Stolen guitars, is this a real thing?

I am surprised at how many here mention they are concerned about their good guitars be stolen at gigs and such, making sure they have backups and perhaps using cheaper replacements. ... [The Gear Page Logo]  Hi there! 🍀 Good luck to everyone who entered the $3,350 U-Pick Giveaway! 🍀 We'll announce the winners by Sep. 30. In the meantime, if you haven't already, you can download the [Primary Chrome extension]( to easily get TGP info while you shop. By popular demand from TGPers, the team is also working on versions for Firefox and Safari. You can watch [this thread]( for more updates. Highlighted posts [Stolen guitars, is this a real thing?](  September 11, 2021  •  170 posts  •  8,300 views  [Guitars in General](   [Guitars In Paradise said]( — I am surprised at how many here mention they are concerned about their good guitars be stolen at gigs and such, making sure they have backups and perhaps using cheaper replacements. ... [Read more »](  [What’s your least favorite finish?](  September 10, 2021  •  121 posts  •  2,640 views  [Guitars in General](   [John Mayo said]( — I've been seeing a lot of craigslist ads selling sunburst finished guitars. Got me thinking these must be going out of style? What's your least favorite finish? [Read more »](  [Would you buy a digital modeler that does not model famous amps?](  September 11, 2021  •  107 posts  •  2,634 views  [Digital & Modeling Gear](   [LaXu said]( — It's 2030. As I am complaining about the UI of the Axe-Fx 5, Fractal decides to release their next gen product, the Fractal Crystal Lettuce. This new product is much like their ... [Read more »](  [Pedals That Are Simply Too Ugly](  September 10, 2021  •  123 posts  •  5,683 views  [Effects, Pedals, Strings & Things](   [Hofnarr said]( — I don't really care too much about how an effects pedal looks. Some are quite beautiful, and I appreciate that; most are fairly bland, which is fine; others are ugly, but not in ... [Read more »](  [I dont like lending out amps, what to do?](  September 11, 2021  •  87 posts  •  2,455 views  [Amps and Cabs](   [Hefalump said]( — Local musician/ producer wants to check out some of my amps and possibly record a new album with one. I have had bad experience lending amps. So what to do? I do have high end ... [Read more »](  [FM9 vs Quad Cortex: Amp tone only](  September 09, 2021  •  114 posts  •  4,349 views  [Digital & Modeling Gear](   [CapnRex said]( — Similar price. Similar features. Screw effects; which one has the better raw tones? [Read more »](  [Let’s See Your Small Shop and Luthier Made Archtop Guitars](  September 10, 2021  •  44 posts  •  1,487 views  [The Small Company Luthiers](   [kingsleyd said]( — With respect to the term "semi hollow," I remember people arguing about that definition all the way back in the 1970s! It's helpful, at least in terms of categorizing guitars, ... [Read more »](  [String bridge pins and tone?](  September 11, 2021  •  20 posts  •  358 views  [Acoustic Instruments](   [p.mo said]( — Was thinking of upgrading my acoustics with ebony bridge pins. Seems like a lot of higher end guitars ditch the plastic pins for wooden ones. Anyone else consider doing this or ... [Read more »](  [Stick with Switchcraft jacks or give Pure Tone a try?](  September 12, 2021  •  59 posts  •  1,284 views  [Luthier's Guitar & Bass Technical Discussion](   [galibier_un said]( — Yup, it's the difference between gear whose primary design criterion is to withstand torture (guitars, pro sound, etc.) and gear which will be in a fairly "controlled" environment ... [Read more »](  [Your #1 favorite album front cover art and why?](  September 10, 2021  •  186 posts  •  5,202 views  [The Sound Hound Lounge](   [Standby said]( — Santana - Abraxas. Because it was on the borderline of what people considered could be decent at the time but not as much as the studios thought it would be and sold pretty much ... [Read more »](  You are receiving this email because you either registered as a member for The Gear Page or signed up for updates.  [Unsubscribe](  [Send feedback](mailto:support@threadloom.news?subject=Feedback%20for%20The%20Gear%20Page%20newsletter)  Sent on behalf of The Gear Page by  [Threadloom]( The Gear Page, 140 Vets Highway #482, Commack, NY 11725