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"I think it is probably because CBGs are a more casual instrument for most people." Vaughan S. Nelson-Lee replied Jun 20, 2011 to Song (tune) writing. Recording what you have so far. How do you do it?	27	Jul 6, 2011 Reply by kevin shanks
"I really like the coin on the tailpiece. It's nice and classy." Vaughan S. Nelson-Lee replied Jun 19, 2011 to First Build Complete	2	Jun 19, 2011 Reply by Vaughan S. Nelson-Lee
"I try variations on the same idea and tab out the best one." Vaughan S. Nelson-Lee replied Jun 15, 2011 to Song (tune) writing. Recording what you have so far. How do you do it?	27	Jul 6, 2011 Reply by kevin shanks
"I guess you could fill them with a mixture of epoxy and sawdust or something, no?" Vaughan S. Nelson-Lee replied May 23, 2011 to What type of bone for bridge?	25	May 24, 2012 Reply by GIFlush
"I think you could maybe use some more olde time songs like Froggie Went A-Courtin',…" Vaughan S. Nelson-Lee replied May 21, 2011 to Simple, 3 chord songs	97	Jun 6, 2011 Reply by Linda
"I was going to boil/bleach them first, but thankfully all I have is handtools!" Vaughan S. Nelson-Lee replied May 21, 2011 to What type of bone for bridge?	25	May 24, 2012 Reply by GIFlush
"Thanks everyone! Indeed, the hollowness of bird bones was what had me worried about…" Vaughan S. Nelson-Lee replied May 20, 2011 to What type of bone for bridge?	25	May 24, 2012 Reply by GIFlush
"You could make a mbira with the small, square ones. It won't have strings but they s…" Vaughan S. Nelson-Lee replied May 17, 2011 to What to do with odd-sized boxes?	26	Jun 8, 2011 Reply by Seaman Jay
"This is mindblowing. Makes me kind of glad I had to stay home sick today. I like the…" Vaughan S. Nelson-Lee replied May 17, 2011 to Traditional lutherie	6	May 21, 2011 Reply by JonBouye
"I kinda like it, but my main problem with steampunk is how busy it is. I think it wo…" Vaughan S. Nelson-Lee replied Apr 3, 2011 to Steampunk Mandolin	4	Apr 3, 2011 Reply by Gadsden Guitars

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Vaughan S. Nelson-Lee's Discussions (32)

"I think it is probably because CBGs are a more casual instrument for most people."

"I really like the coin on the tailpiece. It's nice and classy."

"I try variations on the same idea and tab out the best one."

"I guess you could fill them with a mixture of epoxy and sawdust or something, no?"

"I think you could maybe use some more olde time songs like Froggie Went A-Courtin',…"

"I was going to boil/bleach them first, but thankfully all I have is handtools!"

"Thanks everyone! Indeed, the hollowness of bird bones was what had me worried about…"

"You could make a mbira with the small, square ones. It won't have strings but they s…"

"This is mindblowing. Makes me kind of glad I had to stay home sick today. I like the…"

"I kinda like it, but my main problem with steampunk is how busy it is. I think it wo…"

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