Available from Guitar Village in Farnham, this Duo Jet Relic is modelled closely on a vintage original, but is an arguably more stable and playable proposition than many 1950s Jets we’ve strapped on.

Exquisitely aged, the timeless cool of the guitar’s aesthetic is matched by a glorious ‘Fat C’ neck profile and when you plug in, you are rewarded with to-die-for twang and punch.

Don’t be intimidated by the fixed-arm Bigsby either: there’s an optional swivel arm in the case. The price of admission? At £3,810 it’s a serious investment, but not as big a step up from production line prices as you might expect.

For more, visit guitarvillage.co.uk.