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Ron "Oily" Sprague replied to Gary Merrithew's discussion Pickguard lifting problem"You could slip a hot thin blade under the pickguard ( a long cake decorator's metal spatula, or a long thin construction putty knife), and work it back and forth slowly and carefully to get the remaining existing glue loose. Then you could…"
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"Tips on How I Build a CB Fiddle"
For those new to cb fiddle building, permit me to share some hard-earned tips to get you started right.1. Getting Started: If you want to build a full-size (4/4) violin, it is critical that you get the correct measurements for the string length…See More
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Pickguard lifting problem
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Cutting rod piezo with dremel
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The Doors' Ray Manzarek Breaks On Through To The Other Side
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Cool story in news today with a CBG!
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Just a new member saying "Hello" to everyone.
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Bluesboy Jag's How To Play A CBG DVD
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string choice
Started by Travis Gaines in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague yesterday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Remove Paper on Inside of Box Lid?
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Building a 3-string for a little person (dwarf)... thoughts?
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Stringing Jig
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Doughnuts and Cigar Box Guitars (a letter from Shane Speal)
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Winners of the 2012 Cigar Box Nation Builder's Challenge: Famous Monsters
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piezo pickups
Started by Barry Sholder in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Dan Sleep on Thursday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone have any 3 string cord songs and give the frets.. Like 3,5,7,5,6,3.. thanks
Started by Hip Bone Bellaire in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by robert gate on Thursday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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