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Demo of my newest build. Just started a week ago and have already become addicted!!!! What do you fine folks think?

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Comment by HENRY LOWMAN on January 12, 2010 at 7:17am: AWESOME sound, man...got some teeth to it! Nice build all around! Please post more tunage...

Comment by Darwin Gentry on January 11, 2010 at 4:13pm: great job Randy

Comment by bemuzic on January 10, 2010 at 6:12am: sounds great!!...nice rich tone : -)

Comment by David L. on January 10, 2010 at 6:10am: Excellent job - i think I might try a blend pot next time instead of a 3way switch :o)

Comment by THENUGE on January 10, 2010 at 4:42am: what do I think...I think it sounds and looks great!nice job

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