Open Call for TGP Logo

[Scott Peterson]

Along with the news that we will be back up within a few weeks with only 3 weeks of lost data; it is also high time we had a proper "The Gear Page" Logo. We would like to request member's with graphic skills to submit logos to us for consideration.

The Administrators and Moderators will choose one. We will give full recognition and a link to your site if you want one on the bottom of the main page. Roughly 32.5k size; 730px W X 139px H; JPEG or GIF format.

Submit as many as you like. We want to hit the ground with the new logo up when we reopen the doors.

Send your submissions to: scott@spetersonmusic.com

[Scott Peterson]

Also we will be accepting submissions till 5pm EDT May 10, 2006.

The winner (and everyone else that submits) will receive the exact pay scale that the Administrators, Moderators and everyone else who volunteers their time and efforts for the Gear Page.... $00.00.

After the cutoff time, we'll mull the choices, choose one and you'll see it when the Gear Page reopens.

[dave_f]

Here's my submission.


http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/1034/gearpagelogo2qe.jpg

What do I win?

[Zilmo]

Shouldn't it incorporate something about Rockism?:D















Sorry.

[grego7]

I don't have a logo to submit, but after spending the last few days on gear page alternatives, I do have a motto:


The Gear Page: A Lot Fewer Raving Idiots Than Harmony Central

[Thelonius]

The Gear Page: John Mayer playing an Ibanez through a Dumble = the blues trifecta.

[Brian Scherzer]

Uhhmmmm, we were hoping for some graphic art, like what Dave_f did.....but better! :D

[-CM-]

The http://www.xinet.com/images/fullpress.webnative.images/xinet.purple.gear.gif http://www.valley-and-blues.com/images/site/minisites/gibson/jimmy_page.jpg

Oh, wait - you said graphic skills, not stills...never mind.

[dave_f]

Uhhmmmm, we were hoping for some graphic art, like what Dave_f did.....but better! :D
Impossible!


Yeah, well, that's just, ya know, like, your opinion, man. It's art, so there is not better.

http://www.handfulofsand.com/images/blog/lebowski.jpg

[Adam]

I thought the one subversivepinko posted on page 11 of the "Story of Disaster Part II" thread was pretty awesome when I saw it:

http://nathancarnes.com/tgp.png

It gets my vote.




I do get a vote, right? ;)

[deviltone]

Here's my little take on the logo for "The Gear Page".
http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/7451/tgplogo12it.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Gordon_Gecko]

I don't care, but can I be the first person to register?

[tedm]

what do you think?

http://www.tedm.com/photos/tgp002.JPG

[FretFire]

Here's my submission:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v663/FretFire/TGP.jpg

[subversivepinko]

I thought the one subversivepinko posted on page 11 of the "Story of Disaster Part II" thread was pretty awesome when I saw it:

http://nathancarnes.com/tgp.png

It gets my vote.




I do get a vote, right? ;)No vote for you!

(I did submit that after reworking the text, though. Thanks for the kind words.)

[Adam]

No vote for you!

(I did submit that after reworking the text, though. Thanks for the kind words.)
Then they might as well ban me from the start. If I don't get a say, I don't want to play. ;) :D

[iplaydirty]

Here is my submission...

http://myspace-223.vo.llnwd.net/00708/32/26/708776223_l.jpg

[Brian D]

Here's my submission.


http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/1034/gearpagelogo2qe.jpg

What do I win?Must be the mood I'm in, but I almost choked with laughter when I saw this.

[Scott Peterson]

Hey guys - be *sure* to email me your entries; those simply submitted online in threads won't be considered.

You too Dave. :D

Thanks!

[Taller]

I think you should use your avatar as the logo, Scott.;)


Seriously, glad to hear things are looking up for TGP. It's a great site with a lot of valuable information, and thanks to you, Brian, and all the mods it's a pleasant place to hang out..with none of the BS that pervades lesser forums.:)

[Ducati]

What colors do you guys want used for the logo?

[Jon Silberman]

Wow, we have some real talent here, I like all the proposals so far.

P.S. I hear Scott is telling people off-line he prefers lavendar and pink. ;)

[Scott Peterson]

What colors do you guys want used for the logo?No preference, but personally pink, lavendar and pastels are not my taste.

Sorry Jon. :D

[Ducati]

All kidding aside, do you want it to match or at least meld with the existing colors of the page displays?

