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Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas "Duck" Petry Sep 11, 2015. 6 Replies 2 Likes

Hi I've been doing similar things since I was a kid - am pretty old now.Great fun! I have had a webpage online for about 20 years detailing theconstruction of a whole bunch of folk instruments. It is…Continue

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At 2:32am on September 10, 2015, Preston J. Laisure said…: "Uncle Lou" is interested in the first meeting of CBG minded Michigan'ders, how about you?

At 4:42pm on April 12, 2014, Diane in Chicago said…: Hi, Dennis! About to convert a full size cello to an upright bass with those flatwound strings you recommend. Teenage son going to college, so I can sneak a cello into the house when spouse is looking the other way. Thanks for the tips, and especially for the hardanger conversion instructions. Mine came out great and it is my favorite in my little stable.

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