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  1. 08-06-2013, 02:36 AM #1
    Tony Bones
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    Hello friends. I've been playing since 1965 and working on my own guitars since. I have a lot of hints and tips. I am a gunsmith, replicate American Indian artifacts for a hobby, been a plastic modeler since 1959, I am a former mortician, so I am no stranger to working with my hands. I've always wanted a Gibson Firebird, and rather than fight with the expense of a new or used one, I'd rather build one. That's how I found Adam and this company. Due to finances I currently rehabilitate used and "cheap" guitars over to name brand playability.

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  2. 08-06-2013, 02:42 AM #2
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    Hi Tony

    Welcome to out forum and family. We look forward to interacting with you. Lovely to have someone with experience on the forum that we can learn from too!

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  3. 08-06-2013, 02:52 AM #3
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    G'day, mate!

    ...Trying to be as Aussie as possible... welcome aboard!

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    Hi Tony,
    welcome to the forum, good to have a member with so much experience, sure you can give us some tips when we get stuck or need a workaround.
    Look forward to hearing more from you and good luck with the firebird build !
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  5. 08-06-2013, 03:30 AM #5
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    Quote from Gavin1393 on June 7, 2013, 11:42
    Hi Tony

    Welcome to out forum and family. We look forward to interacting with you. Lovely to have someone with experience on the forum that we can learn from too!

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    Thank you Gav. My 4+ decades of experience is at your service.

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  6. 08-06-2013, 03:32 AM #6
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    Quote from Bass Guy on June 7, 2013, 11:52
    G'day, mate!

    ...Trying to be as Aussie as possible... welcome aboard!

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    I'm very glad to be here Elliot.

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  7. 08-06-2013, 03:34 AM #7
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    Quote from wokkaboy on June 7, 2013, 11:58
    Hi Tony,
    welcome to the forum, good to have a member with so much experience, sure you can give us some tips when we get stuck or need a workaround.
    Look forward to hearing more from you and good luck with the firebird build !
    cheers Wokka
    Thank you Wokka. I have no secrets, I'll be glad to help out any time. I'm one of those people, I don;t think I ever met a guitar I didn't like.

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  8. 08-06-2013, 05:43 AM #8
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  9. 08-06-2013, 06:42 AM #9
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    Hi tony bones, welcome to the forums!!! What state are ya in mate???
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  10. 08-06-2013, 08:08 AM #10
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    Welcome Bones. Are you still state side or terra Australis these days What part of the states did you hale from? We have some very close friends from South Carolina and Tennessee.

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