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Davy Liger -  FRANCE Parlour Guitar

I used to play classical guitar but wanted to learn some bluesy skills, so I have bought a parlor guitar “Ebony and maple” from Stephen Davis a few months ago. I have to say she is amazing.

The woods are top quality with top solid spruce, ebony fingerboard, and maple. Very well built, lovely looking, very playable and a surprisingly “big” sound for such a little body! Especially good for the blues. And the most important: this guitar is absolutely unique, which is rare and definitely impossible to find in this price range – it was a very worthy buy and I am very pleased with this instrument.

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David L - UK - Cigar Box Guitar

I am very pleased with my slide high action 4 string cigar box guitar,  which I chose very carefully to replace a much less well-built 4 string. The guitar has an excellent tone, the best I’ve heard, and the service from Steve Davis has been exemplary. Thank you Steve.

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Peter Schmidt - SLOVENIA  -3 String Solid Cigar Box Guitar

Amazing seller or should I say, guitar builder. I'd probably have to say it was the best online purchase experience I have ever had. Great contact after purchase when the guitar was not available, Steve built me my custom 3-string which plays amazing and sounds amazing. Was an absolute pleasure buying from this seller!

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Alexander Hayden - Cigar Box Bass Guitar 

A statement from the owner, me.

The level of craftsmanship is out of this world. Steve is without a doubt a master luthier & it was a pleasure to work with him. The functionality, look & natural tones are out of this world, Im over the moon for this bass & couldn’t recommend Steve enough.

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Rob Kent - Andalusian Bull Cigar Box Guitar #6

I submitted an enquiry to Steve at the English Guitar Company, about a commission to build me an Andalusian Bull Cigar Box Guitar. From enquiry to the finished article took just 10 days, with Steve communicating with me on the build status throughout.

I am now the proud owner of a unique CBG, that not only sounds great, it looks the part as well. Steve doesn’t skimp on quality, the actual box used is superb, and Steve’s craftsmanship is second to none. The price was very reasonable for such a high quality guitar, and it arrived very professional packed with tracking and a full warranty. What more can you ask?

Not only is it a musical instrument, it’s a piece of art as well! Thanks Steve. Rob Kent

Mike Reed -3 String Andalusian Bull Cigar Box Guitar

Review: The English Guitar Company (Dogleg Steve's Cigar Box Guitars)

This is a review, written by the purchaser without any remuneration or gift from the The English Guitar Company.

I am an amateur guitar player who had thought about getting a more sophisticated CBG after using a hand made fretless instrument. I explored any number of internet sites, which offered to hand-make a CBG, provide a new guitar or sell me a used instrument. As part of this journey I came across the English Guitar Company and liked what could see and hear on the company website. I also liked the price, which compared to others in the field, was quite reasonable. I contacted Steve to consider what instruments he had available. He provided a prompt reply, loads of information and details about the range of guitars I might like. I therefore, decided to take the plunge and order a guitar. Steve was then kind enough to let me have videos to compare and contrast what he had on offer and I was able to not only consider what they looked like, but the sound and playing action. He also kelp me up-to-date with the construction as well as sending a video of the pre-dispatch instrument. It arrived on time, packed to perfection and I was not disappointed. It plays like a dream and the sound and tone is exactly what I wanted. I am now using a slide and fingerpicking and gradually making inroads into what will no doubt become an obsessive hobby.

Thank you Steve,

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Mike Barkworth

Spent the last few days bonding with my new best friend, courtesy of Dogleg Steve , Steve was great to deal with. Prior to the build we discussed an “assymetrical” neck carve, to help my arthritic thumb, the end result is an absolute joy to play and I couldn’t be happier, difficult to photograph the end result, but I’ve used a profile gauge to give an idea. Thanks again Steve for all your hard work.

Rod Taylor - Porthcawl South Wales 

I recently bought a 3 String Andalusian Bull box guitar from Dogleg Steve The English Guitar Company.

I consider myself to be fairly experienced /knowledgeable guitarist over 50 years rocking n rolling. Although I knew what I wanted I was more than happy to take Steve’s advice and guidance which is extensive.

Steve has created a bespoke guitar based on his signature ‘ Andalusian Bull Box ‘ range. Being part of the creation of this wonderful instrument was amazing Steve was on the money every-time suggesting alternatives eventually after a fairly short time creating the final instrument under two weeks from scratch - pictures and progress daily which was refreshing - communication, builds trust  is everything when building a client relationship.

Steve went the extra yard trying to establish the right string gauges  / tunings to give me the variation I requested and we got there in the end !! The guitar arrived on time and very well packed !!! 

I would highly recommend whatever level of guitarist novice to pro , new to the Cigar Box world - contact Steve The English Guitar company. 

Apart from all of the above guitar itself excellent craftsmanship  - Steve is an accomplished musician himself you can tell by the love of his guitar making luthier skills.

Thanks again Steve I’m sure I’ll be back for another guitar in the not too distant future 

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Florian Wystrach - Germany

Hi Steve, I got the 3 string. She had a lovely sound. I like it. I play without a amp. Great.

(3 string Andalusian Bull CBG)

Sam Hough - Northampton

I bought a cbg from this website. Hand made. Steve was very helpful through out the process and Made sure everything was right with the specifications. Absolutley over the moon with this cbg. He even added a few extras which he didn’t have to which was very kind of him at no extra cost. Communication from start to finish was exceptional. A lot of attention to detail highly recommend Steve. He is very unique how he builds his cbg’s specially if you like a decent hand made neck and headstock. He understands and knows as he plays himself. The best in the uk hands down. Here’s a link from my YouTube channel for anyone that wants to see a review from a customers perspective on Steve’s hand made cigarboxcaster. Thank you Steve I’ll shall order again. Sam https://youtu.be/s-H63EOF5GM

#96 ‘THE BADGER’ Three string guitar Steve recently made me the above guitar, I’m delighted with both the instrument and the process, as a result I have recommended Steve to friends and family and will continue to do so.

I’ve been researching 3 string guitars for around 18 months both in the UK & USA, the quality on some looked suspect and the prices on many that looked good seemed over the top. During yet more online searches I chanced upon ‘The English Guitar Company’ - I liked very much Steve that makes little videos of the actual instruments he makes so I emailed him.

Steve is great to deal with, communication is thorough and clear, always helpful, never pushy, and as a result Steve made me The Badger, I love that I have a bespoke instrument, and that it was a very reasonable price, most of all I like that Steve always had time for my questions and that nothing was too much too much trouble from striped neck to the extra wide string spacing.

Many many thanks Steve - a delighted customer

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