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Finished my second, what do you think?
Here it is, the second one. Sounds pretty good, a bit different from the first one but I expected that as the box is very different in size and wood. Click on my page for more pictures of this one.
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Permalink Reply by Ronnie Retherford on
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Nice. Love the headstock.
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Permalink Reply by Dianne Woods on
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Michael, very nice 2nd build, great job.
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Permalink Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars on
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Thanks for the compliments. This is an addictive hobby, I've already got 3 cigar shops lined up to supply my need for more box's, and ideas filling my head too.
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Permalink Reply by Rick Martin on
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Wow, I really like that head! A pro job. Did you stain that or is that the natural wood color? What wood is that?
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Permalink Reply by Terry Lee Schrecongost on
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Nice job on the f-holes in the top, real clean.
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Permalink Reply by Christopher Call on
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I know the feeling!!!!!!!!! It's like, what idea do I go with first! LOL
MichaelS said:Thanks for the compliments. This is an addictive hobby, I've already got 3 cigar shops lined up to supply my need for more box's, and ideas filling my head too.
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Permalink Reply by Larry McInnes on
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That's a beauty, Michael. Very clean lines, great headstock. You got a winner there.
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Wow! I really like that! I'm working on my second build, but it certainly will not be the neat and professional looking job you've done. Nice one!
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Grizz, I am working on 3 and 4 at the same time.
Grizz said:Okay Mike now I thinks it's time for a third.
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Permalink Reply by Grizz on
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Good for you. That's the way to do it. Waiting to see them when they're done.
MichaelS said:Grizz, I am working on 3 and 4 at the same time.
Grizz said:Okay Mike now I thinks it's time for a third.
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