Chris Guse - Guitar Gear
The journey of a weekend warrior guitar player in instruments and gear.
I thought it might be fun to track the evolution of guitars and guitar related gear I've owned.
1980-09-01 18:44:20
Kay Acoustic - Sears & Robuck
Re-Strung with Classic Strings
1981-09-01 14:30:44
Yamaha Classical II
A Real Classical Guitar
1981-12-25 11:29:54
Lotus Les Paul Copy
Rock 'n Roll
1981-12-25 13:45:11
Unknown Amp
A 5w Amp Came with the Guitar
1982-02-01 13:30:27
DOD Distortion
Wasn't long before I figured out I needed some crunch
1982-03-30 23:56:27
DOD Stereo Chorus
Gonna need some chorus if I want to sound like Alex Lifeson
1983-10-18 22:20:42
The First Band
A Brief Stint with "Voyager"
1984-02-01 11:19:20
Peavey Studio 40
A Real Amplifier
1985-03-01 13:34:43
Captain Crunch & the Funky Bunch
New Wavers Unite!
1985-05-01 17:00:30
DOD Stereo Flanger
Somewhere in here I got a flanger
1986-06-01 11:29:54
Washburn G5-V
Let the whammy-ing begin!
1986-07-01 02:47:38
Boss DM-2 Delay
Now I can play like The Edge!
1987-03-24 13:12:38
The Rothery Influence Starts Here
Marillion opens for Rush at Mecca Arena. I am inspired.
1987-04-01 15:53:01
Dunlop Volume Pedal
Gotta have one if you're going to spend hours and hours learning Marillion songs.
1987-06-12 05:59:42
'68 Takamine 12 String Acoustic
My uncle wills me his beloved 12 string after lending it to me for a couple of special events.
1992-01-10 06:51:30
I Made an Album
10 songs recorded on an 8 track cassette machine. All feature the Takamine 12 String.
1996-05-01 19:11:57
Washburn Acoustic
Trading up classical for steel.
1998-01-21 05:59:23
Squier Standard Stratocaster
Back in Business
1998-03-01 02:48:02
Zoom 505 Multi-Effect Pedal
Hooray for eBay!
1998-04-01 16:37:58
Morley Wah
I decide I want to sound like Lifeson again.
1998-05-01 21:38:34
Zoom 505 II Multi-Effect
Upgrade.
2004-06-01 09:50:04
Dean Markley RM-80 DR
Combo amp of the 80's found at a yard sale.
2005-02-01 02:35:09
Gibson Max Pitch to MIDI Converter and Controller
Go high tech.
2006-03-28 13:15:13
Zoom GFX-8 Multi-Effect Floorboard
More power required.
2006-09-07 09:53:48
Boss CS-3 Compressor/Sustainer
The quest for sustain.
2007-05-01 04:44:22
First Act H Strat
The Sportscaster is born at a yard sale.
2008-03-31 17:22:54
Ovation Celebrity
Sound overcomes form factor
2010-08-19 23:26:57
Jesse's First Time
Feeling old, I join a local cover band.
2010-09-30 17:36:26
Washburn Mercury II
Oh Floyd, we love and hate you.
2011-03-11 17:36:26
Fender Standard Telecaster - '94 MIM
A sweet deal.
2011-03-18 03:06:05
Godin Redline HB
Classy shredder
2011-05-01 15:23:40
Squier Telecaster Deluxe - '01
Enter story info here
2011-05-03 21:14:47
Schecter Omen 6
Had to give it a try.
2011-08-20 21:14:47
Fender Stratocaster, Modified HSS - '94 MIM
Return of the Strat.
2011-09-01 01:58:23
Line 6 Pod HD300 Multi-Effect Floorboard
With an easily replaceable power supply.
2011-10-05 05:22:53
Squier Jagmaster - 2011
A fundamental shift.
2011-11-01 01:33:30
Roland Cube 80XL Combo Amp
It's not a Jazz Chorus, but it's very clean.
2011-12-01 05:22:53
Incred-o-Caster - PartsStrat
I decide to try my hand at being a luthier.
2012-01-03 01:33:30
Roland Cube 20XL Combo Amp
I stop lugging the Cube 80 around.
2012-01-04 07:34:10
Line 6 Pod HD500
Patch lists, finally.
2012-03-02 09:37:32
Woody - Partscaster
Instead of new parts, I put together a bunch of old ones. Mostly.
2012-03-28 01:41:42
Fender Marauder
Like it was made for me.
2012-04-01 11:04:49
Fender Stratacoustic
Air it out.
2012-04-03 08:50:05
Boss DS-1
Where can I find the Analogman mod?
2012-04-17 08:50:05
Giant Pedalboard/Case
I decide I need a road case and pedalboard, so I build one - a big one.
2013-04-01 16:05:30
Custom Pedalboard/Case
2013-05-01 04:03:39
Fender Standard Stratocaster - '84 USA
The pro level.
2013-07-01 04:03:39
Squier 70's Modified Vintage Stratocaster - 2011
EMG's! Tone! Sustain!