Gear Trends

Made-in-Japan Fender Fotoflame guitars from the early 1990s are quietly becoming one of the most sought-after collectibles in the vintage gu

Vintage guitar amplifiers have emerged as one of the most compelling collector categories in 2026, with early-1960s Fender tweed and blackfa

The mid-2026 vintage guitar market shows a clear bifurcation between blue-chip Gibson models and undervalued Epiphone alternatives. Collecto

Vintage acoustic guitars are quietly emerging as one of the strongest segments of the collector market in 2026. While electric guitar headli

The Gibson SG Modern has emerged as one of the more closely watched instruments in the used and demo guitar market in 2026. Collector intere

Ernie Ball Music Man basses have quietly become one of the most compelling segments of the vintage and near-vintage instrument market in 202

The G&L Tribute Series represents one of the most quietly compelling value propositions in the current used guitar market. Built in G&L's Ha

Analog guitar effects pedals are proving to be one of the more resilient segments of the used gear market in 2026, outperforming many digita

Certain Fender Stratocaster variants are showing meaningful price appreciation in 2026, particularly mid-1990s to early-2000s American Serie

Bargain guitar hunting at thrift stores, yard sales, and estate sales has surged in 2026, with community-reported finds ranging from Gibson