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"Thanks for the feedback, Joe. I am building it fretless, so the string height is not…"

Lou Ellis replied Jan 14, 2019 to Wooden bridges for CBG

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Fretless fret markers

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C. B. Gifty three string fretless kits.

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Frettin' and stainin'

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Locations

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Licence plate cbg

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Builder's Tips

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Getting there but needing advice/help please.

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CB Gitty Country Roads Banjo kit

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Drawings or pictures on the box

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Hard metal bridges

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Getting the most sustain on a fretless CBG.

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