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"Just to add some less scientific data, big holes equal higher tones or sound and sma…"

MichaelS Country Boy Guitars replied Oct 13, 2011 to Soundhole shape, location, size vs sound

 4 Oct 13, 2011
Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars

"I snapped my little string on my first one. Now after making a bunch I get them almo…"

MichaelS Country Boy Guitars replied May 31, 2011 to CBG #2 and question about strings

 11 Jun 1, 2011
Reply by Der Groovemeister

"To avoid snapping strings again, get used to the tension on your cbg that works well…"

MichaelS Country Boy Guitars replied May 31, 2011 to Conflicting Information - HELP

 14 Oct 28, 2011
Reply by Barefoot Joel

"Easy to remember, if the tuning machine says + then add some string, if it says - sh…"

MichaelS Country Boy Guitars replied Apr 20, 2011 to tuning

 2 Apr 20, 2011
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"I have 2 spokeshaves, one is an old Stanley from the 30's. It has an adjustable fron…"

MichaelS Country Boy Guitars replied Apr 14, 2011 to Rounding the back of the neck?

 17 Apr 24, 2011
Reply by Jon Pruett

"I use a spokeshave for the long flat areas and a sureform on the contours. Also shap…"

MichaelS Country Boy Guitars replied Mar 28, 2011 to Rounding the back of the neck?

 17 Apr 24, 2011
Reply by Jon Pruett

"The cheap open back tuners Sam mentioned  are nice because you can pull them apart a…"

MichaelS Country Boy Guitars replied Mar 23, 2011 to Tuning Machines

 4 Mar 23, 2011
Reply by Wichita Sam

"Nice job, looks great! Keep up the good work."

MichaelS Country Boy Guitars replied Mar 10, 2011 to My first build completed - meet "Cigarvarius"

 7 Mar 19, 2011
Reply by Slowpaw Steve T

"Good job. Testing before final assembly is not a bad idea.  My first was really a lo…"

MichaelS Country Boy Guitars replied Mar 4, 2011 to Can't stop smiling - my first CBG

 6 Mar 7, 2011
Reply by Ryan Rose

"Les Paul started with a 4 by 4, I think our cigar box's may be a step better. lol "

MichaelS Country Boy Guitars replied Feb 26, 2011 to suggestions for string height

 13 Sep 21, 2012
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