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"Awesome! I am so glad to hear that you're enjoying the process. I still can't play a lick of it either! In fact, mine is in New Orleans at the moment, in prep for the CBG Fest!I'll admit that I am bad at keeping up over here, but…"
"Thanks for the kind words, Nick. I should be thanking you and Gitty for making a kit available. I didn't realize you would see these on here, was gonna send them to CB Gitty Crafter Supply later. I will keep you updated on my progress. Either…"
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- How did you learn about Cigar Box Nation?
- internet
- How many instruments have you built so far?
- 2 diddley bows.Building first 3 string now
- What do you find most interesting about cigar box guitars? (If you do not enter something meaningful here, your membership may be rejected).
- Figured I would buy one, learn to play it, then try my hand at building a diddley bow and progress from there. bolts for bridges and hinges for tailpieces are the two things that really sold me.
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- At 6:12am on December 15, 2022,
Nick Lanciano said…
Awesome! I am so glad to hear that you're enjoying the process.
I still can't play a lick of it either! In fact, mine is in New Orleans at the moment, in prep for the CBG Fest!
I'll admit that I am bad at keeping up over here, but Shane gave me a shout and directed me over. I just had to take a look. After that sense of deja vu, I am definitely looking forward to the completed build!
- At 8:28am on January 20, 2020,
Poorness Studios said…
Thanks for the comment John. I actually didn't realize they used that for the newsletter so thanks for drawing my attention to it. :-)
- At 12:53am on July 12, 2019,
KOOL DOG HOOCH said…
I would like to personally welcome you into the asylum. You will find valuable resources, tips and secrets whether you are building for the first time or an old pro at it. Don't be shy about posting a question or a comment. We are all here to help each other! So once again welcome! BTW I'm a newbie myself and let me say everyone is a friend!
"Kool dog
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