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7 way strat mod. Three volumes one master tone. Where to go with output of SPDT switch?

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Setup for planing neck back angle for bolt on neck

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Resonator guitar build....the Journey

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Acoustic Build - Holes/Short Scale Questions

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About that fret burner...

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Mods to CBG kit

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Lap steel build for grandson...

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CB gitty 2.5w amp distortion

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s/s lm386 draw amp,

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Thoughts on the Wickedbucker?

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CIGAR BOX NATION CHRISTMAS ALBUM 2019

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Back Angle

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Hard tail bridge mounting

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Another How to make a banjo (video)

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How to make a banjo (video)

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Routing question

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"SWEET HOME ALABAMA" Three string lesson (video)

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