Start me up!

For something versatile or offbeat, reimagining a classic could be the way to go

Our pick of the month’s most delectable and wallet-bothering new gear

What’s under those big ol’ scratchplates?

Amid the mayhem of his European tour, Joe takes time out to give us a guided tour around his 2025 live gear, delivers the lowdown on some of his more storied guitars, and tells us why his mighty multi-amp rig has to run at breaking point in order to make the earth move and those riffs resonate…

Last year’s D’Ambrosio series guitars signified numerous firsts for Eastman, not least that they were US-made with boutique prices to match. These new FullerTones capture the magic at a fraction of the price

MARTIN DE RETRO PLUS MAHOGANY £1,899