Huw price’s nitty gritty

Time to put your soldering iron down and consider a few often overlooked facts and figures about the guitars we play. Dave Burrluck answers some questions…

This month, Alex Bishop considers the importance of guitar bridge design and its impact on tone

Michael Watts reflects on how the choice of the two most popular back and sides woods affects your acoustic sound

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

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

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