HISTORICALLY, FENDER LIKES to change or refresh its ranges every four or five years, and here, the new American Professional Classic range replaces the American Performer models we first saw in 2019.

Not quite into Custom Shop territory, these beautiful builds possess just as much charm

VINTAGE DISTORTION, CHORUS, DELAY & REVERB FROM £44

Some of the best custom builds can almost happen by chance, believes Dave Burrluck, as he attempts to turn some disparate parts into a valid guitar. What could possibly go wrong?

With so much choice and range in price, is it getting harder to know the true worth of a potential purchase?

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