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Buy One Get One 1/2 Off Single Pickup with Cover $12.75

Introducing our single pickup - designed for single stringers or diddley bows. Comes with hardware and also includes a nice wood cover. About 1 inch tall and 1 inch in diameter. This pickup is rated at 1.9k

Buy One-Get One FREE Smoothie Single Coil Pickups $9.50

Smoothie Single Coil Pickup New MGB pickup with a signature mat look that is also versatile and can be used for a variety of builds. Smoothie Single Coil Ceramic magnet Works with 3, 4, and 6 string builds Works with ALL MGB ST trim rings Perfectly flat top Mat finish Comes in 2 colors, white and black Trim rings sold separately

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Buy One Get One Half Off Super Sixer Bolt on Neck $112.50

Quality Crafted Guitar Neck | Easy to Install 25.5 inch Scale Suitable for 6 string builds Head stock is pre-drilled for tuners 22 frets installed and nicely finished Truss rod installed 0.6" thick headstock 1 5/8" width at nut 2" width at 12th fret Overall length 25 3/4" Top and side fret markers are included Plastic slotted Nut Hanger bolt is installed and hardware is included 1/8 inch fret board shim is included as well as thin back angle shim Box should be 10 inches in length Maple construction with rosewood fingerboard Bridge placement template The perfect neck for your next six string build. The neck is completely finished and ready to go. Simply reinforce your box and bolt the neck on. The finger board is radiused just like high end guitar necks. Solid maple construction with a rosewood fret board set for 25.5 inch scale. The neck is meticulously sanded and the maple portion has a spray finish. The rosewood fret board is unfinished. Watch This Video:

White Knob Volume or Tone $0.75

Quality guitar hardware from MGB Guitars. Perfect for any style guitar Plastic construction White finish Gibson style look

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Pair Of 2" Sound Hole Cover | Stainless or Black from $3.00

Sound hole covers add a really nice look to almost any guitar. Solid metal construction and screened to ensure sound gets out and nothing gets inside. Perfect for any type of guitar Sturdy metal construction Chrome finish Also available in Chrome and Black finishes.

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Hanger Bolt Kit $10.00

Includes the following: 3- 1/4-20 by 3 inch hanger bolts 3- 6mm by 2 inch Phillips head hanger bolts with 2 nuts 6- washers 1- 1/4-20 hanger bolt driver

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Buy One Get One 1/2 Off Lucky 13 Flat Pup $22.50 $30.00

In some builds it is preferred to place the pickup under the lid of the box, this practice is often referred to as "ghosting". Many builders have had good success using the MGB Mini Box Buckers for these applications. MGB is proud to introduce our new Lucky 13 flat pup designed for ghosting. By adding more wire and strengthening the magnetic field we have a solid solution. These new pickups measure 13k ohms plus. We have found in testing that the pickups work well when the distance from the pickup to the strings is .5". Make sure the magnets face the strings. Measuring 2.56" by 1.6" and .3" thick, these pickups can be used on 3,4 and 6 string builds. Works with our 6 string Boxbucker covers. View all available covers here.

Buy One Get One 1/2 Off Volume/Tone/Jack Harness $16.50

High quality 500K Volume & Tone pots. Premium jacked wire with heat shrink connections. Premium jacked wire Connections sealed with heat shrink High quality 500K potentiometers .047 mfd cap Watch this video! Watch this video!

Buy One Get One Free Six String Bridge Gold $19.50

6-string Gold hard-tail bridge perfect for electric guitars. Top-loading. Sturdy metal construction, bright mirror-like gold finish. Gold mounting screws and allen wrench included. Individually adjustable string saddles allow exact intonation adjustments 6-string Gold hard-tail bridge perfect for electric guitars. Top-loading. Sturdy metal construction, bright mirror-like gold finish. Gold mounting screws and allen wrench included. Individually adjustable string saddles allow exact intonation adjustments Also available in Black and Chrome finishes.

