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Kit Guitars
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Kit Ukuleles
General Information about Building Kit Ukuleles

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Kit Mandolins
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Kit Electric Guitars
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Is this an acceptable set of back plates?

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OM 'popsicle' brace?

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On kit instructions & tech support

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Shipping kits/materials across international borders

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I Messed Up...I Think..

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Not sure about drilling for truss rod access

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Help with glueing the box together

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The right glue

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My flat top top is actually flat. OK?

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Top maybe too thin

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using go bars for neck and tail block glue up! Clamp time?

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Shop Humidity

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Is there a less tedious way to notch the sides for braces?

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Do guitars soumd differrent on different days?

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Acoustic guitar kit recommendation

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Balsa as an alternative to veneer beneath the heel cap?

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