Fine tuning

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

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

Amid the mayhem of his European tour, Joe takes time out to give us a guided tour around his 2025 live gear, delivers the lowdown on some of his more storied guitars, and tells us why his mighty multi-amp rig has to run at breaking point in order to make the earth move and those riffs resonate…

PJD CAREY CLASSIC £1,899

Taking cues from Steely Dan but bringing their own unique vibe to the 70s AOR genre, Young Gun Silver Fox have grown a devoted fanbase. We join guitarist and co-founder Shawn Lee to see how rare, oddball and collectible guitars have powered their sound

When it comes to the art of guitar relicing, Gibson’s Murphy Lab sets the pace. Senior product development manager, Robi Johns , told us why playing the new Heavy Aged Acoustic Collection is like stepping aboard a time machine