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"32 (wound) 24 (wound) and 16 would be ok for GDg, the problem is that eac…"

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tabs

Started by Mal Chilvers. Last reply by rick schoen Nov 18, 2019. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Beter Tuners?

Started by Tex Pierce. Last reply by Gus K Feb 21, 2017. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Bouzouki... kind of a three stringer

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Hiii spacing for 2 strings

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John Denver

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string gauges

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Cohiba

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Through the box VS on top of the box necks

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strings

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Piezo help

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truss rod, when is it necesasary?

Started by Lonman. Last reply by Lonman Oct 25, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Ads for 3 string guitars...

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3 String Tabs??

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Great lessons!

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Different wood types

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Box Size -vs- Sound?

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String trees

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cgb reverve

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String spacing for a three string guitar

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guitar strings

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