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Buying from CBN USA Has anybody bought items from cbn and how. I tried but could not find Oz in the dropdown box. Trev Started by Trevor Stephenson	2	Sep 9, 2021 Reply by Trevor Stephenson
Aussie tuning pegs. Where are you all getting your tuners from? I've been mostly getting them from china with mixed results. Some have been ok, some total junk… Started by tdq	5	Dec 31, 2018 Reply by Taffy Evans
Lite vs medium strings. Go! Ok so im 3 strings and im gdg. Scale length 25.5". I'm using lite strings at the moment and I'm happy with the tension and sustain on the 2… Started by Mike	1	Aug 31, 2017 Reply by Taffy Evans
Earthing Hey guys. I've just finished my 2nd build. I put a p90 in. Sounded great in the dry run before finishing. So a couple of issues now i have… Started by Mike	0	Jul 17, 2017
Info on bass builds Hey guys. Ive had an enquiry about a bass cbg. Wheres the best place to educate myself? Started by Mike	3	May 18, 2017 Reply by Mike
A Simple Plan.. Hi Folks..I thought I would share the method I use to make my instruments..a simple plan...the rest is in your heads..shapes and sizes are… Started by CRAIG K666	3	Apr 18, 2017 Reply by CRAIG K666
Buying my first CBG I am buying a CBG and have been looking at the Black Diamond range, there are a few different prices for different ones but has anybody pur… Started by Bill Abela	5	Mar 22, 2017 Reply by Taffy Evans
Dog Bowl Resonator CBG Hi Guys, I thought I'd try posting on this Aussie site. This guitar is my first CBG reso, although I have built full size Dobro and solid b… Started by Taffy Evans	3	Nov 14, 2016 Reply by Timothy Hunter
Australian Hardwood Suppliers Who Are CBG Maker Friendly Of late I'm struggling to find hardwood suppliers who are CBG maker friendly. If anyone knows any can you list them here. Started by Carl	14	Jan 7, 2016 Reply by Carl
Australian woods.... anyone got any knowledge about australian woods to make boxes ?? wanna keep it local for a few builds.. Started by rob bryon	11	May 19, 2014 Reply by Stuart Phillips

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Buying from CBN USA

Started by Trevor Stephenson. Last reply by Trevor Stephenson Sep 9, 2021. 2 Replies 1 Like

Aussie tuning pegs.

Started by tdq. Last reply by Taffy Evans Dec 31, 2018. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Lite vs medium strings. Go!

Started by Mike. Last reply by Taffy Evans Aug 31, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Earthing

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Info on bass builds

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A Simple Plan..

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Buying my first CBG

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Dog Bowl Resonator CBG

Started by Taffy Evans. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Nov 14, 2016. 3 Replies 1 Like

Australian Hardwood Suppliers Who Are CBG Maker Friendly

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Australian woods....

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Get Rooted - 14th September at The Royal Mail Goodna, Brisbane, Qld

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CIGAR BOXES

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DIYCBG KITS AVAILABLE

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Supplies

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ONE TIME LOW STARTING PRICE AUCTION ON EBAY - ONE DAY AUCTION - D.I.Y C.B.G KIT!!!

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D.I.Y C.B.G KITS BY M.J.S C.B.G

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"JUKE" Vintage style 3 string by M.J.S C.B.G for sale on Ebay

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introducing "the black goldilocks" from the performers series by M.J.S C.B.G

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