1957 stratocaster restoration (part 5)

The restoration continues with some risky surgery, finish restoration and a brace repair

Not only does this 1969 Tele illustrate Fender’s slowly changing post-Leo period, it also documents a lot of modding. Dave Burrluck should know – he was there!

Alex Bishop reshapes a guitar neck this month – but will he destroy a pristine new guitar in the process?

With bridge plate removed and back and sides cleaned up, it’s time to tackle the top

Your classic problems solved

If you always believed the CBS takeover transformed Fender guitars overnight, then think again because there were fewer changes than you might have imagined