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1 500 Miles: 2-String 3D Printed Saw Blade Guitar

500 Miles: 2-String 3D Printed Saw Blade Guitar

Added by Doug Thorsvik on May 30, 2023
2 More About My Makeshift Monochord (DIY 12-string Instrument)

More About My Makeshift Monochord (DIY 12-string Instrument)

Added by Poorness Studios on May 31, 2023
3 Homemade Baritone lap steel.

Homemade Baritone lap steel.

Added by Randy S. Bretz on May 30, 2023
4 Walk of Life (on CBG & kazoo) | Dire Straits cover

Walk of Life (on CBG & kazoo) | Dire Straits cover

Added by Poorness Studios on May 28, 2023
5 Ouija Blues

Ouija Blues

Added by Fabian Blanco on June 1, 2023
6 Boss Katana Air - Guitar Amplifier - It's got Great Tone and Made for Electricity!

Boss Katana Air - Guitar Amplifier - It's got Great Tone and Made for Electricity!

Added by 3 String Blues on May 30, 2023
7 The Plumber Strummer

The Plumber Strummer

Added by Kevin Perlic on May 29, 2023
8 Cally Jane ( instrumental Remix) A. D. Eker 2023

Cally Jane ( instrumental Remix) A. D. Eker 2023

Added by A.D.EKER on May 28, 2023
9 Old Build Solid Body. Stormy Monday

Old Build Solid Body. Stormy Monday

Added by Taffy Evans on May 29, 2023
10 Home made new Bridge

Home made new Bridge

Added by A.D.EKER on May 31, 2023

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Razzy Dazzy Rezzo Kit - Choose 3 or 4-String!

Razzy Dazzy Rezzo Kit - Choose 3 or 4-String!

Custom-printed guitar kits inspired by and featuring the Razzy Dazzy Spasm Band from New Orleans, considered by many to be the fi..

Price: $159.99

"The Ramblin' Railfan - A Trip Around America By Train" AUTOGRAPHED book by Ben "Gitty" Baker

"The Ramblin' Railfan - A Trip Around America By Train" AUTOGRAPHED book by Ben "Gitty" Baker

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Basic Violin-building Parts Pack - Ebony

Basic Violin-building Parts Pack - Ebony

This is a collection of parts intended for building homemade violins and fiddles. It includes the following items:

  1. Ebony tailpiece with fine-tuner mechanisms (Labeled photo Parts C & D)  Price: $24.99

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