Neville Marten

Can Fender succeed in re-birthing the original Stratocaster?

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's '50s wunderkind keeps giving and giving. We take a look at this radical reissue

Do the latest Les Paul tweaks stand up to inspection, or has Gibson finally taken its golden goose too far?

A sea-worthy LP with history

A mahogany-topped electro-acoustic in a classic vintage shape and size - built to impress and priced to stun!

Fresh from a small 'co-op' in California, Doug Kauer's hand-crafted guitar goes big on looks and tone

The new vintage range promises more authenticity than ever before, but can it deliver?

The new vintage range promises more authenticity than ever before, but can it deliver?

If you've been scouring the planet for one guitar that does virtually everything, read on: we may well have found it!

Some guitar brands punch way above their weight. Peerless is one such name and this stunner will give many of the big boys a run for their money

Creamy tone machine, or beige boredom?

Chasing the blues away

A Les Paul with a baked maple 'board and 'non-pearl' decoration? Time address our doubts head-on…

Stephen McSwain is a powerhouse.

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.

Two more frets and none more black…

With obvious influences, but build quality of the highest order, this German beauty makes its own mark in the densely populated boutique sector

Small but mighty - just overlook the price tag!

A tiny 1 x 12 combo that offers huge headroom