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    BackYard Farmington Romeos

    39 members Latest Activity: May 27, 2014 A GROUP for "writers" SHARE... Song writing technique Song structure Lyrical arrangements etc...

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    DC/MD/VA Pickers

    39 members Latest Activity: Feb 27, 2020 A place for the Pickers and Builders of the Washington, DC Metro Area to gather.

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    Build Your Own Lap Steel Guitar

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    Build Your Own Lap Steel Guitar!

    Start by downloading these vintage plans for making…

  • Cigar Box Guitare , groupe France

    Cigar Box Guitare , groupe France

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    Les Cigar box guitares arrive aussi en France !!,, Vous êtes bienvenue pour partager vos infos, questions ou discussions,

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    Alabama Cigar box players and builders

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    A place for all in Alabama and surrounding areas to get together and talk cbg !

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    60 members Latest Activity: Dec 25, 2019 Group designated for CBG builders, players, enthusiasts to network and inform of upcoming events, shows, and building supply locations in California.…

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    TEXAS HOME

    102 members Latest Activity: Feb 3, 2020 Just a place for us Texas boys to talk about music and festivals around the state. Anybody is welcome to join!

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    The Brits are coming

    639 members Latest Activity: Nov 17, 2022 A gathering of the UK cbg clan.

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    Diddley Bows and Other Primitives

    341 members Latest Activity: Sep 13, 2022 A place to discuss one-string diddley bows, washtub basses, washboards and any other primitive instrument that may fall outside the Cigar Box realm.

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