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First Build

I just strung my first build. Learned a lot, and really enjoyed the process. Thanks to all who replied to my n00b questions.

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Permalink Reply by Kigar on April 13, 2016 at 2:36pm

Congrats! Keep going, for me I am working thru the uke sizes trying lots of new stuff.

Permalink Reply by B. Kirkwood on April 13, 2016 at 2:38pm

Thanks! I have a cigar box amp on the workbench now. Lots of fun.

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