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Tom Manno
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Drilling into a glass bourbon bottle?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Matthew Trello Nov 13, 2009. 11 Replies 0 Likes
For the bourbon drinkers out there, I have an empty bottle of Woodford Reserve (mmmm, the best part was making it empty!). It's a square shaped bottle, and a little more than an inch deep. I think it…Continue
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Kimmer Olesak commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG"Check your email for something cool, Diane.
Kimmer"
Glenn Kaiser commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG"Very cool! Just sorry I had gigs on the weekend or I'd have been there. NICE. Forward! :) -Glenn"
Diane in Chicago commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG"Kimmer, the host with the most! Thanks for having us all over for show 'n' tell!"
Diane in Chicago commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG"Say, anyone in Chicago own a set of these? http://www.swstrings.com/product/lutherie/general/GP-R205K ; the 6mm and a bigger one? I'd rather borrow yours and buy you a case of beer than own a set just now."
Bill Keller commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG"Thanks for having us over Kimmer, was nice to meet some locals and get a few tips and tricks in the process. I'll try to host one at my place when I get the big projects out of the way."
Kimmer Olesak commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG"Good start. Four of us got together in the basement and garage of my home for a meeting of the group yesterday. Lasted about 4 hours. We each had builds to share, questions, and unbelievably not one cocktail. Good thing cuz we were driving the…"
Diane in Chicago commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG"Kimmer, I think I can swing by in the afternoon. I have some necks I'd like to angle off and shape a bit before I put on the headstock and the fingerboards. It is really great that you are opening up your shop for us all! …"
David Sutton commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG"Hi, KimmerO. My afternoon has filled up with appointments, but I might be able to come by in the morning, I hope so! See you Saturday if I can get free."
stevemend commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG"Hello Kimmer et al.: New to the group. I've built half a dozen guitars, diddly fiddles and basses over the last couple years. Interested to see what other people are up to. I guess I'd be most interested in jamming rather…"
Bill Keller commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG"Hey Kimmer, what is the address. I will try to make it over in the early afternoon."
Kimmer Olesak commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG"Just a reminder:
Hey all in Chicago! I'm in Japan right now but was thinking about the April 6 get together. I've left it open for the whole day but if visitors want to be certain to see other folks rather than just me and my space, you…"
petey twofinger commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG"check out my chanel , i am trying to drum up subs and views , thanks to all hometowners for the support ! - go westmont !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j71AZXPkyhs&list=UUzL6Rp7DwrTOfNq84mxlJ2A&index=1"
Rick Jackson commented on Tom Manno's group Chicago CBG"I'm new to CBG building and I would love to hang with other builders. Currently I'm unemployed with minimal funds. This sounds like a great event to attend and I will mark this on my calendar."
Rick Jackson joined Tom Manno's groupChicago CBG
A group for Chicagoland CBGers to unite. Perhaps get a jam goin, or meet up for some brew and blues! ANYONE from ANYWHERE is certainly welcome to join!See More
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Comment Wall (15 comments)
- At 3:24pm on March 9, 2011,
Uncle John said… - Tom, is there a cbg fest in Chicago this year? I have the bug to make the blues and cbg pigramage to the windy city. Any info is appreciated.
- At 3:16pm on October 18, 2010,
Keni Lee Burgess said… - Thank you Tom for your comment. I wonder what is weights? It might buckle his knees. LOL Enjoy.
- At 12:34pm on May 1, 2010,
churchpew kev said… - thanks for the comment and thats a pretty impressive first build cheers
- At 3:53pm on February 9, 2010,
Mat Prang said… - thanks for the comment Tom. I am a plumber by trade so it seemed to fit.plus copper is very easy to work with.
- At 2:21am on January 28, 2010,
gary martin said… - Hope your well Tom ,your groups going good mate great to see.
- At 5:20pm on January 26, 2010,
Dakota Don said… - thanks Tom! or should I say Tommy Gun :) sounds like you should build yourself a tommygun guitar nothing to it..seriously
I
appreciate the comments
- At 3:23pm on November 23, 2009,
David L. said… - Hi Tom,
They are mylar speakers I bought off ebay. I have tried a smokey amp circuit before but wanted a louder clean sound than that can deliver so I used a 3watt mono amp kit from Maplins. The inside is like this
- At 2:33pm on November 9, 2009,
Rafael Lopes said… - Hi tom, thanks for a comment, about my resonator, the the green/white alternating binding are original, bye
- At 4:53pm on November 6, 2009,
dg said… - thanks for the comment tom, my little boy and I did that.
- At 3:04pm on November 5, 2009,
Rob said… - Thanks Tom
Were hanging and fighting
shes in good spirits!
Nice to mee you bro!
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