If the Fender Stratocaster is such a perfect design, why – wonders Dave Burrluck – is there a whole industry of aftermarket parts and pickups to improve it?

Three new signature models for team Oasis. Valid instruments or another cash-in? Let’s examine the evidence…

Gibson and Epiphone’s latest signature models have been chosen for their specific roles in the Oasis history book

Gary Moore’s SG-shape Les Paul is in remarkably clean, original condition

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!

Michael Watts explores solutions to the challenge of amplifying acoustic guitars over the decades – are we nearly there yet?