As work continues, we get to hear the guitar for the first time in months

After some considerable time, the Les Paul Custom returns to Gibson USA’s production line-up in classic 70s style, while the lesser Marauder is celebrated with a limited throwback design. Time to investigate!

Regular readers will know the 99 had quite an eventful summer holiday at the Le Mans Classic with the rest of the C&SC gang (News special, September). Several ‘issues’ occurred on its travels, meaning

Three new signature models for team Oasis. Valid instruments or another cash-in? Let’s examine the evidence…

With bridge plate removed and back and sides cleaned up, it’s time to tackle the top

Gary Moore’s SG-shape Les Paul is in remarkably clean, original condition