Instrument Vault
Every instrument, documented.
A collector-first platform for catalog, setup history, modifications, maintenance, and the stories behind each instrument.
Catalog
Every instrument, one record
Brand, model, year, serial, finish, condition, originality, purchase and valuation history, photos, notes. Import from Reverb in one click or start fresh.
Scorecards
Bench-grade setup history
Kind-aware scorecards for guitar, bass, pedal, amp, keyboard, and drums. Measure nut slots, action, relief, pickup condition, tube bias — whatever matters for the instrument.
Maintenance
Never lose a string change
Log mods, maintenance, and valuations as first-class records. Dashboard surfaces what needs attention: overdue maintenance, missing scorecards, flagged setup work.
Free tools
You don't need an account for the useful stuff.
A few things we keep open to everyone. Bookmark them, share them, use them daily.
Serial decoder
Decode build year, factory, and production details from a serial for Fender, Gibson, Taylor, PRS, and more.
Decode a serial →
Blank scorecard
Print-ready bench scorecard for your luthier. Kind-aware (guitar / pedal / amp / keyboard / drums). Inspired by Phil McKnight's Know Your Gear format.
Open the printable →
Manufacturer directory
Support pages, serial-lookup tools, warranty forms, and contact info for the brands in our vault. Go straight to the source.
Browse brands →
Credit where it's due
The bench scorecard in Instrument Vault is modeled after Phil McKnight's Know Your Gear Guitar Scorecard — a simple, practical way to evaluate a guitar in the real world.
We love Phil around here, and his work had a real influence on how this piece of the platform came together.
Your collection deserves a real record.
Free while we build it out. Sign in with a magic link, import your Reverb inventory, and you're cataloged in under five minutes.
Start your vault