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"we're all kinda new to this fiddle thing. i think u need to keep the integrity of th…"

Low Budget Luthier replied Nov 17, 2009 to Fiddles and cellos as raw materials

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Fiddle String Diameter

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Voo Doo instruments

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Fiddle neck angle

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First fiddle build... What do I need to know?

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Fiddles and cellos as raw materials

Started by Paul H (PRH). Last reply by rusty case Nov 18, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes

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