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"The big advantage of copper wire is that it's softer than steel, so easier to tie. C…" Busyhands Slim replied Oct 9, 2019 to VIDEOS: How to Make Copper Wire Frets on a Cigar Box Guitar	7	Oct 9, 2019 Reply by Busyhands Slim
"I play it in the intro to my CBG Halloween contribution. I Put A Spell On You, Busyh…" Busyhands Slim replied Dec 19, 2017 to 2017 "Kick The Can" Build-Off contest - Canjos, Tin Can Guitars	156	Dec 21, 2017
"This was my first build and it fits the theme exactly. My daughter-in-law gav…" Busyhands Slim replied Dec 19, 2017 to 2017 "Kick The Can" Build-Off contest - Canjos, Tin Can Guitars	156	Dec 21, 2017
"I also prefer #1 because the fretboard strengthens the joint so much (more than head…" Busyhands Slim replied Mar 9, 2016 to Neck scarf joint question	31	Mar 11, 2016 Reply by Matt Quinney
"So far, I haven't seen a cigar box made of solid wood - they're all plywood. Which b…" Busyhands Slim replied Mar 3, 2016 to Solidbody Electric Guitar From Plywood	20	Mar 4, 2016 Reply by Paul Craig
"Get a rubber stamp made. Then you can "print" it on the head in any color you can th…" Busyhands Slim replied Dec 30, 2015 to How to print logo on headstock	20	Dec 30, 2015 Reply by john mackay
"A lot of hard-core ukulele players swear by nylon fishing line/weedwhacker cord. And…" Busyhands Slim replied Dec 30, 2015 to CBG´s like in the old days!	28	Dec 30, 2015 Reply by Busyhands Slim
"If you're using the default Android browser or Chrome, try downloading Firefox, whic…" Busyhands Slim replied Nov 3, 2013 to some media will not display on android tablet	9	Nov 3, 2013 Reply by Mike Strehlow
"Here's how it's done: stain is applied, then scraped off before lacquer is sprayed o…" Busyhands Slim replied Oct 29, 2013 to guitar kit	3	Oct 29, 2013 Reply by Piht Bull (Delta Dawg Guitars)
"Dan and everyone involved, big kudos on this project! I have to say that the quality…" Busyhands Slim replied Oct 28, 2013 to 2013 Halloween Album Ready for Download	25	Nov 2, 2013 Reply by James O Lunsford

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Busyhands Slim's Discussions (103)

"The big advantage of copper wire is that it's softer than steel, so easier to tie. C…"

"I play it in the intro to my CBG Halloween contribution. I Put A Spell On You, Busyh…"

"This was my first build and it fits the theme exactly. My daughter-in-law gav…"

"I also prefer #1 because the fretboard strengthens the joint so much (more than head…"

"So far, I haven't seen a cigar box made of solid wood - they're all plywood. Which b…"

"Get a rubber stamp made. Then you can "print" it on the head in any color you can th…"

"A lot of hard-core ukulele players swear by nylon fishing line/weedwhacker cord. And…"

"If you're using the default Android browser or Chrome, try downloading Firefox, whic…"

"Here's how it's done: stain is applied, then scraped off before lacquer is sprayed o…"

"Dan and everyone involved, big kudos on this project! I have to say that the quality…"

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