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hi all, thanks to ted c for the invite over here! i'm a harp guy who has jammed here and there with a couple of cbg players. i don't play s…

Started by jawbone and jolene

 1 Dec 18, 2008
Reply by Rick-e

beer box guitars

hey ted shane likes my beer box guitars.

Started by bairfoot cajun

 3 Dec 15, 2008
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Guitars made from old oil or gas cans

Does anyone know how to make a guitar from an old oil or gas can like i've seen on YouTube PLEASE?

Started by Cajun Pilot/Darren Wayne West

 4 Dec 15, 2008
Reply by HIllbilly Wally

You Done Good, Shane!

Nice Place you got here!

Started by Barry Savage

 2 Dec 12, 2008
Reply by Wildweed

Hell Yeah!

Thanks for the invite, Shane.........

Started by Cigar Box Slim

 1 Dec 12, 2008
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