I’m tired of seeing killer flame tops, please post your ugly guitars

I'm trying to not prejudge them, but there seems to be a healthy dose of marketing hype around the concept of IRs. Asking experts: is this any more complicated than some amount ... [The Gear Page Logo]  Hi there! Highlighted posts [Not meaning to put anyone down, it's just - are IRs really anything?](  October 04, 2021  •  156 posts  •  7,180 views  [Digital & Modeling Gear](   [loveme1965 said]( — I'm trying to not prejudge them, but there seems to be a healthy dose of marketing hype around the concept of IRs. Asking experts: is this any more complicated than some amount ... [Read more »](  [Your pedal choice for sonic sweetening / always on / “more”](  October 06, 2021  •  94 posts  •  2,202 views  [Effects, Pedals, Strings & Things](   [xevid said]( — Like the title says. What do you use for that purpose? Sonic sweetness, an always-on "goodizer", a pedal that makes whatever tone you're working with simply "better", "more", etc. [Read more »](  [Weekend cover band players: Do you use a tablet for music or lyrics?](  October 05, 2021  •  141 posts  •  1,695 views  [The Sound Hound Lounge](   [wrxplayer said]( — This is a discussion being had among bandmates of mine. I'm wondering what other weekend warriors do and whether it's an issue with their bandmates. [Read more »](  [I’m tired of seeing killer flame tops…please post your ugly guitars…especially ugly green guitars.](  October 04, 2021  •  104 posts  •  3,601 views  [Guitars in General](   [BMW-KTM said]( — I (sort of) agree with the OP. The part I don't agree with is a preference for ugliness. That doesn't do it for me. The part I do agree with is I think there are way too many flame/quilt ... [Read more »](  [What qualifies as Vintage or is it an ambiguous term?](  October 05, 2021  •  93 posts  •  2,112 views  ["Vintage" Instruments](   [CorpseMaker said]( — Also, Do amps and guitars & gear "Vintage" equally? I'm only asking to avoid posting in the wrong category. Thanks. Let me clarify, I have gear from every decade starting from ... [Read more »](  [How do YOU use the modes?](  October 05, 2021  •  165 posts  •  3,018 views  [Playing and Technique](   [erickkuhni said]( — This is exactly how I was taught too. I was actually taught this by a fairly small-time but well known music educator with an emphasis in jazz studies (I have a decent grasp on ... [Read more »](  [Capo Snobbery](  October 07, 2021  •  91 posts  •  1,838 views  [Guitars in General](   [ShonRomeoBey said]( — Growing up playing (started in '02) I remember there being a fair bit of people saying that using a capo was cheating, lazy, or that it was just generally looked down upon. Is ... [Read more »](  [Grain is a funny thing....](  October 04, 2021  •  59 posts  •  1,789 views  [Guitars in General](   [Terry McInturff said]( — It's a delightful topic! Perhaps the main allure with woodworking is that no two pieces of wood are the same! The grain presents itself differently via different viewing angles ... [Read more »](  [NGD Early 57 Stratocaster 100% original](  October 06, 2021  •  43 posts  •  1,468 views  ["Vintage" Instruments](   [rockinrobby said]( — Ok, I'm stopping for a while. :oops: Just picked this killer 57 Fender Stratocaster up last week and it's true these maple neck Strats are amazing guitars to play. I absolutely ... [Read more »](  [Is the quality of the control cavity/wiring EVER going to be an issue in the world of high-end electric guitars?](  October 05, 2021  •  95 posts  •  3,753 views  [The Small Company Luthiers](   [nowhere said]( — To me it speaks volumes about the builder if they make even the parts that are unlikely to be seen by the customer just as well as the exterior. I can think of one high price builder ... [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