The Year in Gear
As 2022 comes to a close, we're hitting rewind on the year in gear.
Let's look back at 2022's new releases, hottest gear, and all the players and sellers who helped fill the year with music.
The Year in Gear
As 2022 comes to a close, we're hitting rewind on the year in gear.
Let's look back at 2022's new releases, hottest gear, and all the players and sellers who helped fill the year with music.
Happy new gear!
More than 3,000 brand new products were released in 2022.
A world of sales
More than 220,000 shops—from mom-and-pop stores, individual music makers, brands, and more—sold on Reverb.
Learn how to follow and find deals from your favorite shops.
Just six of some of our favorite new items to hit the site this year.
Just six of some of our favorite new items to hit the site this year.
Hot fingers
Buyers moved with superhuman speed, scooping up 682 pieces of gear within the very first minute the listing went live.
Shop all of the latest arrivals.
The spoils of speed
One of those quickly purchased pieces was this 1965 Fender Jazzmaster, which was listed for sale, discovered, and paid for in 43 seconds.
Interested in your own? Check out a Classic Vibe.
The year's Most Watched
What 2022 listings inspired the most Watches?
The year's Most Watched
What 2022 listings inspired the most Watches?
Trending topics
Out of countless gear searches Reverbers made this year, the most frequently searched terms were:
- Gibson
- Fender Stratocaster
- Telecaster
- PRS
- Charvel
Trending topics
Out of countless gear searches Reverbers made this year, the most frequently searched terms were:
- Gibson
- Fender Stratocaster
- Telecaster
- PRS
- Charvel
A Microcosm of excitement
From views to Watches and many, many sales, the magnificent Microcosm continued to create a stir.
Order the Microcosm directly from the Hologram Electronics Reverb shop.
Pop's golden mic soars
More Sony C800Gs—the preferred mic of A-list vocalists—were purchased on Reverb this year than ever before.
Warm Audio's WA-8000 is a great budget-friendly alternative.
The most musical states
What states in the US had the highest proportion of music gear buyers among their population?
- Oregon
- Washington
- Tennessee
- Colorado
- Delaware
The least? A tie between New Jersey and Rhode Island.
The most musical states
What states in the US had the highest proportion of music gear buyers among their population?
- Oregon
- Washington
- Tennessee
- Colorado
- Delaware
The least? A tie between New Jersey and Rhode Island.
Gear merchant centers
These cities were home to the highest numbers of Reverb sellers.
- Los Angeles
- New York City
- London
- Chicago
- Nashville
Gear merchant centers
These cities were home to the highest numbers of Reverb sellers.
- Los Angeles
- New York City
- London
- Chicago
- Nashville
Gift of the year?
Artiphon's Orba 2 is like a point-and-shoot camera for sampling, a stem player, and a travel synth all in one.
ALM Busy Circuits' busy, busy year
Three new releases—the MFX, ASQ-1, and Pamela's PRO Workout—kept ALM/Busy Circuits in our hearts all year round.
Bestselling electronic gear
The new releases that proved to be most popular?
Bestselling electronic gear
The new releases that proved to be most popular?
Top-grossing synth
This CS-80—with an asking price of €60,000—was the most expensive synth to sell on Reverb this year.
Huge spread of brands
From the biggest names to small up-and-comers, more than 19,199 brands were sold on Reverb.