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"ooh, yes, go for it, get the Les Paul with the $$$$ saved from cigs. Would love to s…" Lonman replied Mar 19, 2012 to Sustain, and the variables involved....	12	May 31, 2012 Reply by Walter Cengia
"oooh, sounds like a cool guitar. Welcome to the Nation." Lonman replied Mar 18, 2012 to first try.	12	Mar 21, 2012 Reply by wes carl
"wow! Turned out real nice. I like what you did." Lonman replied Mar 17, 2012 to Seeking advice Re: tin box body - bridge design, reinforcements, sound holes.	15	Mar 17, 2012 Reply by Lonman
"I do this as many here do for a hobby. My son just told me "you don't make anything…" Lonman replied Mar 16, 2012 to How many CBGs do you keep around?	20	Mar 17, 2012 Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars
"Welcome Kimberly, you will find so much info on here from these fine folks. The sear…" Lonman replied Mar 16, 2012 to Just getting started	5	Mar 16, 2012 Reply by Bluesheart
"Good topic. I ask this a few months back myself when I was asked to build a friend a…" Lonman replied Mar 11, 2012 to How do you put a value on your builds?	19	Mar 13, 2012 Reply by The Phrygian Kid
"I recently have my first build (see pic) to my nephew for his birthday. 1) he likes…" Lonman replied Feb 29, 2012 to To Donate or Not, my first Build to charity?	11	Mar 1, 2012 Reply by Hip Bone Bellaire
"This topic interests me a lot because my next build will be a 6 string and my first…" Lonman replied Jan 27, 2012 to soapbar p90 style pickup from CB Gitty	11	Jan 27, 2012 Reply by Lonman
"Thanks Ben." Lonman replied Jan 15, 2012 to new chat room screen	6	Jan 15, 2012 Reply by Lonman
"I like the idea and also the idea of having an oak, hickory, or some other off color…" Lonman replied Jan 14, 2012 to Something different with my necks	9	Jan 14, 2012 Reply by Charlotte Henry

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Lonman's Discussions (282)

"ooh, yes, go for it, get the Les Paul with the $$$$ saved from cigs. Would love to s…"

"oooh, sounds like a cool guitar. Welcome to the Nation."

"wow! Turned out real nice. I like what you did."

"I do this as many here do for a hobby. My son just told me "you don't make anything…"

"Welcome Kimberly, you will find so much info on here from these fine folks. The sear…"

"Good topic. I ask this a few months back myself when I was asked to build a friend a…"

"I recently have my first build (see pic) to my nephew for his birthday. 1) he likes…"

"This topic interests me a lot because my next build will be a 6 string and my first…"

"Thanks Ben."

"I like the idea and also the idea of having an oak, hickory, or some other off color…"

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