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The Gear Page provides a forum, resources, and trading area for guitar enthusiasts and people who love music. There is also a shop available where you can purchase branded t-shirts that represent the community. You have the option of becoming a supporting member at The Gear Page for a small […]
You might not recognize the name Stephen Paul. You could know the artist by his stage name, which is Esteban. The issue that people have with the guitars from Esteban involves how you can access them. They’re often sold through HSN, QVC, and other TV-based shopping networks. Is it safe […]
It isn’t always easy to find inspiration for your creativity. Although “writer’s block” is a famous expression to describe this issue, the obstacles to a successful production affect everyone who works in a creative career. Creativity blocks can be especially poignant for musicians. Not only are their lyrics to consider […]
Some old violins are worthless. Others are priceless once they’ve gone through a proper repair and restoration process. How can you know if your violin is worth repairing? Although it can feel nostalgic to find an older violin, it isn’t always worth the cost to repair it. Even if the […]
Chuck Herin first started looking at geared pegs when he saw how double bassists could easily tune their instruments before a performance. It seemed like a more comfortable solution than the wooden friction models on his cello. Herin started to wonder if the worm gear design on the double bass […]
When you see someone playing a fiddle, are they using a violin? If someone is playing the violin, are they using a fiddle? If you know how to play stringed instruments with a bow, you’ll have someone ask you whether a violin or a fiddle is the same. Most instrumentalists […]
BlueChip guitar picks create a seamless relationship between you and your instrument. Instead of forcing you to fiddle with your playing style to adapt to different thicknesses and designs, this essential item has the goal of getting out of your way. When you’re using a BlueChip pick, you don’t need […]
When you look at an electric guitar, you’ll find four neck shape designations. Each one is given a specific letter based on what it looks like at the back: C, D, U, or V. Each neck receives its letter designation because it is an accurate description of its look. If […]
The P90 is a single coil pickup for electric guitars that Gibson introduced in 1946. It’s such a popular design that the company is still producing them, and you can find third-party brands manufacturing replacement parts. It produces a warmer tone with less brightness and edge than other pickups because […]
When you play the guitar, the way you produce sounds from the strings directly reflects your playing style. Every guitarist has specific pick preferences that they stick to like a religion. You’ll find some prefer thick ones, others like medium ones, and some love thinner designs. Although you’ll see criticism […]