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Lefty build

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Well ...after a week or two of research and hitting up a couple good smoke shops for some decent sized boxes I have decided to build my own box. I realize I am breaking the rules so to…Continue

Truss rod??

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I am really diggin this site and I had no idea that CBGs has a whole cutlure of interesting people behind them. I can see that the sky is the limit and nothing can hold you back.That being said…Continue

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Lefty Build

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I am long time cabinet maker. I have a really talented nephew who is off to Berklee Music school in the Fall for guitar. Hes self taught (at age 10) with an incredible ear for music. Hes a natural…Continue

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