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  • Ted Stahl August 17, 2017 at 11:42pm
    Thanks Wade. By the way, "To That Land" from the Blind Willie Johnson album is one of my favorites. Thanks again.
    • Wade > Ted Stahl August 18, 2017 at 12:14am
      Thank you Ted. I always wondered if anyone ever listened to my track. Now I know at least one person did! :)
  • Wade August 17, 2017 at 3:07pm

    I use old jeans, yes jeans. A 34 or larger size works best. I cut them up the middle to make two and have someone sew the ankle end or just tie it off with string. My high builds go in heavy padded guitar cases.

    • Michael F. Copado > Wade August 22, 2017 at 4:46pm

      This sounds cool, could you post a picture of what they look like?

      • Wade > Michael F. Copado August 22, 2017 at 8:56pm
        Here ya go Michael. I made a crude one and when mom saw it, she made me a few deluxe versions with a bandana like the one you see here.

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        • Ted Stahl > Wade August 23, 2017 at 4:42am
          Great picture. A picture is worth a thousand words. I like this idea even more.
  • ChickenboneJohn August 17, 2017 at 3:39am

    We have cardboard boxes custom made, so they are  good for storage, transporting and handy for the customer to take away a neatly boxed item. They are not that expensive (about $1 a piece).  The only downside is that they are more bulky than packing in  bubble wrap. We sometimes make  simple sleeves from bubble wrap just put together with packing tape - not as durable, but again useful for handing to the customer.

    • Ted Stahl > ChickenboneJohn August 17, 2017 at 5:58am
      Thanks John.Sounds like a good idea.
  • Ted Stahl August 16, 2017 at 11:31pm
    Thanks Grandpa (that sounds weird seeing I'm 63). But the advice you gave is just what I needed. I also have an F-150 and the fest is only about 12 miles away. Thanks again.
  • Grandpa August 16, 2017 at 10:41pm

    Ted, one more thing about my experiences. I found that 15-18 gits fills my booth well, leaving room to move about and play. I know some take more, sometimes a lot more. I am talking about a 1 day event. Also, I make more sales after the event than during the event. Have a lot of business cards, and I also have a one page history of cigar box instruments, which also describes my building process (briefly), and two ways to get a hold of me later. Everbody that stops to talk is offered one. Sometimes the inspiration to purchase, or to think up a custom gift comes after the event. Again, my personal experience ,others do vary.

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