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Video of me playing my last uke build

Started this discussion. Last reply by Al Allen (Hangten) Dec 27, 2009. 2 Replies 0 Likes

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CBG Demo "Have a Cigar"

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At 3:25pm on February 10, 2012, Delvero said…: Chris, came across your uke's and all i can say is "WOW" Your work is beautifully done! Truly a committed Craftsman!

At 1:40pm on October 4, 2011, Vic Ribando said…: Thanks!

At 2:20pm on May 9, 2011, darren brown said…: thanks chris ,very nice looking guitars you have .

At 5:02am on November 9, 2010, Mama Mojo said…: Hi Chris, I just stopped by to see what you've been up to and WOW!!!!! Gorgeous work my friend!!!! Very inspiring to look at your photos! Thanks! MM

At 3:22pm on August 6, 2010, Bluesheart said…: Just checking out your photos, wow, really nice work you do.

At 6:21am on April 30, 2010, Travis Gaines said…: This one DSC01077. The very think electric you just posted today I think in photos.

At 4:33am on April 30, 2010, Travis Gaines said…: Did you add a slice of cedar to the back? If so, how thick? That is one awesome looking build. Love your video too.
Travis

At 7:39am on January 8, 2010, Mama Mojo said…: Hi Chris - just wanted to say that I saw your cbg on Ebay and I looked at your website! wow! I'd be proud to build or own any one of those guitars! I better start saving my pennies.... I'm gonna have to own one of these someday.....

At 4:47pm on November 23, 2009, Paul Doug said…: Thank you for the nice comment on my picture being featured.

At 11:00am on November 11, 2009, John Nagy said…: Are you kidding? That's it. Man, that looks a lot more delicate than that.
Ok, - too easy.

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