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Taffy Evans replied to jon neet's discussion C. B. Gifty three string fretless kits. in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
"Hi, those links are a good way to explain what we are talking about here Order99. This dulcimer sits above my desk, I don't know why I did not think of showing it earlier. It shows what you describe in your post above. Cheers Taff"
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Order99 replied to jon neet's discussion C. B. Gifty three string fretless kits. in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
"  Found a Youtube Link that shows a design nearly exactly as I described: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q00WH_POikM"
Aug 6, 2022
Taffy Evans replied to jon neet's discussion C. B. Gifty three string fretless kits. in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
"Hi, I have not seen the kits of which you speak but I reckon either one has a design that can affect tone and volume. On top or under the lid depends on a number of things. But when starting out with either design you are going to be happy to make…"
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Order99 replied to jon neet's discussion C. B. Gifty three string fretless kits. in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
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Alan replied to jon neet's discussion C. B. Gifty three string fretless kits. in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
"see what JP Soars said  about his 2 string guitar (same kind of model) >>> https://y.com.sb/watch?v=2EIiLlgqZd0"
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BrianQ. replied to jon neet's discussion C. B. Gifty three string fretless kits. in the group Building a Cigar Box Guitar 101
"Build one & see?"
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C. B. Gifty three string fretless kits.

They make the Pure and Simple kit, and the Big Easy kit. Both are 3 string fretless and both mount the neck to the top of the box on the outside. It uses two bolts. This is a very simple design for sure. But, what are we giving up with this design compared to runner by the neck through the box? See More
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At 3:46am on March 16, 2012, Bob Lumpkin said…

Yes, I have a few on there. Store name is The Jewelry and Guitar Store (for now)

At 12:26am on March 4, 2012, Keni Lee Burgess said…

Thank you jon for joining my group. Feel free to add to the discussions or ask questions. Please check out my instructional video CDs:

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