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Hurdy Gurdy

Started this discussion. Last reply by A.D.EKER Aug 15, 2019. 3 Replies

I folks, I know I seen a post on Hurdy Gurdy plans but can't remember who posted it.Does any body know of any plans?  ThanksContinue

 

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Cohibass 2 String Cigarboxbass

"Das ist Ausgezeichnet!!!!!"
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How It Ends - with 3 String Cigar Box Guitar

"Sound great Bee!!!"
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Cumberland Gap on the new build

"That was so EXALANT!!!  What you have those tuned in?"
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Cigarbox Guitar Johnny B Goode - TABS Available

"Very cool man!! Dig that sitar sound in there."
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RIP Ted Crocker

"Sorry to hear about Ted! I was thinking about him not to long ago. Sad to know he's gone. Blessings on your family Ted."
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RIP Ted Crocker

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"That's cool Glen,  Where at in Chi. are y'all?  I live in Rockford."
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"Praise Yahweh!!!"
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Sweet Hannah Lou ~ Original bluesy love song ~ by me

"Git it Uncle John!!!"
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The Mouthbow & the Jawharp @SJP Docu;2016

"Love that sound!  "
Mar 21, 2020
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"That was great!!!   need more of this !!"
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Gary O'Slide Dobro Blues

"Love it man!!  Sounds great!"
Feb 23, 2020
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3 str Electro acoustic CBG 27 01 20

"Sehr Ausgezeichnet!!!"
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Baritone Ukelele Necks

Posted on March 31, 2019 at 2:12am 4 Comments

Hey all,  Just wondering if any body knows where to get Baritone Ukelele necks?  I've looked on e-bay but can't find any there. Just wondering. Thanks!

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At 2:12am on October 24, 2018, A.D.EKER said…

Hi there Rooster Still crowing ! Lots is changed and most is still the same,Thanks for your comments ,Ill say welcom back to the Nation, there can be love there can be Hate ,it all happens here! will bee reading you & Hearing? Greeeeeeettsszzz A.D.

At 6:55am on October 23, 2018, A.D.EKER said…

Hi rooster ! are you one of the Old timers from the Wes periode? then welcom back and thanks for the comments  ! Greeeeeettsszz A.D.

 
 
 

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