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"Hi i'm Dan I got into this by seeing an advert for one of Chickenbone Johns build a…"

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Pink Toothbrush Alternative Market & Record fair

Started by Keith 66. Last reply by Keith 66 Apr 24, 2023. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Small box woes?

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FX rigs and recommendations

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London One Man Band festival with Hollowbelly

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Best Amp

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Looking to play some festivals next year

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New Site goes live!!

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Demise of Gibson

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Love CBG, never really got into blues - set list ideas please

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My latest build - hubcap resonator

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My CBG

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Some of my songs

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School project

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Looking to get started

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I Could Really Do With A Jig !

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Help with parts please

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Brass Eyelets - big ones - where to get?

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