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1 Copper Hardware

Copper Hardware

Posted by Bill Andy on May 3, 2024
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California Dreaming: 3D Printed Cigar Box Guitar

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AGP #533 - ''Beware of Wife''

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Washtub Bass-Jo vs Double Bass

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Six Chugger CBG Build

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Rainbow Stew (low budget cover on cigar box guitar) | Merle Haggard

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Western Orient song cigar box guitar @RhialtoPurple

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Hard Times Make Great Music 2oz. Shot Glass

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Hard Times Make Great Music Pint Glass

Classic 16-ounce Pint Glass emblazoned on both sides with our "Hard Times Make Great Music" motto. Perfect for your favorite beverage, adult or otherwise. Printed in the USA!

Price: $7.99

Hard Times Coffee Mug

Hard Times Coffee Mug

Distinctive camp-style 11-ounce coffee mug with our favorite motto printed on one side of the dark blue speckled finish. Made from sturdy ceramic, it's reat for the work bench, with a low profile and flared rim makes it spill resistant! Printed in the USA...

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