[FrankiePRS]

All kidding aside, do you want it to match or at least meld with the existing colors of the page displays?
Good question... and is there a preference as to background (White or Black)?

[iplaydirty]

I just had to do this with this page...

not sure this would be a serious entry but what the heck

for your viewing plesure


http://myspace-717.vo.llnwd.net/00709/71/74/709174717_l.jpg

[Taller]

Good question... and is there a preference as to background (White or Black)?
Cool, Frankie's in the game! I expect something with skulls and crosses!;) :dude:

[Play By Tone]

Just remember,

Less is More.

Plus, it will be easier to adapt to any color/design changes in the layout.

Play on the "gear" part. Something will work.

[Brian Scherzer]

You guys are doing well! I am going to admit that I personally like "iplaydirty's" concept. It needs some work, but I remember buying some fake plates for my studio rack that were truly funny. Perhaps you guys can work on something similar. Please know that I am only one admin and that my mentioning that I liked one idea so far does NOT mean that this would be the concept chosen!

[coreybox]

http://coreycothrum.hopto.org/tgpbanner1.jpg

[Boomdoggy]

Impossible!


Yeah, well, that's just, ya know, like, your opinion, man. It's art, so there is not better.

http://www.handfulofsand.com/images/blog/lebowski.jpg
"I like your style dude"

[tedm]

well we lost the "e", but gained the world's top 4 guitar players here!!


http://www.tedm.com/photos/tgp003.jpg

[Dan Desy]

I think you should use your avatar as the logo, Scott.;)


Seriously, glad to hear things are looking up for TGP. It's a great site with a lot of valuable information, and thanks to you, Brian, and all the mods it's a pleasant place to hang out..with none of the BS that pervades lesser forums.:)
Of course, you mean that sarcastically. It can only make sense that way.

[Gerald Cleveland]

FretFire,
That is a seriously nice logo.

[Taller]

Of course, you mean that sarcastically. It can only make sense that way.That's why we have the winky emoticon, isn't it?
Followed by the word 'seriously' in the next part of the thread.

[FretFire]

FretFire,
That is a seriously nice logo.Thanks bro, I appreciate it.

[Crazyquilt]

http://www.crazyquiltarts.com/images/remote/TGP-logo.jpg

Here's mine. I sent it to Scott, but, of course, I gotta share.

[Moe45673]

http://www.crazyquiltarts.com/images/remote/TGP-logo.jpg

Here's mine. I sent it to Scott, but, of course, I gotta share.
got my vote

[Ducati]

I hijacked the Echoplex logo, and applied your name and color scheme:

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8060/logo8nq.jpg




http://www.superpage.com/riffs/maestro_500.gif

[subversivepinko]

I hijacked the Echoplex logo, and applied your name and color scheme:

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8060/logo8nq.jpg




http://www.superpage.com/riffs/maestro_500.gifGreat work! I wish I had time to do some good entries.

[tedm]

I like this a lot. I wonder if we can play an autoclip of some wailing tape echo'd guitar as folks enter this page ??!!

I hijacked the Echoplex logo, and applied your name and color scheme:

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8060/logo8nq.jpg




http://www.superpage.com/riffs/maestro_500.gif

[Boomer]

I like this a lot. I wonder if we can play an autoclip of some wailing tape echo'd guitar as folks enter this page ??!!Bad idea. Folks in an office would have to turn off their speakers every time TGP loaded. Heck, I'd have to do the same at home. I'm not a fan of sounds and such that are forced down your throat when you visit a site.

Just mt $.02.

[coreybox]

I totally agree about the sounds. there is nothing i hate more than when a website starts blaring some music.. especially if i'm already listening to some (and with headphones on..ouch).

[tedm]

tables here...

http://www.tedm.com/photos/tgp004.jpg

[object47]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f39/object47/tgp.jpgxxxx

[Jason Calieri]

That one's great, simple and clean, I dig it.

I hijacked the Echoplex logo, and applied your name and color scheme:
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8060/logo8nq.jpg

[90wreck]

[QUOTE=Jason Calieri]That one's great, simple and clean, I dig it.[/QUOTE+]++++1
(meeting the 5 character min.)

[bluessyndicate]

http://www.picturetrunk.com/uploads/eae0aa186d.jpg...

j/k...

