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"Hello Peggy, the 17" scale of the Hobo Fiddle kit is roughly the same as a tenor uku…" Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker replied Jan 8, 2020 to HOBO FIDDLE	4	Jan 8, 2020 Reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker
"Glad to hear it went well for you, Rodger! And yes, CBGs are a little like crack...…" Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker replied May 1, 2018 to Pure and Simple kit	3	May 1, 2018 Reply by Paul Craig
"Thanks for the feedback Mark. I do have the necks clearly marked/labeled before they…" Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker replied Jun 23, 2012 to Product Updates and Announcements	17	Jun 23, 2012 Reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker
"Well, it has certainly been a while since I posted in here, and as many of you proba…" Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker replied Jun 22, 2012 to Product Updates and Announcements	17	Jun 23, 2012 Reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker
"We now have Old Lowe's custom metal soundhole covers and tailpieces in stock! There…" Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker replied Nov 1, 2011 to Product Updates and Announcements	17	Jun 23, 2012 Reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker
"Hello Jim, sorry I don't know too much about that. I know that some people put a 3-w…" Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker replied Aug 17, 2011 to How-To and Product Usage Discussions	19	Aug 17, 2011 Reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker
"New Product Alert: Chrome and Gold Resonator-style Screened Sound Hole Covers! The…" Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker replied Jul 12, 2011 to Product Updates and Announcements	17	Jun 23, 2012 Reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker
"Just In: Gold Sealed-Gear Tuners! If you are a fan of the "sealed gear" style, but a…" Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker replied Jun 21, 2011 to Product Updates and Announcements	17	Jun 23, 2012 Reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker
"New Product Alert from C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply! We now have GOLD SKULL T…" Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker replied May 23, 2011 to Product Updates and Announcements	17	Jun 23, 2012 Reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker
"New Arrival at C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply: Chrome and Gold Mandolin tailpi…" Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker replied May 22, 2011 to Product Updates and Announcements	17	Jun 23, 2012 Reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker

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Sticker removal?

Started by Ken Hope. Last reply by BrianQ. Aug 27, 2021. 4 Replies 1 Like

HOBO FIDDLE

Started by PEGGY TRAMBLE. Last reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker Jan 8, 2020. 4 Replies 0 Likes

CBG Tune-O-Matics?

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Pure and Simple kit

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Plezo pickup

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How to wire 3-way Toggle Switch? (Item #50-029-01)

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Ground loop

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I'm sold

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Thank you!

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Product Updates and Announcements

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Chrome mini humbuckers

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rod piezo as bridge

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Awesome service

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Rod piezos - great sound but how do i combat feedback?

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by Randy S. Bretz Jan 16, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Economy tuners

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How-To and Product Usage Discussions

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Great Service...

Started by Soul Cat Guitar Uke and Amp. Last reply by Soul Cat Guitar Uke and Amp Jul 28, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Product Requests

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Current Product Roster

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Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker's Discussions (281)

"Hello Peggy, the 17" scale of the Hobo Fiddle kit is roughly the same as a tenor uku…"

"Glad to hear it went well for you, Rodger! And yes, CBGs are a little like crack...…"

"Thanks for the feedback Mark. I do have the necks clearly marked/labeled before they…"

"Well, it has certainly been a while since I posted in here, and as many of you proba…"

"We now have Old Lowe's custom metal soundhole covers and tailpieces in stock! There…"

"Hello Jim, sorry I don't know too much about that. I know that some people put a 3-w…"

"New Product Alert: Chrome and Gold Resonator-style Screened Sound Hole Covers! The…"

"Just In: Gold Sealed-Gear Tuners! If you are a fan of the "sealed gear" style, but a…"

"New Product Alert from C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply! We now have GOLD SKULL T…"

"New Arrival at C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply: Chrome and Gold Mandolin tailpi…"

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