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Secrets of the CBG Underground Discussions (42)
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 Homemade Wood StainsAll, There has been a GREAT thread on the forum about homemade wood stains. Please repost your "recipe" here. Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
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Jan 6 Reply by Charlotte Henry |
Sharpie safe varnish for saving signatures on CBGsI have a bunch of signatures on my CBG. Johnny Winter, Jimmy Vaughn, Mac Arnold, George Thorogood, pAt mAcdonald, Bob Margolin,etc and all… Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
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Jan 2 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
Strap buttons on the cheapIf you are like me and are.. frugal [read: cheap] here is a great substitute for strap buttons -- assuming you use themHillman Brass Knurle… Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
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Aug 10, 2012 Reply by jamie bark |
Holding down fretboards for gluingWe just had a great thread about the (not) use of Gorilla Glue (not going there) which lead to how to secure a fretboard and some methods t… Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
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Apr 25, 2012 Reply by Rouxdy Blues |
 Custom Made Logo DecalsHow to make a custom logo in one-million, well, 5 easy steps By Bill Jehle, edited by Dragon What you'll need: Printable Transparency fil… Started by John Sims |
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Nov 28, 2011 Reply by Soul Cat Guitar Uke and Amp |
Side markers on the REAL cheap!Damn, I love this group. And the greatest thing is when we solve common problems with everyday solutions. Mind you, there are better [read:… Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
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Nov 28, 2011 Reply by Soul Cat Guitar Uke and Amp |
 Homemade Dot Fret MarkersJust get a good quality Vinyl Sticker (Bumper sticker) and pass it through a 3 hole punch. You can make as many as you need, in any color… Started by Jerry |
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Oct 27, 2011 Reply by Jerry |
Fretboard radius sander on the cheapSo making a radius is not easy for the... tool challenged. That is, if you don't have the right tools and we all don't at one time or anoth… Started by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
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Jul 15, 2011 Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates |
A Simple Fret Scale RulerHere is a simple Fret Scale ruler I made that I use constantly. It saves me the time of having to print out fret scales on paper, cut them… Started by John Sims |
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Jul 20, 2010 Reply by Bad Golfer |
 35mm metal slide storage boxHi guys.I have just found a metal 35mm slide storage box(it was in a skip) so i am now wondering if its possible to turn it into a three st… Started by nick tyson |
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Jul 7, 2010 Reply by nick tyson |
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