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Hopkins' Lightnin'

My name is Hopkins and the Guitar is Lightnin'. That's it.
I think it's a bit extreme.

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Comment by AGP # on November 15, 2019 at 4:39pm: "Different but Nice", looks dangerous, would probably come in handy for Slaying Dragons and dealing with Zombies and Burglars Etc. :-D

Comment by Uncle John on November 14, 2019 at 10:05am: Ha ha on the good name and story. Very nice.

Comment by Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans on November 14, 2019 at 9:53am: High voltage, Bro'! Well done!

Comment by BrianQ. on November 13, 2019 at 11:45pm: Lightnin’ n thunder!!

Comment by the anonymous pick on November 13, 2019 at 11:24pm: NICE!

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