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"I've built a Punch box using the lid (MDF/Cardboard) as the soundboard, and I made t…" Manny Lopez replied Aug 25, 2014 to CBG Top Woods - Leave As Is?	10	Aug 25, 2014 Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague
"There is only one way to find out. Try.That said, there is lots of advice on here. I…" Manny Lopez replied Aug 25, 2014 to Is this cigar box just too complex to work for a first build project?	8	Aug 25, 2014 Reply by Manny Lopez
"Very nice stuff! I like it. The binding is an awesome touch. I may have to give it a…" Manny Lopez replied Aug 25, 2014 to Laminating a neck	6	Aug 25, 2014 Reply by Manny Lopez
"Here are some more pics showing a few details. Spider and cone cleaned up nicely. Le…" Manny Lopez replied Jul 13, 2014 to Never thought I'd own a Vintage Resonator...	15	Jul 13, 2014 Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague
"She plays great... just missing that nitro pickguard that off gassed to never never…" Manny Lopez replied Jul 13, 2014 to Never thought I'd own a Vintage Resonator...	15	Jul 13, 2014 Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague
"It looks more like the M47 with the painted grain. Mystical number indicates a 1937…" Manny Lopez replied Jul 12, 2014 to Never thought I'd own a Vintage Resonator...	15	Jul 13, 2014 Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague
"I hear ya. I like it a lot. And its great for chords. May try to take the nut down a…" Manny Lopez replied Jul 12, 2014 to Never thought I'd own a Vintage Resonator...	15	Jul 13, 2014 Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague
"Thanks everyone, and rest well John. I am not keen to maim this beaut. It has a bash…" Manny Lopez replied Jul 12, 2014 to Never thought I'd own a Vintage Resonator...	15	Jul 13, 2014 Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague
"Wow man!!! That is a sexy beast. I am tempted to use that hood ornament idea if you…" Manny Lopez replied Feb 16, 2014 to What's the best placement for a mag pup??	22	Feb 18, 2014 Reply by spud murphy
"Mahogany CBG neck would be very sweet. Do it." Manny Lopez replied Feb 15, 2014 to Mahogany Neck? Is this a good idea?	7	Feb 16, 2014 Reply by Ice Bob

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Manny Lopez's Discussions (43)

"I've built a Punch box using the lid (MDF/Cardboard) as the soundboard, and I made t…"

"There is only one way to find out. Try.That said, there is lots of advice on here. I…"

"Very nice stuff! I like it. The binding is an awesome touch. I may have to give it a…"

"Here are some more pics showing a few details. Spider and cone cleaned up nicely. Le…"

"She plays great... just missing that nitro pickguard that off gassed to never never…"

"It looks more like the M47 with the painted grain. Mystical number indicates a 1937…"

"I hear ya. I like it a lot. And its great for chords. May try to take the nut down a…"

"Thanks everyone, and rest well John. I am not keen to maim this beaut. It has a bash…"

"Wow man!!! That is a sexy beast. I am tempted to use that hood ornament idea if you…"

"Mahogany CBG neck would be very sweet. Do it."

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