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john of MT
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john of MT
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10/05/2023 4:00 pm

Calluses are a good thing.  DON'T cut them off.


If they are 'getting  caught' on strings, lightly file them smooth with an emery board or, even better, a glass fingernail file (same applies to fingernails).


Good luck, have fun.


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