Gear

The guitar gear section on GuitarBites.com is a treasure trove for guitar enthusiasts, offering in-depth reviews, guides, and updates on the latest equipment shaping the music scene. From electric and acoustic guitars to amps, pedals, and accessories, this category covers it all with expert insights and practical advice. Whether you’re a beginner seeking budget-friendly options or a seasoned player hunting for high-end gear, we try to deliver tips on choosing, maintaining, and optimizing your setup. Stay informed on market trends, like tariff-driven price shifts, and explore recommendations to elevate your sound, all tailored to help you make confident choices when it comes to guitar gear.

Fender Serial Numbers
Gear

Fender Serial Numbers: The Original Series: 1950-1963

December 22, 2018

The “original” series is actually divided into two periods as the instruments introduced before 1955 were not registered into a common serialization scheme, but each model (or “family”) had a series of its own.  Consequently, the same number can be found on different models made at different times between 1950 🎸

Guitar Tuner Holes
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How to Relic a Guitar: Part 2

December 22, 2018

What Guitars Can Be Aged? Pretty much any! Even though this booklet concentrates in Stratocasters and Telecasters, you can use any of the information here to age any brand or type of guitars including basses. If you want to get that real vintage look and make people wonder where the 🎸

Dimebag Pantera Southern Trendkill ML
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Une nouvelle guitare Dimebag Darrell chez Dean

January 18, 2016

Dean continue de rendre hommage au regretté guitariste de Pantera, Dimebag Darrell. La Dimebag Pantera Southern Trendkill ML est équipée d’un seul micro humbucker et d’un Floyd Rose. Voici les spécifications de cette guitare annoncée au tarif U.S. de $349: Corps en bois de tilleul Manche vissé en érable, profil en 🎸

Paul Reed Smith
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Guitares Paul Reed Smith

January 17, 2016

Paul Reed Smith était un guitariste qui a commencé à construire des guitares alors qu’il était au collège.  Il est connu pour ses guitares d’haute qualité qui ressemblent une Gibson Les Paul, mais avec “double cutaway”.  Notamment, Carlos Santana est un joueur qui semble jouer des PRS exclusivement (suite à 🎸

Fender Vibrolux
Gear

Fender Vibrolux

January 17, 2016

L’année 1968 a été transitoire pour les amplis Fender, avec ton qui était encore pur Fender, mais un regard qui était toutneuf. Avec un panneau avant argent-et-turquoise et un chiffon de grille aluminium chic « larmier » garniture, le VibroluxReverb a reçu un nouveau visage frais tel qu’il est resté 🎸