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$19 Active 5 position rotary tone pot. (Clean, Clean Boost, OD, Dist, Metal) Thought you guys gals might find this interesting.http://www.dragonfireguitars.com/product_info.php?products_id=351 If anyones already use… Started by Randy Webb	7	Oct 20, 2010 Reply by Turkish
sellin' yo' goods to those of you who make cbg's to be sold, what guidelines do you consider while priceing? i am thinking about making a few to sell at a cr… Started by Jim	39	Oct 20, 2010 Reply by Roy Alderman
Need help finding glue with specific properties, fix vibrating truss rod by squirting glue through holes?? I made a neck with a home-made truss rod, my favorite neck so far, only I forgot to add some caulk or other flexible glue around the truss… Started by Fitzhugh	3	Oct 19, 2010 Reply by Mike Amphlett
The Star Spangled National BANNER! Started by 3 String Blues	0	Oct 19, 2010
WARNING: BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR IAN HEIMBIGNER - CLAIMS TO BE WITH PREMIER GUITAR I was contacted by this guy last week. He said he was with Premier Guitar and wanted to review one of my guitars for an article he was doi… Started by Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars)	15	Oct 18, 2010 Reply by Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars)
Help with sound holes Hi, I've seen several boxes with small sound holes that look like open brass rivets. I don't know if I'm describing them right, but they a… Started by Barry Evan Russ	15	Oct 18, 2010 Reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker
1920's music ??? Ok, I have a festival coming up on what is called "The Great Gatsby Day" at a local tourist attraction.Chinqua Penn Plantation.It was built… Started by Outhouse Instruments	2	Oct 18, 2010 Reply by Keni Lee Burgess
Frank Posey playing slide blues guitar... Not unusual except for the fact that he is missing his left hand.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e9G2CRr_X8&feature=player_embedded Started by Dan Sleep	0	Oct 17, 2010
What is your favorite box to use? I love how Arturo Fuente boxes sound. They produce good tone and nice volume. What box gives you the best sound, and why do you favor the s… Started by Alex	0	Oct 15, 2010 Reply by Turkish
First gig.....talent show. The place where I work every year puts on a company picnic...this year it is at the local bowling alley...Needless to say, t… Started by Jerryrig240	3	Oct 15, 2010 Reply by Toby

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