# Patrick James Eggle Oz Carved Top Review

> Guitar World praises Patrick James Eggle's Oz Carved Top for unimpeachable build, playability and sound despite high price.
- Title: Patrick James Eggle Oz Carved Top Review · Guitar World
- Summary: Guitar World praises Patrick James Eggle's Oz Carved Top for unimpeachable build, playability and sound despite high price.
- Keywords: patrick james eggle, oz carved top, guitar world, electric guitar, semi solid body, twin humbuckers, roasted birdseye maple, 22 jescar frets, mojo wide range pickups, oswestry uk
- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/patrick-james-eggle-oz-t-carved-top-review
- Published: 2026-11-08T16:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: patrick james eggle, oz carved top, guitar world, electric guitar, semi solid body, twin humbuckers, roasted birdseye maple, 22 jescar frets, mojo wide range pickups, oswestry uk
## Guitar World Verdict
You really can't fault anything. From its conception to the final execution, everything is unimpeachable.

> You really can't fault anything. From its conception to the final execution, everything is unimpeachable.
## Reasons to buy
A guitar that excels on every level. Build quality, fit and finish. Playability and sound. It will deliver in almost any musical situation.
## Reasons to avoid
We debated whether the hefty price should drop the Oz a point, but then builders like PJE price their instruments in order to cover costs and make a fair living.
## What is it?
The previous guitar from Patrick James Eggle that passed through Guitarist's portals was a stunning single-pickup Cabronita-style Oz model.
## Name origin
The name Oz refers to Oswestry, the home of Patrick James Eggle guitars.

> The name Oz refers to Oswestry, the home of Patrick James Eggle guitars.
## Carved top design
Our Oz sports a pair of Mojo's twin Wide Range pickups on a carved mahogany body with just one f-hole.
## Unique finish
Its milky grey 'grained mahogany' finish provides a more contemporary look and takes us somewhere else entirely.
## Hardware and electronics
We find a Gotoh Chopped T bridge with three compensated brass barrel saddles, vintage-style but rear-locking Gotoh tuners.
## Build quality
The neck joint is perfectly hewn and paired, and each cavity cover rout exquisitely done.
## Roasted birdseye maple
Patrick tends to use AAA figured maple on most of his necks, and the roasted birdseye construction you see here is no exception.
## Semi-solid construction
The top is carved from the inside to leave a thickness of approximately 5mm, and the back is chambered and carved in the area of the belly cut to match the outside.
## Playability
The guitar is light in weight, at 3.1kg, just under 7lb, and with its generous belly cut is great to play standing up.
## Sound quality
The neck humbucker is bright, clear and yet somehow mellow, while the beefier bridge is sharper, more strident and forceful.
## Verdict
You really can't fault anything. From its conception to the final execution, everything is unimpeachable.

> You really can't fault anything. From its conception to the final execution, everything is unimpeachable.
## Key takeaway

Patrick James Eggle's Oz Carved Top guitar offers supreme build quality, exceptional playability and versatile sound at a premium price.