[bluessyndicate]

ever notice how J.M. looks like Matt Dillon if only he grew out a thin mustache...

[Scott Peterson]

Guys, please email me the logos too so I can sort them all out!

Thanks!

Great stuff!

[Mastervolume]

I hijacked the Echoplex logo, and applied your name and color scheme:

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8060/logo8nq.jpg




http://www.superpage.com/riffs/maestro_500.gif

my vote as well

[bullfrogblues]

http://www.crazyquiltarts.com/images/remote/TGP-logo.jpg

Here's mine. I sent it to Scott, but, of course, I gotta share.
This gets my vote.

Allan.

[Play By Tone]

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8060/logo8nq.jpg


yup, clean and simple and will match nicely. My fav so far.

[dave_f]

This gets my vote.

Allan. As superior as my own entry is ... I like this one too.

I'd like it even more if you ditched the "tools for tone" slogan and also the URL. I don't like the slogan, and anyone seeing the logo is already at the website and can see the url in the address bar of their browser.

[pgurlea]

The Gear Page - its turkey and then some...

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL173/2129529/9658822/144343929.jpg

[Mastervolume]

The Gear Page - its turkey and then some...

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL173/2129529/9658822/144343929.jpg
where is the wine? or in our case whine?

[Crazyquilt]

As superior as my own entry is ... I like this one too.

I'd like it even more if you ditched the "tools for tone" slogan and also the URL. I don't like the slogan, and anyone seeing the logo is already at the website and can see the url in the address bar of their browser.I wasn't sure about either of those, myself. That's why I kept them happily separate on their own layers for easy removal. ;)

I really dig Ducati's entry, as well.

[Moe45673]

In regards to Crazyquilt's design:

I think the URL should stay there. If people want to link to the site and use the design (obviously a smaller version would be necessary) as their hyperlink, the URL sitting there is good interface design. Or if someone wanted to use the image for whatever reason

[gkelm]

I hijacked the Echoplex logo, and applied your name and color scheme:

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8060/logo8nq.jpg




Cool! :)

[Deaj]

http://www.crazyquiltarts.com/images/remote/TGP-logo.jpg

Here's mine. I sent it to Scott, but, of course, I gotta share.
I'm liking this one alot!

[mprvise]

http://www.crazyquiltarts.com/images/remote/TGP-logo.jpg

Here's mine. I sent it to Scott, but, of course, I gotta share.
Got my vote so far. Great work! :dude:

[Donner]

well ' Tools for Tone ' could also be interpreted to mean that the forumites are 'Tools' who are for tone ;)

I would also vote for no slogan ~ why limit the focus ?

[Play By Tone]

well ' Tools for Tone ' could also be interpreted to mean that the forumites are 'Tools' who are for tone ;)

I would also vote for no slogan ~ why limit the focus ?

Yeah, the pics above kinda leaves out the recording forum, I don't see any sexy API lunchboxes up there :D No need for slogans or URL, if they can't look at their address bar to find out how they got here then I don't want to hear their opinion on the best tube screamer :p

But I do like the echoplex logo, its not "loud", its not plain text, and it has a "vibe" (thats what the rings mean) :dude:

[FrankiePRS]

I'll play...
http://frankieandtheactions.com/tgphdr.jpg

[FretFire]

I really dig the Echoplex-ish banner, straightforward, simple, and very tasteful.

[joncourage]

http://www.crazyquiltarts.com/images/remote/TGP-logo.jpg

Here's mine. I sent it to Scott, but, of course, I gotta share.
super sharp. nice job.

the Echoplex-based logo is also real nice.

(I too could do without a slogan tho, but don't mind the URL)

[FretFire]

I decided to try one more, if anyone else can pull off a better headstock design I think that would be a cool idea.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v663/FretFire/TGP2.jpg

[Toneman]

Here's my little take on the logo for "The Gear Page".
http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/7451/tgplogo12it.jpg (http://imageshack.us/)
I LIKE THIS !
What do you thing ? guys

[baald]

i like ducati's. (only "me too-ing" for the cause. my own little crusade for moorish dignity so t'speak)

baald

[deviltone]

I LIKE THIS !
What do you thing ? guys I appreciate it. I figured to have several items in the picture because not everyone is going to like one particular guitar and/or pedal. I wish I had a big 4x12 I could have layed it all on to have a basketweave in the background. :D I just tried to capture a little bit of everything from vintage to modern with the look. The final I sent to Scott is a bit brighter with the Blue glow to show off "thergearpage.net" a little better.

