Gibson victory and victory figured top

EPIPHONE INSPIRED BY GIBSON CUSTOM 1962 ES-335 REISSUE £1,099

Once considered the runt of vintage LPs, first-year Goldtops could be the pick of the litter

Last year’s D’Ambrosio series guitars signified numerous firsts for Eastman, not least that they were US-made with boutique prices to match. These new FullerTones capture the magic at a fraction of the price

MARTIN DE RETRO PLUS MAHOGANY £1,899

For something versatile or offbeat, reimagining a classic could be the way to go

Over the past 80 years this well-travelled archtop has had illustrious owners and featured on some landmark recordings