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"If we turn in an original tune, do you all claim ownership of it? Or, is it still ou…" John replied Nov 20, 2016 to 2016 Cigar Box Nation Christmas Album Submissions Page	113	Dec 21, 2016 Reply by Robert Killen
"Awesome!!! :O) " John replied Nov 14, 2016 to St. Louis MO. CBG Club/Workshop	635	Nov 14, 2019 Reply by Cause the Blue rat
"Does anyone know of a visual chart that shows the chords for this tuning? It sounds…" John replied Nov 4, 2016 to Why use G-D-g?	13	Nov 7, 2016 Reply by JL
"I've used 'em on a few builds...but I dunno, just something about 'em hasn't clicked…" John replied Jul 23, 2016 to The 3 String Bridge	11	Jul 24, 2016 Reply by Greg Thompson
"I tried this just the other day. I didn't sound very good! lol" John replied Jun 22, 2016 to Playing Slide with a Pocketknife - Mance Lipscomb Captured on Film	6	Apr 17, 2019 Reply by Jeffrey Warren Park
"I kinda thought so, but I've had several people tell me recently it was ugly! lol T…" John replied Jun 19, 2016 to Ugliest & Oddest Build Challenge!!!	156	May 2, 2017 Reply by mike mayer
"This is pretty cool idea. " John replied Jun 19, 2016 to making your CBG electric using a old Smoke detector/Fire Alarm.	19	Jun 21, 2016 Reply by J.D.
" " John replied Jun 16, 2016 to Ugliest & Oddest Build Challenge!!!	156	May 2, 2017 Reply by mike mayer
"I love this!" John replied Jun 11, 2016 to Seasick Steve & his cigar box guitar: "Bring It On"	13	Jun 11, 2016 Reply by Jim Morris
"I love it! That's so cool! :O) " John replied Jun 9, 2016 to Cool Invention; The Steroid Stompbox by Jeff Swenson	7	Nov 10, 2017 Reply by Paul Craig

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John's Discussions (36)

"If we turn in an original tune, do you all claim ownership of it? Or, is it still ou…"

"Awesome!!! :O) "

"Does anyone know of a visual chart that shows the chords for this tuning? It sounds…"

"I've used 'em on a few builds...but I dunno, just something about 'em hasn't clicked…"

"I tried this just the other day. I didn't sound very good! lol"

"I kinda thought so, but I've had several people tell me recently it was ugly! lol T…"

"This is pretty cool idea. "

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"I love this!"

"I love it! That's so cool! :O) "