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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

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

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

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

Our pick of the month’s most delectable and wallet-bothering new gear