Martin x series gpc x2e

MARTIN DE RETRO PLUS MAHOGANY £1,899

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

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

PJD CAREY CLASSIC £1,899

Over the past 80 years this well-travelled archtop has had illustrious owners and featured on some landmark recordings

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