"Eight Ball" 3/4 string CBG $150.00

MGB kits are made for people with a fundamental knowledge of building stringed instruments. There are many videos available on our Youtube Channel that can provide help. We are also available by phone to help. An original design by MGB. Included are: 12" x 6 3/4" x 2 1/2" Atabey box that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly. 25 1/2 inch scale Super Neck (our best cbg neck) Rosewood and Okume fretted neck predrilled for 3/4 tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. Uses a zero fret and string spacer is installed. MGB Hot Tuna mini humbucker pickup with harness which includes push pull pot to select single coil or humbucker. Mounting hardware and knobs. Black Tuners, bridge, strap pins, jack plate and back cover. Includes of .009, .013, .017, .026 .036 and .046 strings. Use a 7/16 inch deep well socket for the neck hanger bolt and a 10 mm socket or wrench to tighten tuner ferules. Assembly available HERE

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Wise Man 5 String CBG $150.00

MGB kits are made for people with a fundamental knowledge of building stringed instruments. There are many videos available on our Youtube Channel that can provide help. We are also available by phone to help. Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 5 string instrument. Available with gold hardware. Included are: 11 1/2” x 6 3/4" x 2 1/2" box that is reinforced, fully machined and ready for assembly. 25.5 inch scale MGB Special Neck , available with Maple or Rosewood fret boards with side and face markers. The neck is predrilled for 5 tuners. MGB Gold Hot Tuna with 500k push pull pot harness soldered, tested and ready to install. This allows switching between single coil and humbucker operation. Gold tuners, Single Shot Bridges, strap pins and knobs. Pack of .010, .013, .017, .026 and .036 strings. Tune to GDGBG. Neck mounting hardware. Assembly available HERE

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Cohiba Red Dot 3/4 String $150.00

MGB kits are made for people with a fundamental knowledge of building stringed instruments. There are many videos available on our Youtube Channel that can provide help. We are also available by phone to help. Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 3/4 string instrument. Available with Chrome hardware. Included are: 12” x 8" x 2 1/2" box that is reinforced, fully machined and ready for assembly. 25.5 inch scale MGB Super Neck Rosewood and Maple fretted neck with side and face markers. The neck is predrilled for 3 or 4 tuners. Neck has zero fret and includes appropriate string spacer. Neck reinforcement plate is included. MGB chrome blade style pickup with 500k push pull pot harness soldered, tested and ready to install. This allows switching between single coil and humbucker operation. Chrome tuners, bridge, strap pins and knobs. Includes a pack of .013, .017, .026 or .013, .017, .026 and .036 strings. Use a 10mm deep well socket for tuners and 7/16' for the neck hanger bolt. Assembly available HERE

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MGB Super Bass Neck Template $7.50

Makes bridge placement a breeze This template is specifically made for use with the Bass Super Neck. Provides a the right location for a 4 string bass hard tail bridge. Always check to make sure the scale length is 30".

Eiroa 3/4 string kit $125.00

MGB kits are made for people with a fundamental knowledge of building stringed instruments. There are many videos available on our Youtube Channel that can provide help. We are also available by phone to help. Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 3/4 string instrument. Available with black hardware. This kit ships with Micro Pup pickup. Included are: 10” x 7" x 2 1/2" Eiroa box that is fully machined and ready for assembly. 24 inch scale MGB Easy Neck Rosewood and Okume fretted neck with Snowflake style face markers. The neck is predrilled for 3 or 4 tuners. Nut is pre slotted but may need adjustment. Neck reinforcement plate is included. MGB black Micro Pup style pickup with 500k harness soldered tested and ready to install. This allows switching between single coil and humbucker operation. Black tuners, bridge, strap pins, surface jack plate. Includes a pack of .013, .017, .026 or .013, .017, .026 and .036 strings. Use a 10mm deep well socket for tuners and 7/16' for the neck hanger bolt. Assembly available HERE

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Undercrown Hot Tuna 6 String $150.00

