Gibson ES-5 Switchmasters

Candy Apple Red was reputedly Leo’s favourite finish and, as this small selection from a very large collection proves, it looks fantastic on any Fender guitar

Fender reaches into its archives to bring this lesser-known classic back to life. Let’s see if it captures the original magic

The history of Eric Clapton’s guitars during Cream’s brief but influential existence – from Fresh Cream to Goodbye – reveals an intriguing mix of instruments but also offers up a mystery or two

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Mary Kaye models are probably the most desirable of all 1950s Fenders, so the very first one made must be the ultimate vintage Strat