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""Thanks Pick, Uncle John & others for an insight into Maddog and Janet, losing a…" AGP # replied Jan 23, 2020 to Update on cbn member “ Maddog “ .	23	Jan 27, 2020 Reply by gary herget
"Encouraging to see I'm the not the only one who's been having problems, I assumed I…" AGP # replied Dec 18, 2018 to No new “pictures” for a few days	8	Dec 19, 2018 Reply by Dave Lynas
"Tell the Mayor to bury that one Richard, I recently purchased an updated and more ec…" AGP # replied Feb 21, 2018 to First Annual Sunny California VIRTUAL CBG & Roots Music Fest ~ February 2nd until ????	174	Feb 21, 2018 Reply by Richard Sundberg
"Book me in 'UJ', I'm right for transport, have just purchased a brand new "Camper Va…" AGP # replied Jan 23, 2018 to First Annual Sunny California VIRTUAL CBG & Roots Music Fest ~ February 2nd until ????	174	Feb 21, 2018 Reply by Richard Sundberg
""Thanks Shane"!!!, I normally tend to struggle a bit with 4 string CBG's, but have f…" AGP # replied Jul 24, 2017 to VIDEO LESSON: Awesome G7 slide tuning for 4-string cigar box guitar	3	Jul 24, 2017 Reply by Dave Lynas
"Built this Beast a few years back, the 4 X 2 unknown type of Australian Hardwood was…" AGP # replied May 3, 2017 to CONTEST: The 2x4 Challenge!!! May 2017	57	May 31, 2017 Reply by John Bernyk
"AGP #236, “Rűfűs - Gűts”, 3 String 10½” Block Rim Guitar, Scale: 584.2mm / 23 inches…" AGP # replied Apr 18, 2017 to Archives: the 2017 Paint Can Lid Dobro Challenge	47	Apr 30, 2017 Reply by Crowdaddy
"Thanks for all the suggestions & interest guys, looks like my only solution to t…" AGP # replied Apr 15, 2017 to Failure to upload Pics on Comments Section to other Members postings	11	Apr 18, 2017 Reply by Paul Craig
"Hi Tim!, the only site I have trouble uploading pics to from my computer (as above!)…" AGP # replied Apr 15, 2017 to Failure to upload Pics on Comments Section to other Members postings	11	Apr 18, 2017 Reply by Paul Craig
""Thanks Darryl", tried your suggestions with no success uploading from my Computer,…" AGP # replied Apr 11, 2017 to Failure to upload Pics on Comments Section to other Members postings	11	Apr 18, 2017 Reply by Paul Craig

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The entirely hypothetical encylopedic CGB design and construction book - a long post

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Converting 3 string to 4 string

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String noise

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Build this Wooden Kick Drum Pedal

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What random stuff have you used for a bridge?

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3 string or 4? Trying to make a decision

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Redeemed myself after a dumb mistake!

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My next creation,I’m hooked…I guess

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Neck though corner

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Part 1 HUBCAP guitar build series!

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Inspired by the pick axe guitar, the sledge hammer

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Eight Days a Week: 2-String Surf Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

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