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This group is for anyone who loves, has lived in, or is living in Mississippi. The state's nickname, "The Birthplace of American Music" was given to it for a reason. Mississippi is known for its invention of many primitive istruments including the diddley bow some forms of the cigar box guitar.See More

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"I have used a flying pig box as well. tough to get good sound out of it without a pickup"

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"a work of art"

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"Thank you Jerry Jordan. Tele plays better because the neck feels better. As you know there is always tweaking involved. I added a bone nut to both to improve sound"

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"thank you Uncle John"

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"Nice one too."

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"Francis.,.,nice job on both.,., Which one do you like better?"

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At 7:29am on October 30, 2017, A.D.EKER said…: Thanks Francis for your kind comments on the F holes ! glad you liked them ! Greeeettsszz A.D.

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