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What music software do you use ?????hi Guys nGals, What music software are you all using to make your home recordings ?? in the past ive used Acid pro but my old pc has even u… Started by Little Soul Eric |
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Jan 19, 2010 Reply by Little Soul Eric |
Cheap Chinese PickupsI can't remember who mentioned them, but I had a punt on some of the cheapo Chinese pickups off t'bay.. Anyway, they showed up today with… Started by Erik Ryman |
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Jan 19, 2010 Reply by Yellowbelly Flatt |
Cool NamesHi, How come CBGers from the USA always have a great nickname by just sticking their hometown in front of their name and yet it doesn't wor… Started by David L. |
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Jan 15, 2010 Reply by Johnny Credit |
Come the RevolutionOk so they have taken the cardbord out of the bounty bar wrapper renamed the marathon bar and now put screw tops on fine wines so you feel… Started by james batten |
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Jan 7, 2010 Reply by james batten |
Gear and GizmosSo what piece of gear or gizmo have you got or would like to compliment your guitar playing/building/recording etc that you think we might… Started by smojo |
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Dec 29, 2009 Reply by Jataomm |
Where can i get box latches?For this build I need the box to be able to open every time I restring, but the box didn't come with a little latch thing . While I could… Started by Fergus Morris |
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Dec 3, 2009 Reply by David L. |
Piezo help neededOk this may have already been asked but here goes.............. managed to my hands on a load of shed alarms from the £1 shop 6 in a pack.… Started by Little Soul Eric |
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Nov 22, 2009 Reply by David L. |
Minor ChordsHi, I'm a newbie to CBG playing and also very basic level with a 6 string. (my first instrument is harmonica, so far-) I'm learning a song… Started by Pete Handy |
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Nov 16, 2009 Reply by Pete Handy |
F hole cutawaysCan anyone put up a template for some cutaways please.Starting my box and have tried freehand but not getting it right... Started by john mcconnachie |
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Nov 14, 2009 Reply by john mcconnachie |
Wood finishesCan anyone offer helpful thoughts on how to get a proper sunburst finish using products available in the UK - most of the info I've read ha… Started by Mark |
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Nov 12, 2009 Reply by Mark |
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My latest build - hubcap resonator
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My CBG
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I Could Really Do With A Jig !
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Help with parts please
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