California dreamin’

An Australian brand with a burgeoning reputation down under takes its first steps into the limelight in the UK with a pair of hand-built acoustics that incorporate premium tonewoods and a sharp eye for design

We take a deeper look into the history and building philosophy behind Australian brand Fenech Guitars by talking to the luthier at its helm

With a raft of recent high-spec reissue launches, is Epiphone now the home of affordable ‘vintage’ Gibsons? On paper, yes. But what about in the flesh?

Five Stratocasters, all sunbursts and all different – so what is the best vintage if you’re craving a classic?

Dream gear to beg, borrow and steal for...

From his early days in the repair shop to heading up one of the world’s leading pickup brands, the master pickup maker tells us how his problem-solving mindset led to him working with some of the biggest names in the biz, and why he humbly still seems himself as “crew”