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First CBG
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rand Moore May 26, 2011. 11 Replies 3 Likes
Not sure if this is the right place to post, but I just finished my first guitar. Neck is a bit of mahogany door saddle with mahogany stripwood glued on. Sounds a lot better than I thought it would.
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Kenneth Peterson replied to D K Bushe's discussion First CBG"I am doing my first builds. I hope to do as well as you. AA++"
D K Bushe replied to smojo's discussion Calling all Brits - introduce yourself here. in the group The Brits are coming"Hi all,
D K Bushe out of Lurgan, Northern Ireland. Came across CBGs in a magazine article some years ago but didn't follow it up. Then, while I was hankering after a Michael Messer guitar, I saw Red Dog Guitars on YouTube and got hooked. Just…"
D K Bushe replied to D K Bushe's discussion First CBG"Appreciate the comments. Found a lot of help and inspiration in the discussions here. Made a heap of mistakes and tried to work round them. As the saying goes, "Perfection is the enemy of 'good enough'"."
ED (Bad Finger) replied to D K Bushe's discussion First CBG"I like the use of the coin. Gives me an idea for all those Chilean pesos I have left over from a trip about 10 years ago. Very nice build."
Mark Lillo replied to D K Bushe's discussion First CBG"You have done a fine job on your first. Nice soundholes, and a nice looking neck. Good job."
Mungo Park replied to D K Bushe's discussion First CBG"very well thought out and executed, love the coin and sound holes.
Cheers…"
Sammy Lloyd replied to D K Bushe's discussion First CBG"Nice job mate. I haven't got my first build completed yet but you've just inspired me to crack on and get it done.
cheers
Sammy"
smojo left a comment for D K Bushe"Hi and welcome. You might like to check out this site too where a lot of the UK folks hang out. http://www.homegrownmusiccollective.com"
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CBG No.1
"This is really nice. I love the sound hole design and the fret board material looks great."
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- At 2:13pm on May 16, 2011, smojo said…
- Hi and welcome. You might like to check out this site too where a lot of the UK folks hang out. http://www.homegrownmusiccollective.com
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