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Building a Cigar Box Guitar Part 1 - Intro

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Part 5 - Tapered Necks - Carving

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Part 5 - Necks - Scarf Joints

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Building a Cigar Box Guitar Part 2 - Tools

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Building a Cigar Box Guitar Part 3 - Supplies

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Part 4 - Design

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Alternate Neck Joints - The V Joint

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Tung Oil Finish

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Part 5 - Necks - Fret Work

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Part 5 - Tapered Necks - The Fretboard

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Guitar Wiring Basics

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String Intonation Explained

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Part 6 - Finishes - French Polish

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