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1 Done but waiting on strings

Done but waiting on strings

Added by Randy S. Bretz on June 23, 2022
2 Woman trouble (RAW BLUES) A. D .Eker 2022

Woman trouble (RAW BLUES) A. D .Eker 2022

Added by A.D.EKER on June 24, 2022
3 CBG #11

CBG #11

Added by Keith Zorn on June 22, 2022
4 Reso fretboard done !

Reso fretboard done !

Added by Randy S. Bretz on June 21, 2022
5 Robert Johnson 2

Robert Johnson 2

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6 Robert J 2

Robert J 2

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7 Gathering parts for the next reso

Gathering parts for the next reso

Added by Randy S. Bretz on June 24, 2022
8 AGP #150 - ''Beanz Meanz Fartz'' [Modified Build 17th June 2022] (2)

AGP #150 - ''Beanz Meanz Fartz'' [Modified Build 17th June 2022] (2)

Added by AGP # on June 23, 2022
9 Neck on 3 string is a little tilted to the side in relation to the box.

Neck on 3 string is a little tilted to the side in relation to the box.

Posted by Robbie on June 20, 2022
10 Minimal LoFi 4 String

Minimal LoFi 4 String

Added by A.D.EKER on June 20, 2022

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