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FS: Schoen Winchester #1 as featured in 'The Fretboard Journal'

Started Apr 18, 2010 0 Replies

6-String Turbo Diddley 'Winchester'. Custom made resonator guitar by Master Luthier, Kurt Schoen of http://www.schoenguitars.com . This resonator was made…Continue

Robert Johnson?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Gajeski Oct 6, 2009. 11 Replies

This pic is from Zeke Schein (Matt Umanov Guitars - NYC).Back in 06, we were hanging out at the Vintage Guitar show in Arlington, TX.... we talked for a long while and we're trading RJ licks on an…Continue

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At 2:45am on July 5, 2010, Dan Laurent said…
Oh, mna , just saw your in slc. Howdy neighbor, I'm out in Stansbury Park!
At 2:43am on July 5, 2010, Dan Laurent said…
Hey ,thanx for inviting me, sorry it took so long to get back, career change, lot's o' changes
At 10:16am on October 6, 2009, Skeesix said…
Yes, I am very familiar with Photoshop, graphic design, etc. so unless you are really good at modifying photos, I can spot changes.
At 7:53pm on October 5, 2009, bairfoot cajun said…
cool man, i just listened to gossamer heart with the Winchester resonator.its a great sounding instrument. is that you singing that song BB? it sure is a cool tune,great vocals, great lyrics, and great music.
At 1:31am on October 2, 2009, Cogdell boy (Robert J.) said…
BB , Thanks for the friend invite and let me say welcome . It's a great place you can get lost on here and spend HOURS looking at pics and videos and just reading . Enjoy and keep on keeping on ...
Robert J.
At 2:29pm on October 1, 2009, Bluesheart said…
Yes sir, that is a super build. Keep up the good work BB !
Bruce
At 9:26am on October 1, 2009, JUJU said…
Thanks for the freinds invite , good to have you onboard the nation
juju.
At 8:33am on October 1, 2009, Paul Doug said…
Thanks for inviting me to be a friend. That's a great guitar you have.
At 4:17pm on September 29, 2009, Tres Seaver said…
Welcome aboard, BB! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBB, CBU, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.)

Most of all, have fun!

Tres.
 
 
 

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