MGB kits are made for people with a fundamental knowledge of building stringed instruments. There are many videos available on our Youtube Channel that can provide help. We are also available by phone to help Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 6 string instrument. Included are: 11.5" x 7" x 2.25" box that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly. 25.5 inch scale Toasted Tele Style Maple and Rosewood fretted neck predrilled for 6 tuners. String slots on nut are filed MGB Hot Tuna black pickup with push pull harness allows you to go from single coil to humbucker. Black knobs, tuners, bridge, strap pins, jack plate and Sapelli back cover. Includes a set of strings. Assembly available HERE

Zoomy with Black Band $175.00

Build your own 50s retro/camo style cbg using the new Zoomy Kit from MGB. Easy to assemble. Available in 3 or 4 string models. Available in two cool laminates; Charcoal Boomerang or Copper Top. Kit includes: Finished body ready to assemble with selected Charcoal Boomerang or Copper Top laminate Charcoal Boomerang kit includes Fins Easy neck predrilled for tuners and black hardware. Copper Top kit includes Snowflake Easy neck predrilled for tuners and antique brass hardware. Nut is pre-slotted and may need further adjustment Hot Tuna pickups have Push Pull pot harness Reinforcement plate Strings 36, 26 and 17 for 3 string or 36, 26,17 and 13 for four string Bottom plate is covered with black laminate with screws, ready for customer supplied finish Add tuners to headstock and mount neck on body. Install electronics and bridge in predrilled holes. Install strings. Finish the back plate as desired. Secure the back plate in place. Some minor additional sanding may be required to get the back plate to fit Assembly available HERE

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Zoomy Camo Kits (Copy) from $150.00

Build your own 50s retro/camo style cbg using the new Zoomy Kit from MGB. Easy to assemble. Available in 3 or 4 string models. Available in two Camo colors; blue and gray. Kit includes: Kit does not include the emblems or flag, these can be easily found on Amazon, search emblems. Finished body ready to assemble with selected camo pattern, Blue body has bright dipped aluminum body ring, Gray body has a black anodized body ring. Easy neck with Maple fret board predrilled for tuners on the Blue camo kit. Deluxe Easy neck with Rosewood fret board predrilled for tuners on the Brown camo kit. Nut is pre-slotted and may need further adjustment Blue comes with Chrome Hot Tuna tuners, knobs and strap pins Gray comes with antique brass hardware Hot Tuna pickups have Push Pull pot harness Reinforcement plate Strings 36, 26 and 17 for 3 string or 36, 26,17 and 13 for four string Bottom plate with screws, ready for customer supplied finish Add tuners to headstock and mount neck on body. Install electronics and bridge in predrilled holes. Install strings. Finish the back plate as desired. Secure the back plate in place. Some minor additional sanding may be required to get the back plate to fit Assembly available HERE

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Fuente Oscuro Bass (AKA Dreamsicle) $175.00

MGB kits are made for people with a fundamental knowledge of building stringed instruments. There are many videos available on our Youtube Channel that can provide help. We are also available by phone to help. Easy to build and fun to play, this new kit from MGB includes everything you need to build this cool 30 inch scale bass. Kit includes: 16" x 10" Oscuro reinforced, machined and ready to go. Maple Bass Super neck with Rosewood fretboard. Predrilled for tuners. Nut is pre-slotted and may need further adjustment Includes black tuners, strap pins and knobs. Uses MGB K Nine bass pickup with black cover. Reinforcement plate and back plate Short scale MGB bass strings are .045, .065, .085 and .105 Add tuners to headstock and mount neck on body. Install electronics and bridge in predrilled holes. Install strings. Secure the back plate in place. Assembly available HERE