[dave_f]

Yeah, the pics above kinda leaves out the recording forum, I don't see any sexy API lunchboxes up there :D

Yeah! And the guitar should probably be a strat.

:D

[Vaughnc]

Something I was playing with:
http://www.wpa.net/%7Evaughn/guitars/gp8.jpg

http://www.wpa.net/%7Evaughn/guitars/gp3.jpg

http://www.wpa.net/%7Evaughn/guitars/gp10.jpg

[Adam]

Here's a simple one I did this morning. Late for work now - will send to Scott later today:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f245/sosomething/TGPLogo-AdamG.jpg

[mprvise]

So many good submissions. No matter which one is picked some of the others should be made into bumper/guitar case stickers. :cool:

[Adam]

http://members.aol.com/cwtugwell/snake.jpg

W.O.T. fan, are we?

[duffyguitarman]

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8060/logo8nq.jpg

[QUOTE=FrankiePRS]I'll play...
http://frankieandtheactions.com/tgphdr.jpg


There are a lot of great efforts put up, but these are my personal top 2.




Peace,
duffy

[grego7]

There are a lot of great efforts put up, but these are my personal top 2.




Peace,
duffy
My thoughts exactly.

[seventn]

http://www.artwerk.ca/tgplogo/thegearpage_logo.jpg

[Buddaman]

http://www.shelleygrund.com/images/TGP_logo.jpg

Here's another option...

[Adam]

http://www.shelleygrund.com/images/TGP_logo.jpg

Here's another option...
Sharp, man. I like that one.

[trisonic]

My advise is (whether you want it or not) to keep the logo simple (like the one above), fancy logos get "tired" very quickly.

Best, Pete.

[duffyguitarman]

http://www.shelleygrund.com/images/TGP_logo.jpg

Here's another option...


Ooooooo. This is really nice.

[tedm]

the echoplex one, or something dynamic, maybe like a rolling filmloop.com type of bar (with no audio) that changes regularly or a CSS'd bar up there instead of a static .jpg so it scales and the text can change.

Am not that keen on taglines or the url that someone is already obviously at, or the analogy of a metal gear wheel with gear as in musical gear equipment, but it's just my .02 here.

whatever you end up doing i'm sure will be fine.

[Hamertoe]

All the logos are very cool. Great job you guy's! Iplaydirty has my vote for most creatively twisted. Buddaman has it for practicality. I could live with any of them (and will be forced to no doubt! :p) unless of course, logo t-shirts will be offered. In that case it's got to be a brutal competition. :D

[Jason_86_951]

Here's my contribution:

http://www.proctrl.com/gplogojg.jpg

http://www.proctrl.com/gplogojg2.jpg

[Jason_86_951]

Or someone could do something different with just the logo.

Feel free to have fun with it.

http://www.proctrl.com/gplogo3.jpg

http://www.proctrl.com/gplogo4.jpg

[maine-iac]

here's my 2¢

http://207design.com/TGP_logo.jpg

[Jason_86_951]

Last one I promise:

http://www.proctrl.com/gplogofinal.jpg

[Lifetimer]

Hi Everybody!

Mine´s The Gear Page on Blue Jeans:

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/antonio-pt/theextrastuff/tgpbluejeanslogo.jpg

Greetings from Portugal
Antonio

[tedm]

I love the simplicity. Maybe even drop the tagline.

Hi Everybody!

Mine´s The Gear Page on Blue Jeans:

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/antonio-pt/theextrastuff/tgpbluejeanslogo.jpg

Greetings from Portugal
Antonio

[Buddaman]

http://www.shelleygrund.com/images/TGP_logo2.jpg

Got another one... Figured we can all relate to sunburst wood finishes:)

[seventn]

You should probably fix the kerning between the "p" and the "a"

[Buddaman]

You should probably fix the kerning between the "p" and the "a"Good call...

http://www.shelleygrund.com/images/TGP_logo3.jpg

[seventn]

ok now it's the "g" and the "e" ; )

[Thwap]

http://www.shelleygrund.com/images/TGP_logo.jpg

Here's another option...
Yep, for me, that's the one. Very cool.

