1957 stratocaster restoration (part 6)

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

Nostalgia drove Paul Nicholes on to recreate the family favourite of his childhood

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

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The classics you love, drive and restore

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