End of an era for Guitar Player Magazine, Patrick James Eggle Guitars

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Guitar Practice

Today, let's practice over a jam track in the key of F minor.

The Fm7, Gm7, & Ab chords are all in the key of Eb major, so the F Dorian mode would work well for soling over this.

The C7#9 at the end of the phrase is a bit of an outlier. The C chord in the key of Eb is typically a minor chord, but playing it as a Dominant chord adds some flare here - and just sounds cool. Since the #9 note is Eb, F Dorian still works to play over this chord.

Below is a jam track, the chord voicings used, and 1 position of the F Dorian Mode.

Fm Jam
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Gear Showcase

Patrick James Eggle Guitars

Patrick James Eggle Oz

With over 30 years of building guitars under his belt, Oswestry, England-based Patrick Eggle has perfected the craft, and is one of the premier luthiers in the world.

Working with a small team of craftsmen, Patrick James Eggle Guitars produces a limited number of high-end electric guitars each year, aiming to produce guitars that are not only visually striking, but that also demonstrate superior play-ability and tone.

Patrick has gained a reputation for designing and building some of the finest guitars in the world, attracting icons including Toni Iommi, Albert Lee, Graham Coxon, and Rory Gallagher to his guitars.

While they produce a variety of styles of guitars built with impeccable craftsmanship, their 'Oz' T-Style guitars and the Macon Series are some of our favorites.

Check out Patrick James Eggle Guitars

Guitarist Spotlight

Rock Choi

Originally from Seoul, South Korea, and currently studying at Berklee College of Music in the U.S., Rock Choi is an up-and-coming guitar player that needs to be on your radar.

Rock’s creative rock and blues-inspired guitar playing caught the eyes of D’Angelico Guitars, and they frequently use him in their guitar demo videos. 

In Rock’s words (from an interview with Shoutout LA): “I always put serious obsession into my guitar playing and I research to improve my skills in order to make more musical characteristics and colors. It is all about attitude, consistent practice and obsession with creating my own guitar sound”. 

Key Gear:

  • D’Angelico Deluxe Mini DC
  • D’Angelico Deluxe Atlantic
  • Fender Stratocaster

Check out the below demo vid he did for D'Angelico for a nice sample of his playing:

Follow Rock online: Instagram | YouTube

Guitar Player magazines from 1967-2024 (Image credit: Future)
  • 😢 Guitar Player Magazine announced that after 58 years, it will end it's print publication after the December 2024 issue. Guitar Player will continue to exist as an online-only site at GuitarPlayer.com. As for the final print issue? It will feature Jimmy Page on the cover, and will include a brand new interview with him.
  • Supro announced the Montauk - a new 1x10 6L6-powered amp. The Montauk features tube-driven spring reverb, independent Gain and Master Volume knobs, a 10" Celestion speaker, and one of our favorite features - Wet, Dry, & Mix line outs for recording or to feed another amp. MSRP is $999 USD.
  • ▶️ Wach jazz guitar great Julian Lage talk about How to Improvise on Guitar as part of D'Addario's Sound Advice series.
  • Fender released a few new limited edition exclusive guitar colors on their online store for both Player Series II guitars as well as a few Squier models.
  • Cory Wong recently chatted with Dave Navarro on his podcast (recorded before the recent Janes Addiction confrontation) to discuss influences, jamming, and his unique practice style.

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