[gkelm]

Buddaman & maine-iac...I really like those, clean and professional. Maybe it's because of the color scheme.

[joncourage]

here's my 2¢

http://207design.com/TGP_logo.jpg

those are sharp

[tthompso7]

I just had to do this with this page...

not sure this would be a serious entry but what the heck

for your viewing plesure


http://myspace-717.vo.llnwd.net/00709/71/74/709174717_l.jpg
This is awesome!!!!!!!!

[tedm]

Maybe put Jon Mayer's name in sharpie on it, and a blues knob??!!

This is awesome!!!!!!!!

[TBone]

I'd send something in if I could figure out how to post the image -

All I get is "[IMG]"

any help? :confused:

TBone

[ChazMania]

Tbone....me thinks you need an external host, something like Photobucket. If your file is uploaded to a Photobucket type place, what works for me is (cutting) and pasting the 'img' file into here........best of luck....

[TBone]

Thanks Chaz

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h313/visionquestdpi/TGP-050506.jpg

TBone

[duffyguitarman]

TBone, that's a really nice one too, as well as yours Maine-iac. There are getting to be too many good ones to choose from now. :confused: :lol:




Peace,
duffy

[gkelm]

Yeah, nice one, Chaz.

[De - Fre]

http://www.artwerk.ca/tgplogo/thegearpage_logo.jpgI like it!

Fred

[Big Al]

just saw this thread... i'll work on something tonight for you. I promise i'll not put in any hendrix!

here's something i did for another guitar site... i could slowly take over the world if you use mine!!!!! bwa ha ha
http://www.fireworksprint.com/images/d_corpidmain2.gif

[FretFire]

Lots of nice stuff here guys, keep 'em coming.

[jato]

here's my 2¢

http://207design.com/TGP_logo.jpg
I dig the top one...nice work!

S.
j

[ducmike]

My vote is for the echoplex take. Plus I have to side with anyone else who loves Italian bikes so much they use it as their nickname. ;)

[aleclee]

The vote thread will go up next week. For those submitting logos, please consult the initial post: sharing a logo here does not constitute official submission.

Feel free to express preferences but keep in mind that a lot of "I like this one" posts make it hard to pick out new submissions amongst all the pseudo-votes. Also keep in mind that not all of the submissions have been posted in this thread.

[Ducati]

Plus I have to side with anyone else who loves Italian bikes so much they use it as their nickname. ;)Thanks. It's a sickness, isn't it?

[AbstractLunatic]

Here's what I came up with...

http://www.insightmill.com/posted_pics/tgp_banner_AbstractLunatic.jpg

[retro]

Huh? Someone mention Ducati?

http://www.psquaredstudio.com/Rocker/Duc.jpg

http://www.psquaredstudio.com/Rocker/dml.jpg

[Vaughnc]

Another try:
http://www.wpa.net/%7Evaughn/guitars/gp13.jpg

http://www.wpa.net/%7Evaughn/guitars/gp12.jpg

[hemlock]

I can't do no steenkin' graphics but someone might want to try this idea. Make the e in gear an ear with some fantabulous tones wafting into it.

[tedm]

here:

http://www.tedm.com/photos/tgp006.JPG

[tedm]

last one for the day:

http://www.tedm.com/photos/tgp008.JPG

[coreybox]

last one for the day:

http://www.tedm.com/photos/tgp008.JPG

Now this made me laugh.

[maine-iac]

i'm done.

http://207design.com/TGP_logo2.jpg

[Ducati]

They look even better with hot euro girls on them :)

Huh? Someone mention Ducati?

http://www.psquaredstudio.com/Rocker/Duc.jpg

[vroom]

My contributions:

http://sio.midco.net/skyeg/tgp_logo.jpg

http://sio.midco.net/skyeg/tgp_logo2.jpg

[coreybox]

that looks real nice vroom

[vroom]

Or, for a little more depth:

http://sio.midco.net/skyeg/tgp_logo4.jpg

http://sio.midco.net/skyeg/tgp_logo5.jpg

http://sio.midco.net/skyeg/tgp_logo6.jpg

[Big Al]

first attempt...
http://www.fireworksprint.com/web/the-gear-page.jpg
10 points for the person who can name the quote. :D

i'll do another tomorrow. (i'll email them all at once mr Peterson)

[hemlock]

first attempt...
http://www.fireworksprint.com/web/the-gear-page.jpg
10 points for the person who can name the quote. :D

i'll do another tomorrow. (i'll email them all at once mr Peterson)

The inestimable Mr. hendrix, I believe?

