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"Bummer Paul, I’ve built about 9 or 10 different GF kits over the years, including th…" BrianQ. replied Jun 28, 2020 to What's on your workbench?	2270	Sep 8, 2023 Reply by Carl Floyd
"Here’s a video on the topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttK09vKLOZI&list=PL…" BrianQ. replied Jun 27, 2020 to Wood boxes only?	5	Jul 6, 2020 Reply by Order99
"I have used plexiglass, beware, it can crack & chip :( Personally, I like to fi…" BrianQ. replied Jun 27, 2020 to Bolt for a nut?	1	Jun 27, 2020 Reply by BrianQ.
"Phosphor/Bronze doesn’t have any magnetic qualities to it, so a magnetic pickup can…" BrianQ. replied Jun 27, 2020 to Electric or acoustic strings?	6	Jun 30, 2020 Reply by Southern Ray
"I think your best bet is to try them out & judge for yourself? " BrianQ. replied Jun 27, 2020 to Bolt Bridges?	10	Jul 5, 2020 Reply by Southern Ray
"I’m with Korrigan, switch over to some electrics & crank ‘er up! But, you could…" BrianQ. replied Jun 25, 2020 to Puny box	15	Jul 16, 2020 Reply by the anonymous pick
"I’ve always done it using this simple method, never had any problems, You can also c…" BrianQ. replied Jun 25, 2020 to To brace or not to brace	22	Jun 27, 2020 Reply by Taffy Evans
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"Check out the kits over at Guitarfetish, they’re well worth it?" BrianQ. replied Jun 21, 2020 to What's on your workbench?	2270	Sep 8, 2023 Reply by Carl Floyd
"It comes with this Magnetic combo: https://www.cbgitty.com/guitar-instrument-parts/c…" BrianQ. replied Jun 19, 2020 to looking for info on the CB Gitty 3-string kit	4	Jun 19, 2020 Reply by Zack Perham

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"Bummer Paul, I’ve built about 9 or 10 different GF kits over the years, including th…"

"Here’s a video on the topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttK09vKLOZI&list=PL…"

"I have used plexiglass, beware, it can crack & chip :( Personally, I like to fi…"

"Phosphor/Bronze doesn’t have any magnetic qualities to it, so a magnetic pickup can…"

"I think your best bet is to try them out & judge for yourself? "

"I’m with Korrigan, switch over to some electrics & crank ‘er up! But, you could…"

"I’ve always done it using this simple method, never had any problems, You can also c…"

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"Check out the kits over at Guitarfetish, they’re well worth it?"

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