Latest articles by Neville Marten
Fender 60th Anniversary Classic Player 50s Strat
To celebrate the Stratocaster's 60th birthday, Fender brings us upgrades on three of its most popular and important variants. So is there new life in the old dog yet?
Gibson Les Paul Classic
Gibson's '50s wunderkind keeps giving and giving. We take a look at this radical reissue
Gibson Les Paul Standard 2014
Do the latest Les Paul tweaks stand up to inspection, or has Gibson finally taken its golden goose too far?
Gibson Collector's Choice #18 1960 Les Paul 'Dutchburst'
A sea-worthy LP with history
Patrick James Eggle 96 Spalt Drop Top
Patrick James Eggle is one of the UK's most highly respected luthiers, having turned out superlative quality guitars for three decades.
Patrick James Eggle Macon Carved Top
Patrick James Eggle is one of the UK's most highly respected luthiers, having turned out superlative quality guitars for three decades.
14 of Gary Moore's finest guitars, amps and effects - in pictures
A VIP tour of Moore's '59 Les Paul and more with tech Graham Lilley
Fender Relic 1962 Telecaster Custom
The artificial ageing of guitars divides opinion between those who get it, and others who think those souls that do are deluded fools.
Rock 'N' Roll Relics Thunders II
If a real 50s Junior is on your radar but off limits due to vintage prices, then perhaps this San Francisco built gem from Rock 'N' Roll Relics might just sneak in under budget.
James Taylor talks new album Before This World
The songwriting great on his playing and writing process
Scott Walker Electro
Since Fender popularised the concept way back in 1954, manufacturers have addressed the three-single-coil format from a host of different angles.
John Page Classic Ashburn
The name John Page is synonymous with top-of-the-line guitar craft and design.
Gretsch G6210 Brian Setzer Hot Rod
Brian Setzer has been associated with Gretsch guitars throughout his long and illustrious career.
Patrick James Eggle The 96 Carved Top
Having reviewed a Macon and 96 last year, we felt it was time to check out another in Patrick James Eggle's ever-evolving line.
Martin 000-17SM
The simple looks of the new additions to the Martin 17 000 hide a tonally complex acoustic instrument
Martin D-17M
Another modest brown guitar whose shrinking violet appearance bely its positively extravagant sound and playability
Fret-King Corona JV
Trev Wilkinson can't stop tinkering with that classic shape, but don't expect S-type feel
Fret-King Corona DBR
When a British blue stalwart joins forces with the guitar guru, you get a rather interesting - and very different - instrument
