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"Ask Randy Bretz, he does it quite often? https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Rand…"

BrianQ. replied Apr 19, 2023 to Fretless fret markers

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BrianQ. replied Dec 3, 2022 to canjo building and tuning

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"Hey Brenda, you can use any string & tune your canjo to any key you want, we mak…"

BrianQ. replied Dec 3, 2022 to canjo building and tuning

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"Video: https://youtu.be/OnK3aG9i8kU"

BrianQ. replied Sep 30, 2022 to Aluminum License Plate

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"Larry, good news, pretty much all modern license plates are aluminum. And yes you ca…"

BrianQ. replied Sep 30, 2022 to Aluminum License Plate

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"Build one & see?"

BrianQ. replied Aug 2, 2022 to C. B. Gifty three string fretless kits.

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"Looking at it without the tuners, it would seem that way. But, with the tuners insta…"

BrianQ. replied May 10, 2022 to Help please re Bento Box Uke "nut"

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"Here’s a better pic with the whole headstock,I didn’t add the other piece cuz I was…"

BrianQ. replied May 8, 2022 to Help please re Bento Box Uke "nut"

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BrianQ. replied May 8, 2022 to Help please re Bento Box Uke "nut"

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"Here’s what instructions in mine say about it? FYI- it’s best to contact CBGITTY su…"

BrianQ. replied May 7, 2022 to Help please re Bento Box Uke "nut"

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