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At 5:56am on May 17, 2014, Brandon Straw said…: you should check out what i did to the flat pup 3 string pickup i ordered from you, theres pics up with it on my undercrown build

At 2:15pm on November 14, 2012, Randy S. Bretz said…: Brian i`ll send them off tomarrow

At 6:19am on May 21, 2012, lal germain said…: Hi how's my guitar going

At 9:24pm on August 19, 2011, Strolling Tone said…: Hi Brian - Thanks for the friend add - and for checking out my vids. Mucha appreciated. You've got some great looking builds on your page.

At 2:30pm on August 15, 2011, Uncle John said…: Hi Brian,

Like your photos and builds. I'm glad to have you for a nation friend.

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