Guitars
History of Schecter Guitars
Schechter began as a mere guitar repair shop back in 1976 when it was founded. The name comes from David Schecter, one of the founders of Schecter Guitar Research. In its starting years, the company […]
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Guitars
History of Peavey Guitars
Peavey may not have the most recognizable or distinct guitar models, but they’re still among one of the most popular amplifier and electronics manufacturers to date. The company is native to the state of Mississippi […]
Amplifiers
Future Vintage: What instruments will be hot in the next decade?
We all love guitars and gear, right? That is why you are reading Gear-Vault and that is why I am writing this article. Those of us who have been doing this for more years than […]
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Gibson SG — American Icon Guitar: I Love My SG Summer
There is a seemingly ubiquitous appreciation today for nostalgic pop-culture references that hail from The ’60s and now span into contemporary days, spattered with some of the most memorable faces, infinite historical moments, countless celebrated […]
Guitars
Taylor Electric Guitars
Over the last 35 years, Taylor guitars has amassed a sterling reputation as one of the world’s premier guitar companies. Bob Taylor is widely recognized for bringing innovative refinements to the guitar-making process, and the […]
Guitars
Les Paul’s “LOG” Guitar, Circa 1939 – Birth of the Les Paul [Gibson Guitar History]
Les Paul’s The Log Guitar, circa 1939 is the guitar that came to bear Les Paul’s name Around the same time that George Beauchamp and the other early electric guitar pioneers were active in southern […]
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Roger Mayer reveals History of Hendrix, Page and Beck
What do Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and submarine warfare have in common? A stomp box maker by the name of Roger Mayer. A hometown buddy of both Beck and Page—not to mention, a fell guitar […]
Guitars
The life of Leo Fender
Before Leo Fender came along, the solidbody electric guitar was little more than a gimmick. No other person did as much to develop this “gimmick” into one of the most important musical instrument of the […]