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At 8:07am on November 19, 2016, John Matrishon said…

Thought I already responded to you...oops.   I understand the ambition part.  Mine is mostly finding the time!  Luckily I have a patient wife that puts up with my hobbys.  The other issue is space.  Really cramped for space, but I've carved out a decent little space.  If you have projects you want to get rid of, perhaps we can trade things of sorts?

At 7:59pm on October 22, 2016, John Matrishon said…
Hi Brain, Western Mass I see. Saw some of your builds, pretty nice! Just looking for other folks in the area into this addictive musical fun. Are you still building?
John
At 12:52pm on March 1, 2011, Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw said…
Hi Brian. Thanks for the friend request. I see you are a cyclist. I used to do a bit of bike racing (mainly track) but not turned a peddle in anger for quite a few years. All the best. John
At 4:00pm on February 25, 2011, Liam Stirling said…
Cheers to you and your son! A good win in a tough contest and on his first build non-the-less. Congratulations to you both.
At 11:20pm on February 16, 2011, Mitchell Boren said…
I had the same problem on my first uke. Had to work the slots down to get the action to a lower level. Is it sharp on the first fret?
 
 
 

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