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License plate cbg's revisited

Ok, I am ready to start 4 license plate guitars. I have some boxes ready and the plates. The neck will be for 3 string. The issue here is w…

Started by Robbie

 0 Oct 8, 2019

First Build - why did I choose an oil can?!

Well that's what it's going to be, much as a comfy wooden box is sounding like a better plan for a first build. I'm making this for my brot…

Started by CJWilky

 2 Apr 3, 2016
Reply by CJWilky

Construction et al

Hi all, Just about to start my first Oil Can guitar and was looking for some tips on how to connect the neck etc.   Does anyine know of a w…

Started by The Professor

 8 Oct 4, 2015
Reply by PhattyPatty

Great idea for a group but gas cans scare me....

I've got some olive oil cans that I am looking to make some instrument out of when I get caught up on my other works in progress.... Thanks…

Started by Mama Mojo

 0 Jul 4, 2010

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License plate cbg's revisited

Started by Robbie Oct 8, 2019. 0 Replies

First Build - why did I choose an oil can?!

Started by CJWilky. Last reply by CJWilky Apr 3, 2016. 2 Replies

Construction et al

Started by The Professor. Last reply by PhattyPatty Oct 4, 2015. 8 Replies

Great idea for a group but gas cans scare me....

Started by Mama Mojo Jul 4, 2010. 0 Replies

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