The wishlist

MARTIN DE RETRO PLUS MAHOGANY £1,899

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

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

PJD CAREY CLASSIC £1,899

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

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