Danelectro nichols 1966

Not only does this 1969 Tele illustrate Fender’s slowly changing post-Leo period, it also documents a lot of modding. Dave Burrluck should know – he was there!

During its long history, Fender has navigated several tricky turning points, but 1965 marks for some the start of a decline from the standards set by Leo’s original company. Is that view still justified?

Keeley’s Manis is a Klon-type pedal with a twist, where you get the option of transistors or diodes

The latest addition to the Boss Compact pedal series channels the sound of a vintage Leslie rotary-speaker cabinet

A practical pedalboard asset is the focus of our first look at a Diamond pedal since the brand’s relaunch

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!