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"I know first hand. I do the making for other reasons than making money. I don't want…" Dave Lynas replied May 7, 2017 to Cigar box guitar luthier wages	8	Sep 4, 2018 Reply by Hollis Fenn
"Annonimous Pick would know all the tricks. Canada is a tough nut!" Dave Lynas replied Mar 18, 2017 to Shipping Costs	4	Mar 18, 2017 Reply by the anonymous pick
"I agree. I wasn't trying to seem negative, just cautious. A demo model is ok if your…" Dave Lynas replied Jan 12, 2016 to consignment advice	5	Jan 12, 2016 Reply by Orcabait
"If it was me, I'd try and sell this instructor one of your builds. If he won't do th…" Dave Lynas replied Jan 12, 2016 to consignment advice	5	Jan 12, 2016 Reply by Orcabait
"I've got a big stack of gig bags from past purchases and cheap ones from the Music G…" Dave Lynas replied Jul 27, 2014 to Transporting CBGs......	3	Jul 27, 2014 Reply by Muddy Creek Guitars

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Selling in Canada

Started by Robbie. Last reply by the anonymous pick Jan 13, 2020. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Cigar box guitar luthier wages

Started by John Rivers. Last reply by Hollis Fenn Sep 4, 2018. 8 Replies 2 Likes

Shipping Costs

Started by Wade. Last reply by the anonymous pick Mar 18, 2017. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Market saturation point?

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Cigar Box Banjo, Cookie Tin Banjo, Canjo, Dulci-jo, Diddley Bow Banjo, Gas Canjo, Etc... Jo! - What sells and why?

Started by Brian Revels Mar 1, 2017. 0 Replies 0 Likes

consignment advice

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consignment advice

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PayPal Here

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Transporting CBGs......

Started by W.T. Tarapchak. Last reply by Muddy Creek Guitars Jul 27, 2014. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Cold War

Started by Wayne Bigler. Last reply by Chris Carlson Apr 19, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Slowpaw Cigar Box Guitars up and running again in 2014 (-:

Started by Slowpaw Steve T Jan 16, 2014. 0 Replies 0 Likes

music store sales of your instruments

Started by bairfoot cajun. Last reply by Julian Fitton Oct 29, 2013. 5 Replies 3 Likes

Selling Canjos and Amps

Started by John Hersey/Hersey Collectibles. Last reply by Pete Turner Aug 25, 2013. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Do You Take Credit Cards?

Started by Madurobob. Last reply by Muddy Creek Guitars Aug 1, 2013. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Facebook page for cbg's

Started by Justice Crafted. Last reply by steven beck Jul 14, 2013. 1 Reply 0 Likes

My First Arts & Crafts Fair - 2012 Orange Blossom Festival, Davie, Florida

Started by Habanera Hal. Last reply by ROBERT GREGORY Feb 14, 2013. 9 Replies 2 Likes

want to buy a cbg in uk

Started by howling. Last reply by South Paw,Davey Oct 17, 2012. 17 Replies 0 Likes

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