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"Ruth, if you’re new, I would learn some basic techniques for awhile, or at least unt…"

BrianQ. replied Aug 25, 2019 to newbie trying to find 3 string CBG song 'Belfast Child' by Simple Minds or how to convert it from 6 string???

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"Here’s an old one: http://www.dennishavlena.com/hg-main.htm   cb gitty also sells a…"

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"Somebody makes one of these modular guitars about every few years since the later 60…"

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"Well put taff..."

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"I’ve seen those in Home Depot, they’re pretty much same as the cb gitty one, but hal…"

BrianQ. replied Jul 28, 2019 to Files for nut slots?

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Reply by Paul Craig

"You can also use 2 square non adjusting rods like danelctro does? "

BrianQ. replied Jul 27, 2019 to Truss rods in lap steel?

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Reply by KOOL DOG HOOCH

"C’mon it’s a friendly forum, I don’t think I said anything negative, sorry if I did…"

BrianQ. replied May 24, 2019 to Anyone make their own picks?

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"You’re always gonna get those results from non acrylic picks, they’re more dense &am…"

BrianQ. replied May 24, 2019 to Anyone make their own picks?

 33 May 31, 2019
Reply by Bruce Young

"Kool, thanx for sharing. Ben really delivered on this kit! I’m getting ready to pop…"

BrianQ. replied May 22, 2019 to Bento Box peek

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"They have those at guitar fetish if you’re not feeling adventurous? https://www.guit…"

BrianQ. replied May 21, 2019 to Ideas for supporting nuts

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