NewEgyptFolkStrings
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Buyers bought gifts from this shop and gave them 5-star reviews!
Announcement
Makers of Cigar Box Instruments, reclaimed and repurposed guitars, Dulcimers and Accessories. Visit our Facebook page to find out more. www.facebook.com/NewEgyptFolkStringInstruments/
We use quality used, repurposed, reconditioned and new components for our instruments. In the spirit of handmade/homemade roots music instruments, our instruments may have some minor defects in appearance, fit and finish. These never affect the playablity of the instrument. It is our hope that you will embrace our instruments for what they are - one of a kind, made one at time playable pieces of art.
Announcement
Makers of Cigar Box Instruments, reclaimed and repurposed guitars, Dulcimers and Accessories. Visit our Facebook page to find out more. www.facebook.com/NewEgyptFolkStringInstruments/
We use quality used, repurposed, reconditioned and new components for our instruments. In the spirit of handmade/homemade roots music instruments, our instruments may have some minor defects in appearance, fit and finish. These never affect the playablity of the instrument. It is our hope that you will embrace our instruments for what they are - one of a kind, made one at time playable pieces of art.
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Reviews
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amiller77a on Dec 8, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis is such a cool piece! My boyfriend is going to lose his absolute mind when he opens this on Christmas!
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Becky on Jun 30, 2020
5 out of 5 starsRecently purchased a custom built "fretless" 3 string CBG from New Egypt Folk Strings. This is my second purchase from their shop in the last six months. Both instruments are uniquely beautiful, superbly crafted, rock solid builds. Many thanks to Jim Milligan for your creative genius, attention to detail and a pleasant experience from start to finish.
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Michael on Dec 19, 2019
5 out of 5 starsVery Quick Delivery on an As Advertised Good Quality CBG. Excellent Builder/Seller!! Thanks
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G on Nov 11, 2019
5 out of 5 stars2nd CBG and my husband LOVES them! He plays bass and guitar, said he was surprised how easy the CBG was to play and how much fun he’s had with them. A fantastic surprise for my hubster’s birthday, thank you for the beautiful craftsmanship and wonderful sounds we now get to experience!
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G on Oct 30, 2019
5 out of 5 starsMy husband loves, loves, loves his CBG. Thank you to the owner, Jim for making this birthday delivery early! This is an instrument my guitar-playing husband would have picked for himself. As a b-day gift, he took to it immediately. He said it’s a beautiful, well-crafted instrument, and promptly ordered a 2nd!
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Deb on Jun 30, 2019
5 out of 5 starsThe instrument arrived in perfect condition and was mailed out the day I ordered it. It's great looking and sounding CBG. It was my first attempt at CBG and I jumped into a fretless instrument. I quickly realized that fretless wasn't a good way for me to start. Jim happily refunded my purchase. I'd do business again with him in a heartbeat.
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Jason on Jun 28, 2019
5 out of 5 starsThis guitar sounds absolutely fantastic unplugged and plugged in. I'm really impressed - very well done. Thank you!
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Friend of Sinners on Apr 12, 2019
5 out of 5 starsThis guitar is top notch. The craftsmanship is excellent. The playability is great. I think I may be getting a few of these!
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Ali on Apr 9, 2019
5 out of 5 starsI ordered a custom cigar box concert resonator uke with steel strings. I CANNOT BELIEVE HOW GOOD IT SOUNDS!! It sounds banjo-like, so resonant and crisp. Jim let me choose the cigar box, what type of resonator, and he gave it a vintage patina because I told him I wanted it to feel like it came straight out of the 1930s. He’s incredibly creative and loves what he does. This uke is so easy to play and I will keep it forever. Thank you Jim!!
PS I also added some vintage doo dads to the front to make it homey.
About NewEgyptFolkStrings
Recently we were featured on local TV! Here’s the clip.
https://www.facebook.com/WeekendPhiller/videos/1719963794734590/
Shop members
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Jim Milligan
Owner, Maker
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Katrina Milligan
Owner, Marketer
Shop policies
So please look through our listings and know that the item you purchase is the only one in the world.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)