The only guitar I've tried that I like as much as my 1986 Lowden is an early Ralph Bown (who's a local maker, based in York)- there are 4 of his guitars at our folk club, so we definitely like to shop local. I also love Peter Barton's, who makes Kate Rusby's guitars - he lives next door to some good friends of mine and I'm sure that one day I'll end up ordering one after a tour of his amazing wood collection.

I recently bought a mando by Cleckheaton maker, Thomas Buchanan, for mrsleveller. It's an amazing instrument that sounds even better than her lovely Paul Hathway. So many great instrument makers to choose from!

Pete, Patrick Eggle is based in Shropshire