Electric strings

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…

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

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

MARTIN DE RETRO PLUS MAHOGANY £1,899

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

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