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The Mountain - from the CallyFest bluegrass/country stage

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"You got my foot stomping with that one, really great playing!"

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What do you find most interesting about cigar box guitars? (If you do not enter something meaningful here, your membership may be rejected).: The creative freedom to use your imagination to create a one of a kind insturment

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Posted on April 9, 2017 at 11:45pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

Thanks for the welcome guys.I'm new to social media and I'm not shure about what Im doing.I'm trying to learn so bear with me.

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At 12:25am on November 27, 2021, A.D.EKER said…: hello there Chuck ! thanks for befriending me ! if there is a question you like to put to me please do so, and i will try to answer ! Have a nice day ! kind greeeeettsszz A.D.

At 4:25am on November 26, 2021, Uncle John said…: Howdy, Chuck. I was thinking we were already CBN friends or I would have made the request. Thanks to you!

At 11:15pm on October 26, 2021, 3 String Blues said…: yes and anytime....thats great to hear, I looked thru your photos and did see the didly bow....thats great you found this website, this is a good place and not all the news and politics, its just guitars so I am here...keep in touch! ..John

At 8:29pm on October 25, 2021, 3 String Blues said…: shucks and thanks for the kind words!..I am just trying to spread the hobby far and wide, these are the best guitars ever!

i once had a cedar box , it sounded great, that wood is real bright and make the guitar sound real rustic...thanks agin and keep in touch!...John

At 1:54am on October 14, 2021, Uncle John said…: Yup, I like the old boxes too.

At 4:03am on April 13, 2017, Hard luck chuck said…: stupid keyboard - let me try that again...

Hi Chuck - I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've been having a great time building and playing these little guys. I saw your guitar you built, very cool. I'm looking forward to meeting you at the show, there will be at least one other CBG builder there that I haven't met yet.

At 3:52am on April 13, 2017, Hard luck chuck said…: Hi Chuck -

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