VERY FEW NAMES in our industry command as much respect as John Suhr’s. His creations are widely considered to be world-beating manifestations of design and craft colliding at the highest possible leve

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!

Upholding the craft of the luthier, Patrick James Eggle’s latest build is another reason to look closer to home if you want the best

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In the mid-60s John Lennon bought a Framus 12-string acoustic and used it with The Beatles in the studio. 60 years later the company has reissued the model in all its fab finery – and it now comes with a little help from a friend!

Bringing a brand with a 100-year heritage back to life, Stromberg’s Hanover Street Monterey combines traditional style with modern ease