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THIS, is how to advertise your instrument! lolI was absolutely stunned when I watched this advertisement for the Otamatone !!!For entertainment value, this presentation is priceless!... I had been…Continue

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I would like to learn how to make digital recordings of my newly built diddley bows.(and future CBGs, as my experience grows)These websites are among places I have searched for information to educate…Continue

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At 6:53am on September 28, 2012, Jamie MacBlues said…: Nice canjos, Rusty. :)

At 6:51am on September 28, 2012, Jamie MacBlues said…: Thanks, Rusty, ma man. Know about Shure bein good, as singers in bands ah played in favoured them . Thanks for givin makes/types of others. I'll check them out, bearing prices in mind .

Ta again :)

At 10:53am on September 6, 2012, Bluesheart said…: Thanks Rusty, I think I will just leave the fretboard plain for now, if the thing works well, I can always carve into it later on. Appreciate the tips though! Like the canjo and dbow too!

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