[Gaspedals.net]

Sent this to Scott already but would like some feedback from you guys too. On a side note Ive been building pedals for a few years for some pro players and Im going public with one of my offerings this month. Ill do a post when tgp gets back up with a deal on the 1st 10 pedals for forum members. Just got my site up, check it out if your interested. Peace-Jayson

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/vertigoproject/tgpfinal.jpg

[gkelm]

Sent this to Scott already but would like some feedback from you guys too. On a side note Ive been building pedals for a few years for some pro players and Im going public with one of my offerings this month. Ill do a post when tgp gets back up with a deal on the 1st 10 pedals for forum members. Just got my site up, check it out if your interested. Peace-Jayson

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/vertigoproject/tgpfinal.jpgSo many great designs thus far...nice work.

Looking forward to more about you pedals. :)
Greg

[Mastervolume]

Sent this to Scott already but would like some feedback from you guys too. On a side note Ive been building pedals for a few years for some pro players and Im going public with one of my offerings this month. Ill do a post when tgp gets back up with a deal on the 1st 10 pedals for forum members. Just got my site up, check it out if your interested. Peace-Jayson


Oooooohhhhh Aaaaaahhhhhh

This is my new fave my a long mile.....killer

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/vertigoproject/tgpfinal.jpg

[Gaspedals.net]

Heres a color iteration for banner usage. It would be cool to see a cartoon of my little ol' strat and bassman on the web.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/vertigoproject/tgpbanner.jpg

[coreybox]

i liked it better with multiple colors more than green and white.

great stuff either way though.

[Frethog]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Dawgbro/thegearpagelogo16.gif

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Dawgbro/thegearpagelogo14.jpg

[NuSkoolTone]

Unfortunately this is a bad week for me or I'd take a stab. So a few opinions...(If anyone cares)



http://myspace-717.vo.llnwd.net/00709/71/74/709174717_l.jpgThis almost looks like recording gear. The (d*mble) reference is cute, but no need to stir the pot. I REALLY dig the clean photoshop work. Very tasty.

Here is my submission...

http://myspace-223.vo.llnwd.net/00708/32/26/708776223_l.jpgAgain, photoshopping in appropriate words on gear.. me like.

http://www.crazyquiltarts.com/images/remote/TGP-logo.jpg

Here's mine. I sent it to Scott, but, of course, I gotta share.I like the concepts, but overall thumbs down from me. (Not saying I could do better!) Don't mean to be negative, but there were enough positive posts, that I felt the need to balance it out.

I decided to try one more, if anyone else can pull off a better headstock design I think that would be a cool idea.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v663/FretFire/TGP2.jpgNicely done. Reminds me of the TPDRI(?) forum for some reason.


oops! too many images.. next post.....

[NuSkoolTone]

As I was saying...

Here's my contribution:

http://www.proctrl.com/gplogojg.jpg
Kinda cool. Like the pun on "gear". Sort of a Ying-Yang effect. I like this with the background of the gear in blue that was done.

Thanks Chaz

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h313/visionquestdpi/TGP-050506.jpg

TBoneThe way the guitar is so subtle is what makes this so cool.

Or, for a little more depth:

http://sio.midco.net/skyeg/tgp_logo6.jpgSo far this one struck me the most. The tweedish background and excellent font choice clinche it for me.

first attempt...
http://www.fireworksprint.com/web/the-gear-page.jpg
10 points for the person who can name the quote.

i'll do another tomorrow. (i'll email them all at once mr Peterson)Cool in a 50's Joe meek sorta way...

(My) Last word on all the gearless logos: They look great, and they're clean. (Notably the silver/blue and the burst!) For whatever reason I want a little eye candy though.. must be the gearslut (oops different forum!) in me.


Carry on...

[Jason_86_951]

As I was saying...

