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

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

Dream gear to beg, borrow and steal for...

Rare and beautiful woods are common in the world of handmade guitars, many fetching eye-watering prices. Michael Watts asks why