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At 11:33am on September 1, 2010, Craig Cox said…
Thumbs,
I've just started dabbling in trying to write songs. A lot harder than it looks! But if I have anything by the next fest, it'd be the nuts to play one or two with you. Hope it's cooling down in NYC for you. You'll like autumn in New York State.
At 6:30am on August 30, 2010, Joker said…
It was great to meet you Thumbs- keep in touch Bro. And keep up the playin'- you sounded real good
At 6:17am on August 30, 2010, Craig Cox said…
Chris (Vegemite),
nice to meet you this weekend at the fest. it was great when you got up there and played a couple songs. inspiring to me, man.
At 1:32pm on August 15, 2010, Joker said…
Lookin forward to meeting you Thumbs
At 1:29am on August 15, 2010, Joker said…
Nice 3 stringer
At 1:28am on April 23, 2010, Keni Lee Burgess said…
Thank you Thumbs for looking for me. Unfortunately, I had to change plans and go to work instead. Sorry about that. I am going to try again next Thursday. I try to get out at least once a week, but you know life. It may be cyclical, but it is far from symetrical LOL. Enjoy.
At 8:09am on April 21, 2010, Keni Lee Burgess said…
Thank you Thumbs for your very fine letter. I hope all is well with you. I am planning to be on the Lexington 53rd st E train platform tomorrow 4/22/10, in the morning to the early afternoon. Unfortunately, being a street performer, availability of the space is beyond my control. But chances are, I will be there. Hope to see ya. Enjoy.
At 1:12am on September 20, 2009, Bluesheart said…
Thanks for your comment Christopher. It plays great. It was my first one and I made action really high, no frets, and it is only playable w/slide. I usually tune it to an open G. The piezo and brass position markers are recent additions and really make it more usable. Plugged in you can go from clean to scream!
Bruce
At 6:31pm on September 18, 2009, Roger Morin said…
Christopher what did you do to make the fave of your guitar to look like it's been used for a long time.
At 5:41pm on September 18, 2009, Bluesheart said…
Thanks for the invite. Cool job on your CBG!
Bruce

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