Ed Mitchell

It was back in 1983 that G&L– formed in 1979 by George Fullerton and Leo Fender – first launched a cute little retro-rocker called the SC-2.

Westside spec'd GPCPA5S – aka 'Grand Performance Cutaway Performing Artist' – of course swaps spruce for sapele on top, and playability is identical to the other Westside Editions, too.

The snappily titled 00X1SAE Westside Custom Sapele Edition #IV is built around the Martin 00 platform, but otherwise the spec is identical to the #II.

Another hit from Supro

The Westside Custom Sapele Edition #II is a tweaked version of the dreadnought-size Martin X-Series DX1AE.

Those familiar with Fano Guitars and its Alt de Facto range will know that founder Dennis Fano took his inspiration from vintage classics while offering contemporary playability and feel.

Those familiar with Fano Guitars and its Alt de Facto range will know that founder Dennis Fano took his inspiration from vintage classics while offering contemporary playability and feel.

A real Titan from the Page-approved firm

When Paul McCartney put the 500/1 violin bass on the map back in 1963, he also defined the tone we expect from a Höfner four-string.

While its dimensions are the same as the recently-released Mod, the more affordable Mahogany model has a slightly chunkier neck.

What's in a name? Here comes a rebooted blast from the past

The Chinese-made Movall Rock Highway has more than one engine beating away under its hood.

Along with Lambretta scooters, Steve Marriott haircuts and scrapping with rockers on Brighton's seafront, the RAF roundel has come to define the 60s mod era and Britishness in general.

The condor is a big feathery vulture thing that conducts its business in South America.

Apparently inspired by the profile of an Ancient Greek harp called a lyre, no less, the original '58 Danelectro Longhorn Series was populated by three instruments.

The new Dirty Robot pedal from DigiTech is typically robustly built, and it's here to make your guitar sound like a synthesiser.

Matt Bellamy of Muse is Manson's most famous customer, and this new DR-1 is the fourth signature model currently offered by the Devon firm.

Following the classic Danelectro blueprint

This San Dimas echoes the Pro Mod spec sheet – Duncan pickups, neck profile and compound radius, switching arrangement – of the hardtail model, right until you get to the bridge bit itself.

Whammy, denied!

Trevor Wilkinson's Fret-King Black Label Series Ventura is a surfin' bird with a love it or loathe it body shape

The Corona GWR is a tweaked replica of an 80s hot rod formerly owned by Gregg White

The latest in Trev Wilkinson's intermediate Fret-King Black Label Series is a beautiful take on a 60s classic, the Espirit III