Kinda cool. Like the pun on "gear". Sort of a Ying-Yang effect. I like this with the background of the gear in blue that was done.
Thanks!
How's this one?
http://www.proctrl.com/gpjglogo5.jpg

[iplaydirty]

Thanks nuskool tone for the comments

Here is another one witha more simple flare hopefully you all will like...

http://myspace-011.vo.llnwd.net/00715/11/06/715596011_l.jpg

[90wreck]

All great logos!!!!
No matter which one gets chosen, I hope it is a logo that has No pics or "looks like" a certain brand of a current or past musical related piece of "gear".
That way we don't "rock anybody's boat".
IMO.
Keep them comin'.... I have my favorite so far but will cast my vote when the time comes.
Good luck guys, I don't have the graphic skills to complete a logo, I wish I did,
I have a few ideas.:(

[ChazMania]

yooz peoplez r talented.....me likey many of em.....now if eye could learn any design related sawftwear......mayb i cud partake......

[stark]

The Echoplex one looks cool. Here's mine.
Adam Stark
http://www.adamstark.com/pics/stark_tgp.jpg

[Brian Kahanek]

Sent this to Scott already but would like some feedback from you guys too. On a side note Ive been building pedals for a few years for some pro players and Im going public with one of my offerings this month. Ill do a post when tgp gets back up with a deal on the 1st 10 pedals for forum members. Just got my site up, check it out if your interested. Peace-Jayson

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/vertigoproject/tgpfinal.jpg

yeah man..... This is really sweet.

BK

[Cokeman]

You need to use them all and just rotate them so that each time you move to a new thread the logo changes.

[Big Al]

attempt number 2...
http://www.fireworksprint.com/web/the-gear-page2.jpg

the colours can be easliy changed...at a click of a button.


if i win, i would like to end world hunger...and adopt several endangered pandas. a-thank-you-vurry-much. :cool:

[doug darkwater]

i'm done.

http://207design.com/TGP_logo2.jpgThis one gets my vote. It's perfect.

[Aahzz]

i'm done.

http://207design.com/TGP_logo2.jpg
Oooh, this one gets my vote...

[Bulldog]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/vertigoproject/tgpbanner.jpgSuper sweet! =)


Hey Jayson, willing to share some more info on those pedals before we all fight to try one out? =)

[Vaughnc]

Variation of a previous theme:

http://www.wpa.net/%7Evaughn/guitars/gp15a.jpg

[James Dawson]

Here's a little something using stock photos....

http://www.jamestdawson.com/gearpage.jpg

[Donner]

You need to use them all and just rotate them so that each time you move to a new thread the logo changes.

This is not a bad idea at all......;)

[deviltone]

Damn - there are a lot of really good ones. They make mine look poopy. I'm better are cars in photoshop anyway.

http://i1.tinypic.com/xek3di.jpg

[Big Al]

that baby's been slammed!! :cool: top shopping!

[Deaj]

Sent this to Scott already but would like some feedback from you guys too. On a side note Ive been building pedals for a few years for some pro players and Im going public with one of my offerings this month. Ill do a post when tgp gets back up with a deal on the 1st 10 pedals for forum members. Just got my site up, check it out if your interested. Peace-Jayson

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/vertigoproject/tgpfinal.jpg
Very nice!

[Deaj]

i'm done.

http://207design.com/TGP_logo2.jpg...also very nice!

[jayhawk]

Several good ones so far but this one's my fave.



Sent this to Scott already but would like some feedback from you guys too. On a side note Ive been building pedals for a few years for some pro players and Im going public with one of my offerings this month. Ill do a post when tgp gets back up with a deal on the 1st 10 pedals for forum members. Just got my site up, check it out if your interested. Peace-Jayson

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/vertigoproject/tgpfinal.jpg

[aleclee]

Several good ones so far but this one's my fave.Way bigger than the max size specified in the initial post.

[joncourage]

I love the rotate-through idea. Very democratic, and there are lots of great designs that reflect TGP's essence well in one way or another.

My only suggestion if that was the route chosen is to do away with the slogans and either pick one or none.

[Brian Kahanek]

The Echoplex one looks cool. Here's mine.
Adam Stark
http://www.adamstark.com/pics/stark_tgp.jpg
Adam...
This is really cool.

[aleclee]

Hey Alec, size can be adjusted easily.Yes and no. Oftentimes, squishing an image (like the one that's a fair bit out of size) will yield poor results.

Speaking for this admin, if it's not worth the creator's time to submit an appropriately-sized image, it's not worth my time to try resize it. I played that game enough times working on the PRS Forum CDs when folks would submit songs that were too long and expected me to edit them down. :mad: That's not happening here.

