Patrick James Eggle
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“For years, the only 12-string acoustics I got my hands on, the necks always pulled off after a bit. I earned a lot of money replacing them!” Why one of the UK’s most prolific luthiers is a bolt-on acoustic die-hard
By David Mead published
With the trio of upgraded Faith Eclipse acoustics now on the marketplace, we talk to the designer behind the brand, Patrick James Eggle

How a forgotten UK guitar brand was given a triumphant second act by one of the country’s most respected luthiers
By Neville Marten published
A niche brand, loved by the likes of Bernard Sumner, Shergold is enjoying a new lease of life with a little help from Patrick James Eggle

Shergold’s new Telstar bass repackages one of the firm’s best electric designs of recent years into a low-end format
By Phil Weller published
It’s joined by another new low-end launch from the acclaimed UK luthier, the Libertine

“Built to a standard that few can come close to”: Patrick James Eggle 96 Rob Harris Signature review
By Dave Burrluck published
When the guitarist for acid jazz/funk band Jamiroquai gets together with top luthier Patrick James Eggle, is it Virtual Insanity or will the results Blow Your Mind?

Patrick James Eggle 96 Contour Top review – astonishing craft married to stellar sounds with a feel that few can match
By Dave Burrluck published
Named after a state route in Georgia, the 96 is Patrick James Eggle’s now quite long-running answer to the souped-up Stratocaster. How does it fit into the empire?

Patrick James Eggle Macon SC Goldtop review
By Neville Marten last updated
Another single-cut from one of the UK’s finest luthiers, but are dramatic timbers, classy hardware and thoughtful electrics enough to convince us there’s gold in them there hills?

Patrick James Eggle Macon Junior DC review
By Dave Burrluck published
PJE sends us his latest electric vision: a boutique Junior with not an ounce of flame maple or bling. Let’s rock!

Jake Bugg on resisting the urge for a guitar adventure – and why his number one acoustic is made from a kitchen table
By Ellie Rogers published
The English singer-songwriter talks vintage guitars, songwriting and the importance of enjoying your work
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