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Down time on messin with CBG's !

Well I have been kinda in a state of suspended cbg building and playing this year.

Seems as though every time I get an Idea something comes up that is more important.

Back in April I rescued a baby raccoon and we have been raising him to be released this spring. He is like having a 2 year old again , into everything but he has been a fun and learning experience. I love nature and all of God's critters.…

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Added by Jimbo Cawthron on February 6, 2011 at 4:05am — 1 Comment

New build

Now I am takin great care building this one cause it's for my son!
Will post some pics latter!

Added by Jimbo Cawthron on October 4, 2009 at 7:35am — 5 Comments

Old stuff!

All this rain got me to looking through some of my old stuff, and I found my very first guitar amp. I got it from my uncle when I was 15 years old. It's an old sears model 1430 silvertone amp. pushed a big 3 watts. From what I have read these units where made from 1950 to 1966. The front of the Sears model 1430 Silvertone guitar amp!

The back!

The Tag!

Then I… Continue

Added by Jimbo Cawthron on September 28, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Rain,rain,rain

Two weeks of nothin but rain, I am so ready to see sum sunshine!
must be monsoon season, lol!

Added by Jimbo Cawthron on September 26, 2009 at 5:01am — No Comments

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