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I'm an Army medic and have been deployed for a little over a month now. I just started learning guitar and then found out that I was deploying. I couldn't bring my guitar here, so I started looking at different small guitars and came across cigar box guitars and they blew my mind. I love the blues and I love building stuff, so I thought this would be the perfect combo. There aren't many supplies or tools here, so I started gathering scrap pallet wood for the build and then I found this site while looking for plans. I would really appreciate a CBG if there is a willing builder out there. There isn't much to do out here, so I'm sure the guys would love passing around a CBG! You guys are doing an incredible service. Thanks.

Cort

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Permalink Reply by Huntz Meyer on July 13, 2016 at 11:47am

Cort,

Welcome to the Nation and thank you for your service to our country. We should be able to find a builder who can do a CBG for you. Righty or lefty?

v/r

Huntz

HuntzNSam

Permalink Reply by Cort Calkins on July 14, 2016 at 12:40am

Huntz,

I'm a righty. I just want to say thanks again, you guys are doing an awesome service.

v/r,

Cort

Permalink Reply by Huntz Meyer on July 20, 2016 at 10:40am

Cort,

We're on the homestretch of the CBG now on the bench, and can get yours started. Look for a Friend Request and we'll continue via CBN email.

Thanks,

HuntzNSam

Permalink Reply by Huntz Meyer on July 31, 2016 at 5:43am

Cort,

Shipping Monday!

Thanks,

HuntzNSam

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