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Nayeb Gofs replied Jun 23, 2021 to First time builder, getting confused with what types of boxes are best

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First time builder, getting confused with what types of boxes are best

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New guy… sort of.

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Eh, From Canada

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Looking to make a Uke for my second build

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Hello from Virginia - N00B to CBG

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First Build (almost) complete

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Kiwi Guitarist

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Seeking folks who have built using ripsaw blade, licence plate or similar resonators.

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The strangest thing happen to me on my birthday

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Cigar box mandolin

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How did I get here?

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New to CBG

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New boy

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How did I end up here? ;-)

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