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Comment by Ben on September 23, 2021 at 9:15am

Thanks ! First guitar here, but I dabble in woodworking and the scarf joint looked cool to do.

For the strings, I kept breaking my mandolin strings and I "had" to have something to play with so I cannibalized my Elixir from my fold guitar. I ordered more "basic" guitar string for my next build

For the stores, I need to find one that have a warehouse or else in Europe: sadly EU decided to again increase taxes from US shipment it's not very accessible when you.

Comment by Uncle John on September 19, 2021 at 9:19am

Nice scarf joint on the neck to headstock joint.  Are you new at this?  That is kind of advanced.   Nice heel. Looks like an assortment of strings.   I think Elixers are great, but too pricey for CBGs.   

You can buy string here from Gitty or Speal.  You can go to the competitor, MGB.  I get my strings on line from musicians friend.  A brand called Musicians Gear for about $3.00 a set of 6.   It's just opinion, but lots of us prefer to use electric strings   Especially if you are going to use a slide.  

Musicians Friend is a nice company.  Free shipping.

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