Specs:
• Model: 96 Drop Top
• Finish: Raspberry Burst, Nitrocellulose High Gloss
• Body: Swamp Ash
• Top: Maple (Drop Top)
• Neck: Roasted Maple (Soft V Profile)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 12" Radius
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 42.8mm
• String Spacing: 53mm
• Frets: Medium/Tall Jescar #55090
• Inlays: Dot
• Pickups:
 – Neck: Mojo Single Coil (5.8k)
 – Middle: Mojo Single Coil (5.9k)
 – Bridge: Mojo Humbucker (14.9k)
• Bridge: ABM 5050 Vintage Tremolo
• Tuners: Gotoh SG381 Locking
• Hardware: Aged Nickel
• Finish (Neck): Burnished & Worn Nitro
• Finish (Body): Nitrocellulose High Gloss
• Back Colour: Grained Black
• Country: UK
• Year: 2022
• Condition: Excellent
Personal Thoughts:
The PJE 96 Drop Top is one of Patrick James Eggle’s most celebrated models — a masterful fusion of traditional bolt-on design and boutique craftsmanship. Each one is hand-built in the UK with obsessive attention to detail, tonewood selection, and feel.
This Raspberry Burst example is a showpiece of Eggle’s artistry. The maple drop top glows under the vibrant nitro finish, with subtle figuring that shifts beautifully under light. The contrasting grained black back adds a modern boutique edge, while the aged nickel hardware ties everything together in vintage-inspired class.
The soft V roasted maple neck feels sublime — smooth, fast, and beautifully burnished for a broken-in feel straight out of the case. Paired with a rosewood fretboard and Jescar frets, playability is effortless, with perfect note separation and sustain.
Tonally, the Mojo UK pickups offer immense versatility. The single coils deliver pure vintage chime and clarity with sweet compression, while the 14.9k Mojo humbucker in the bridge adds punch and authority for heavier tones. Combined with the ABM 5050 tremolo, this guitar delivers everything from shimmering cleans to soaring lead tones with outstanding tuning stability.
Every detail reflects Patrick’s deep passion for craftsmanship and wood selection. His commitment to sourcing unique, responsibly harvested tonewoods shines through in the resonance and character of this instrument.
Simply put — it’s a guitar that feels alive, balanced, and inspiring in every way.
Condition Report:
Mint condition Virtually no signs of handling. No marks or dings. Frets, hardware, and finish are superb. Supplied with original case and paperwork.
Part Exchange Welcome:
Part exchange welcome. Video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars. Personal consignment service available via our site at a 10% rate.