Zoomy Camo Kits from $150.00

Build your own 50s retro/camo style cbg using the new Zoomy Kit from MGB. Easy to assemble. Available in 3 or 4 string models. Available in two Camo colors; blue and gray. Kit includes: Kit does not include the emblems or flag, these can be easily found on Amazon, search emblems. Finished body ready to assemble with selected camo pattern, Blue body has bright dipped aluminum body ring, Gray body has a black anodized body ring. Easy neck with Maple fret board predrilled for tuners on the Blue camo kit. Deluxe Easy neck with Rosewood fret board predrilled for tuners on the Brown camo kit. Nut is pre-slotted and may need further adjustment Blue comes with Chrome Hot Tuna tuners, knobs and strap pins Gray comes with antique brass hardware Hot Tuna pickups have Push Pull pot harness Reinforcement plate Strings 36, 26 and 17 for 3 string or 36, 26,17 and 13 for four string Bottom plate with screws, ready for customer supplied finish Add tuners to headstock and mount neck on body. Install electronics and bridge in predrilled holes. Install strings. Finish the back plate as desired. Secure the back plate in place. Some minor additional sanding may be required to get the back plate to fit Assembly available HERE

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Zoomy CBG Kit...Yellow Cracked Ice $150.00

Build your own 50s retro style cbg using the new Zoomy Kit from MGB. Easy to assemble. Available in 3 or 4 string models. Kit includes: Finished body ready to assemble Easy neck with Maple fret board predrilled for tuners Nut is pre-slotted and may need further adjustment Chrome tuners, knobs and strap pins Chrome Hot Tuna with Push Pull pot harness Reinforcement plate Strings 36, 26 and 17 for 3 string or 36, 26,17 and 13 for four string Bottom plate with screws, ready for customer supplied finish Add tuners to headstock and mount neck on body. Install electronics and bridge in predrilled holes. Install strings. Finish the back plate as desired. Secure the back plate in place. Some minor additional sanding may be required to get the back plate to fit Assembly available HERE

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Zoomy...Ready To Go from $5.00

Build your own 50s retro cbg using the new Zoomy box from MGB. Easy to assemble and easy to add the electronics of your choice. Can be used for 3,4 or 6 string guitars. Made primarily for use with bolt on necks and works perfectly with MGB Easy Necks, Super Necks and the Super Sixer Neck. Since the box is not symmetrical around the center line, it is recommended that you use a neck template to help locate the bridge. Can also be used for a U Bass. The tops come in five cool and colorful laminates. The Zoomy RTG comes in twos styles; blank and Hot Tuna ready. The top plate is secured to the body ring. Install the neck and electronics. Finish the back plate as needed. Secure the back plate in place. Some minor additional sanding may be required to get the back plate to fit Kit includes: Top assembly including top plate, body ring and predrilled oak neck block. Bottom plate ready for finish Hardware and extra long 1/4 20 hanger bolt included. If you want to take a different direction on the laminate check HERE

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Zoomy $60.00

Build your own 50s retro cbg using the new Zoomy box from MGB. Easy to assemble and totally customizable. Can be used for 3,4 or 6 string guitars. Made primarily for use with bolt on necks and works perfectly with MGB Easy Necks, Super Necks and the Super Sixer Neck. Since the box is not symmetrical around the center line, it is recommended that you use a neck template to help locate the bridge. Can also be used for a U Bass. The top can be easily modified to accept your favorite pickup. There is no limit on what can be used on the top surface; paint, stain, laminates, veneers or just about any type of art you like. Amazon sells a wide selection of colorful pick guard materials that are the perfect size. We suggest using contact cement to secure the laminate. Secure the top plate to the body ring using the screws provided. Make sure the body is pressed into the ring well resting on the flange. Install the neck and electronics then secure the back plate in place. Kit includes: Machined and ready to finish top and bottom pine plates. Predrilled oak neck bolt block. Formed and predrilled aluminum body ring. Hardware and extra long 1/4 20 hanger bolt included. Check HERE for Zoomys that are half assembled using one of our preselected laminates.

