5 Key Websites – Vintage Guitar & Amp Information

1) The Gear PageThe Gear Page is a fantastic forum for all things gear related. This forum leans toward niche Boutique and Vintage guitar gear discussions but anything gear related is fair game. Become a supporting member (starts at $5 for a month or $12 per year) and you can join the emporium and buy and sell music gear. The emporium is a great resource for a wide range of Vintage gear deals that not available elsewhere on the internet.

Ampwares.com2) Ampwares is a comprehensive Amp field guide for historical fender amplifier information. Track down the date and model of any vintage fender amplifier through their user-friendly browse and search interface.

3) http://www.provide.net/~cfh/This website was put together by a serious collector of Vintage Guitars. He offers a whole host of informative articles showcasing guitar maker history and specific model information. He answers questions such as: What constitutes Vintage? What determines collectibility and value for vintage guitars? There's a lot great information on this site.

4) Pro Music FindThis is a great straightforward site where within a few clicks you can easily find the date of your guitar by serial number and brand. In addition to the Fender, Gibson, Gretsch and other big names, they also feature a number of small guitar luthiers as well.

5) Ebay Vintage Amplifier Buying GuidesThe Ebay buying guide gives a good basic overview of many important facts related to buying Vintage Amps. Be sure to check out Ebay's guide to buying vintage electric guitars as well.