Talking ’shop

This month Alex Bishop unravels the intricate fretwork of a century-old concert mandolin

The secret to a calming, organised home is to ensure you have a place for everything, so optimise your space with these clever buys and design ideas

Stu Davies explains what’s inside his toolbox so he can tackle (almost) any job on board

Nearly 40 years on from the Custom Shop’s inception, its creations are more ambitious than ever. Find out how the team walks the tightrope between ‘canon’ and ‘cannot’, and where its guitars are heading next

Wondering where to start? Here’s our beginners’ toolkit brimming with brilliant hacks, buys and ideas

Whether you need a permanent set-up for working from home, or are designing a room to spend time in crafting and enjoying hobbies, plan a space that will simultaneously aid concentration and spark creativity