After an unexpected delay, the 1961 Gibson Southern Jumbo restoration is finished

A simple request to fix a guitar leads Dave Burrluck on a trip down memory lane and a reminder of nearly lost guitar craft

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

It’s been a while since we’ve dropped into the world of Duesenberg. German ingenuity, retro style and some big-name users – what’s not to like?

With the new bearings, piston rings and seals fitted into the 850 block (at last), it was time to pull the old 700cc engine from the Vegemite Special so certain other parts could be swapped over. Firs