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"Thanks everyone for the comments. I’m becoming quite fond of this one and playing around with the G-g-b tuning for this fretless guitar. I’ll have to find some more of these cookies, I think!"
Apr 30, 2020
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"Well done James from top to bottom. "
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"Good tin sounding and nice sliding. Nice cozy fireside jam."
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"Great looking cbg and rings out really nicely."
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"Great Video.  I will be looking for a Phoenix Roll. Enjoyed the music. Thanks"
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"Terrific tin tone.  Bluesy good play."
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