Easy Box XL Double Sided Enclosure $27.50

MGB Guitars is proud to introduce their Easy Box XL enclosure. This innovative enclosure has two sides with two distinct uses. One with a sound hole and one with Bigfoot sound hole. This box was designed and built using the same principles used in acoustic instrument construction. The box is built using purfling and braces to create an incredibly strong and rigid structure. Additional reinforcements were added to key locations to allow when securing bridges. Cover plates are available to cover the sound hole. Measuring 11 1/2 inches by 8 inches and 2 1/2 thick the box is made from thin ply with a top veneer of Sapele. This box provides a perfect canvass for creating your own piece of musical art. The photo of the box split in two is to show the placement of internal components. Roughly 11 1/2 inches by 8 inches Approximately 2 3/8 inches deep Acoustic side includes 2 5/8 inch sound hole The box head and tail are a full 5/8 thick Multiply construction with Sapele veneer .

Single Shot Template $2.00

Template is helpful for drilling mounting holes on MGB Single Shot Bridges. Made of .125 acrylic the template includes a centerline and

RTP Black and White $300.00

I saw my first cigar box guitar in 2009 and decided to build one. I do not play and knew nothing about building stringed instruments. It was a fun exercise and I was pretty happy with the results. I was quickly surprised at the positive response I received from friends and family. One thing led to another and eventually I started a little parts business focused on the needs of cbg builders. My back ground of product development and design proved useful in growing the business. As I added new items to the line, I would build an instrument to show the product in use and take photos to add the item to the web site. Over time my inventory of ready to play cbgs grew prolifically. I have well over 100 instruments that need new homes. Welcome to MGB's RTP category where you can buy a one of a kind instrument built by me. Black and White is a 3 string build using a Padron cigar box. This build featured our new Keys Easy Fretter fret board. The pickup cover and knobs are made with a composite material. This build features a Micro Pup pickup with a 500k harness. Many of the RTP builds were included in the 144 Cigar Box Guitars book. A copy of the book is included with each RTP build. A free wall bracket is also included.

Deluxe Cigar Box Guitar Gig Bag $40.00

Designed specifically with cigar box guitars in mind. Features a large pocket to hold accessories, carrying handle, backpack straps, and heavy-duty construction to ensure this bag will last. Designed specifically for cigar box guitars Fits instruments up to 34" by 10" by 3" Backpack straps & carrying handle Heavy-duty construction with thicker padding

Camacho 3/4 string kit $150.00

MGB kits are made for people with a fundamental knowledge of building stringed instruments. There are many videos available on our Youtube Channel that can provide help. We are also available by phone to help. Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 3/4 string instrument. Available with black hardware. Included are: 10” x 7" x 2 1/2" Camacho box that is fully machined and ready for assembly. 24 inch scale MGB Easy Neck Rosewood and Okume fretted neck with fin style face markers. The neck is predrilled for 3 or 4 tuners. Nut is pre slotted but may need adjustment. Neck reinforcement plate is included. MGB black blade style pickup with 500k push pull pot harness soldered tested and ready to install. This allows switching between single coil and humbucker operation. Black/Chrome tuners, bridge, strap pins, surface jack plate. Includes a pack of .013, .017, .026 or .013, .017, .026 and .036 strings. Use a 10mm deep well socket for tuners and 7/16' for the neck hanger bolt. Assembly available HERE

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MGB's 144 Cigar Box Guitars Booklet $20.00

Included in this book are illustrations of 144 cigar box style instruments. These are a sampling of the instruments built by MGB over the last 15 years.

Plasencia 3/4 string kit $125.00

MGB kits are made for people with a fundamental knowledge of building stringed instruments. There are many videos available on our Youtube Channel that can provide help. We are also available by phone to help. Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 3/4 string instrument. Available with black hardware. Included are: 11 1/2” x 6" x 2 1/2" Plascencia box that is fully machined and ready for assembly. Box is distressed and has several coats of finish. 24 inch scale MGB Easy Neck Rosewood and Okume fretted neck with fin style face markers. The neck is predrilled for 3 or 4 tuners. Nut is pre slotted but may need adjustment. Neck reinforcement plate is included. MGB black smoothie pickup with 500k harness soldered tested and ready to install. Black tuners, bridge, strap pins, surface jack plate. Includes a pack of .013, .017, .026 or .013, .017, .026 and .036 strings. Use a 10mm deep well socket for the neck hanger bolt. Assembly available HERE

