar Box Style strumstick (dulcimer fret 3 string) Is anyone selling one for under $100??? Please… Started by Eric	3	Jul 13, 2009 Reply by Roger Martin

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