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nice guitar
My old one.
Was specced by me but was misbuilt as wasn't supposed to have a trem.
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I've loved every Eggle I've ever played - but this is not a unique story.
Compared to a used Suhr, Anderson, PRS or CS Fender, that’s a lot of guitar....
Realistically, a better comparison would be Masterbuilt Fender, or possibly even Private Stock PRS. Good luck finding one of those for £2399*
*unless it's the one lifted from Peach.
I've played some of his work. He is a stunningly good builder. Just because it wasn't built to the requested spec, it doesn't mean that it's not an amazing guitar.
Given PJE's reputation, his work is worth a premium over a factory built guitar. You may not agree, but people will pay that kind of money for it. I was in a shop a couple of years ago and they had a Terry Morgan "Les Paul" that was up for more than you would spend on a Custom Shop True Historic. Some builders have that kind of reputation, and people will pay for their work. From what I've seen Patrick Eggle is in that kind of bracket.
There are other UK luthiers who command premium prices. Martyn Booth makes great guitars but his prices are eye-watering. You can pay well north of £3k from makers like Rob Williams and Feline as well.
If it hadn't been to my specs though I would of sent it back. Example, I asked for a tremolo which was installed as requested. If it turned up with hardtail I would of sent it back!
I don't see the problem with that especially when he sent me the spec sheet well in advance
Sound Affects keep the build and changed the colour.
I liked it when it turned up.
Then a friend was selling something I wanted so we traded between ourselves.
Whilst very good to look at, I would not say they were in any way a better guitar than a goodTom Anderson or Suhr.