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"Bluesheart . I saved that vid to favorites . Some "major" rockin" going on !!! For "…" Richard Markham replied Nov 13, 2010 to 4 string tuning	1	Nov 13, 2010 Reply by Richard Markham
"I need to learn how to spell !!!" Richard Markham replied Oct 24, 2010 to WEST COAST CBG FANS , BUILDERS, and PLAYERS	8	Oct 14, 2019 Reply by rick schoen
"I joined the Nation about a month ago and I'm curious about the same thing . There i…" Richard Markham replied Oct 24, 2010 to WEST COAST CBG FANS , BUILDERS, and PLAYERS	8	Oct 14, 2019 Reply by rick schoen
"Being a "newby" to the "CBN" community , I am impressed by the willingness of folks…" Richard Markham replied Oct 16, 2010 to do you really need a router?	57	Feb 9, 2011 Reply by Wichita Sam
"I have the "H-F" model . My only compaint was I had to add a washer to the adjusting…" Richard Markham replied Oct 16, 2010 to do you really need a router?	57	Feb 9, 2011 Reply by Wichita Sam
"I'm new to CBG's , but old to guitars . Seen "lots" . but you have "no" metal/spring…" Richard Markham replied Oct 10, 2010 to Adjustable bridge w/ perfect intonation and easy to build.	15	Oct 11, 2010 Reply by HENRY LOWMAN
"If Chet Atkins was around ,.. But "my" vote goes with Gretsch . If my memory is corr…" Richard Markham replied Oct 9, 2010 to What guitar is that...	3	Oct 9, 2010 Reply by Richard Markham
"Being new to CBG's building I try to include skills I have learned from some great t…" Richard Markham replied Oct 7, 2010 to Tru-Oil for fingerboards - maybe not so much	10	Oct 9, 2010 Reply by Diane in Chicago
"At 51 years old , I've had "lots' of guitars come and go . And just after I kick "my…" Richard Markham replied Oct 6, 2010 to Vintage Guitar Ebay Search (Restorations and Treasures)	103	Oct 8, 2010 Reply by Keni Lee Burgess
"I've only built three CBG's so I'm new to this also . CBG #! no dots . On #2 fretboa…" Richard Markham replied Oct 4, 2010 to Where can I find the cheapest inlays	7	Oct 4, 2010 Reply by Don Thompson

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First licence plate build

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Pick ups and number plate cbgs

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Converting 3 string to 4 string

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Handy adhesive

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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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Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar

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Vintage Hub Cap Guitar Build

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Stereo recording with a looper pedal

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