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im a bit new myself Hi everyone I been here for about a week I li 've in California down in Turlock, I'm currently trying to build a cbg, I'm left handed and l… Started by BlueBird J	1	Jan 23, 2019 Reply by Mike Simpson
shootin the bull in cali hey guys hows every one been doing, anything new or exciting happening Started by BlueBird J	1	Mar 14, 2018 Reply by Will King
What area are you from? hello all. my name is Dave Schmittle, Stogie Guitars. I've been building since 2008. as of late I have'nt built more than a couple a year.… Started by Stogie Guitars (Dave)	23	Feb 28, 2018 Reply by Mike Simpson
Vista Bluegrass fest Hi all, Hoping to meet up with some folks this weekend. In Vista, at the Antique Gas and Live Steam Engine Museum. Apparently it is a g… Started by Joe "Mojo" Devine	1	Aug 19, 2013 Reply by Joe "Mojo" Devine
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Anyone else make it? I didn't see any CBGs but heard some great music! Started by BenBob	1	Feb 6, 2011 Reply by Laurie Lee Campbell

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im a bit new myself

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What area are you from?

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Vista Bluegrass fest

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