Choose your strat!

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

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

Michael Watts reflects on how the choice of the two most popular back and sides woods affects your acoustic sound

EPIPHONE INSPIRED BY GIBSON CUSTOM 1962 ES-335 REISSUE £1,099

Time to put your soldering iron down and consider a few often overlooked facts and figures about the guitars we play. Dave Burrluck answers some questions…