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Why the name change

Posted on June 11, 2014 at 4:15pm 3 Comments

I have changed the name on my page (formally Rob Ritchie) to our new "company name", Skinny Gumbo.  My buddy John and I have gotten a lot of local requests to make some builds for friends, family and friends of friends.  So if you see or hear of a Skinny Gumbo build, you probably saw it here first.  We don't claim to be the greatest.  We just enjoy hanging out together and building.  So any comments or constructive criticisms on our posts are welcome.  We are always looking on ways to…

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At 5:37am on June 12, 2014, kris daug said…

Thank, Skinny

At 12:55pm on June 4, 2014, Dave Lynas said…
Thanks for the good words Rob. I'm glad you like the slides. I've got a new batch in the works. L00k for them soon.....
At 2:42am on May 30, 2014, Dave Lynas said…
Thanks for the order Rob. I'll send out on Monday and when you get the slides you'll get my return address for sending the moolah (check).... Dave
At 11:59pm on May 28, 2014, Dave Lynas said…
Hi Rob, i'd be proud to be your friend. Thanks, Dave
At 11:29pm on May 25, 2014, Phill Hill Charlie said…

Very nice builds. Very interesting personal page ! be careful i began like that a few years ago, i'm a few crazy now, maybe more and more crazy. Maybe i was before. I love Cbg player and builders dreams and philosophies... If i can help...°<[:-) [---]==={...

At 2:29pm on May 23, 2014, Uncle John said…

Hey, Rob.  I liked a bunch of your guitars and the video demos.  Good to have you for a nation friend.

At 11:54pm on May 22, 2014, Muddy Creek Guitars said…
Thanks for the friend request.
I like what you build!
 
 
 

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