After an unexpected delay, the 1961 Gibson Southern Jumbo restoration is finished

Alex Bishop reflects on 20 years at the workbench, and considers the lessons he has learned along the way

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

A simple request to fix a guitar leads Dave Burrluck on a trip down memory lane and a reminder of nearly lost guitar craft

Martin’s slope-shouldered dread style meets innovative three-piece rosewood backs

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