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Ain't Life Grand Kit $150.00

MGB kits are made for people with a fundamental knowledge of building stringed instruments. There are many videos available on our Youtube Channel that can provide help. We are also available by phone to help. Create you own personalized theme build by adding stickers, emblems or embellishments of your choosing. No emblems are included. Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 3/4 string instrument. Available with chrome, black or gold hardware. Included are: 11 1/2” x 6" x 2 1/2" Atabey box that is fully machined and ready for assembly. Box ships with Atabey logo that can easily be removed with lacquer thinner providing a blank white canvas. 24 inch scale MGB Easy Neck Rosewood and Okume fretted neck with fin style face markers. The neck is predrilled for 3 or 4 tuners. Nut is pre slotted and may need adjustment. Neck reinforcement plate is included. MGB Micro Pup and cover Chrome, black or gold tuners, bridge, strap pins, Includes a chrome surface jack plate. Includes a pack of .013, .017, .026 or .013, .017, .026 and .036 strings. Use a 7/16 inch deep well socket for the neck hanger bolt and a 10 mm socket or wrench to tighten tuner ferules. Assembly available HERE

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4 for $4 (4 strings for $4) $4.00

All strings are packed in a corrosion resistant envelope and then packed in a reclosable 4 mil bag. MGB is pleased to provide 4 string packs. These made in the US strings are available in several popular assortments. MGB strings are available in two styles, Plain Steel and Nickel Wound. Plain Steel strings are thinner and used in the lower positions on a instrument and create higher pitches. Nickel Wound strings are much thicker and heavier and used on the higher positions on an instrument and create lower pitches. Using a combination of different styles and diameters tuned to different pitches is the goal. The scale length of the neck is also critical a factor in selecting the correct strings. Scales lengths from 24-25.5 inches are the standard for guitars. We generally make recommendations for scale lengths in that range. If the scale length is longer or shorter, other strings may work better. Picking the right strings are a personal choice. At MGB we tend to prefer lighter strings like .013, .017 and .026 tuned to GDG. We offer an assortment of sizes in both styles. We also offer different quantities, you can buy one, three or a dozen strings. We believe our offering provides lots of options for builders. You can pick your favorite strings or do some experimentation with different strings. MGB's CBG cheat sheet is a valuable tool for better understanding the different pitches we are referring to and can be found HERE. Having a digital caliper in your toolbox is helpful when you need to identify a string.

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3 for $3 (3 strings for $3) $3.00

All strings are packed in a corrosion resistant envelope and then packed in a reclosable 4 mil bag. MGB is pleased to provide 3 string packs. These made in the US strings are available in several popular assortments. MGB strings are available in two styles, Plain Steel and Nickel Wound. Plain Steel strings are thinner and used in the lower positions on a instrument and create higher pitches. Nickel Wound strings are much thicker and heavier and used on the higher positions on an instrument and create lower pitches. Using a combination of different styles and diameters tuned to different pitches is the goal. The scale length of the neck is also critical a factor in selecting the correct strings. Scales lengths from 24-25.5 inches are the standard for guitars. We generally make recommendations for scale lengths in that range. If the scale length is longer or shorter, other strings may work better. Picking the right strings are a personal choice. At MGB we tend to prefer lighter strings like .013, .017 and .026 tuned to GDG. We offer an assortment of sizes in both styles. We also offer different quantities, you can buy one, three or a dozen strings. We believe our offering provides lots of options for builders. You can pick your favorite strings or do some experimentation with different strings. MGB's CBG cheat sheet is a valuable tool for better understanding the different pitches we are referring to and can be found HERE. Having a digital caliper in your toolbox is helpful when you need to identify a string.

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