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A message from Thomas L Smith Jr to all members of CBGs for Service Members on Cigar Box Nation!


Hello, thanks to everyone for what you do for service members. I am currently deployed, a buddy of mine referred me to this site and I am itching to give the Cigar Box guitar a try. I have been playing guitar since I was 11 and I'm completely intrigued by this style and the build. 



I wish to get started and any advice will be greatly appreciated... 



Thanks and look forward to this experience.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Sleep on August 8, 2015 at 11:05am

Hi Thomas,

Welcome to the Nation and thank you for your service to your country.

We should be able to fix you up with something...Stay tuned.

Dan

Permalink Reply by Thomas L Smith Jr on August 9, 2015 at 1:38am

Thank you very much, I appreciate it.

Permalink Reply by Huntz Meyer on August 11, 2015 at 12:01am

Thomas, Sam and I can build one for you. We're halfway through another Soldier build, so it will be a few days before we start. Look for a Friend request and we'll continue via CBN mail.

Thanks Huntz

Permalink Reply by Huntz Meyer on August 21, 2015 at 5:26am

Thomas,

Shipping today. Enjoy! More at http://www.huntznsam.com/hs50.html

Thanks

HuntzNSam

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