If you want it considered, submit an image that's the right size.

[ZoSo]

Threw this one together real quick

http://home.comcast.net/~mrzoso/tgp1.jpg

[aleclee]

I told scott I can do whatever modifiations to the image that are neccessary, I wouldnt expect him to do it. As for consideration, tgp can use it if they like or not - either way is fine with me, but ill keep your opinion in mind if you guys are ever looking for free design work and will pass on submitting. Peace-JaysonThe "rules" for entries were clearly articulated in the first thread. Since there are some non-compliant ones listed here, I remind folks of those rules (along with an explanation of why) so their submissions don't get canned and your response is basically "I'm not going to donate my services to TGP ever again"? :confused:

[Pauls2]

Here are a couple from me...and then a whole bunch more at this link:

http://homepage.mac.com/sherstobitoff/PhotoAlbum36.html

They are all double size and to the correct proportions.


http://homepage.mac.com/sherstobitoff/.Pictures/TGP/GPGear01.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/sherstobitoff/.Pictures/TGP/GP03.jpg

[Play By Tone]

I'll save the elaborate comments for when we vote, but I really like the gaspedals one, big al, and the black and white outline amp panel one (whoever that was). Looking forward to voting.

BTW, you can most definitely resize an image without stretching/scewing :) I would just say that the FINAL submissions should be size like was posting at www.thegearpage.net, but for this thread it shouldn't be a big deal...

[TBone]

Pauls2 -

Those Rock!!!! :dude:

[stark]

The Echoplex one looks cool. Here's mine.
Adam Stark
http://www.adamstark.com/pics/stark_tgp.jpg
Here's another one.
Adam Stark

http://www.adamstark.com/pics/stark_tgp2.jpg

[Crazyquilt]

Are you an admin for PRS or TGP?Yes, actually, Alec is one of the TGP admins. Not "putting limits on your creativity" is all very well & good, but when you do an illustration for a particular space requirement, that's the space requirement. Anything outside of that is gonna just hit the slush pile, even if it's the next Mona Lisa.

The more logos I look at, and the more I think about it, the more I prefer a simpler approach, with fewer colors & without the literal gear. (Yes, I'm invalidating my own initial entry.) There's less eye fatigue, but still something catchy.

I really like your entry, for example, Gaspedal -- although I'm not so hip on the green (tho' I know how easy that is to change.) I also like Maine-iac's amp-front design & Ducati's Echoplexish banner.

The one thing that several of the banners have that doesn't work for me is overly intricate, difficult to read, or overly 'stylish' fonts. In my experience, a title banner shouldn't just look good, it should be readily comprehensible. They also, again, in my experience, don't 'wear' well over time. That's what tends to orient me towards the plainer designs -- a few colors, a strong outline, and a font that doesn't get in the way of the words.

All of these are things I'm bad at. :D

[Jon Silberman]

http://www.crazyquiltarts.com/images/remote/TGP-logo.jpg

My fave so far. It works for me on every level. The text fonts are bold and clear, the slogan is catchy and accurate, and the picture is worth a thousand words (with this logo, the site's content and intent will instantly understood by everyone).

[saros141]

Lotsa cool submissions... I like the idea of rotating or randomizing them, too.

http://www.artifactaudio.com/TGP1.JPG

[aleclee]

love being misquoted, especially by an "administrator". I did the logo because I enjoyed doing it and dont generally put a lot of limitations on my creative process. Are you an admin for PRS or TGP?I love (mis)quoting folks with multiple alter egos. :rolleyes:

[Chase]

Wow, some of these are just fantastic. Even though there can only be one true logo, still a few of them need to stick around and turn into banners for linking back to the forum or something. Just too good to waste truly.

[iplaydirty]

here is another try at it

http://myspace-810.vo.llnwd.net/00719/01/84/719004810_l.jpg

[Vaughnc]

Here's another:

http://www.wpa.net/%7Evaughn/guitars/gp16.jpg

[Big Al]

some colour variants...

http://www.fireworksprint.com/web/the-gear-page3.jpg






real men like pink...
http://www.fireworksprint.com/web/the-gear-page4.jpg

[hw2nw]

Echoplex logo baby. That thing was great!

[John Stax]

Here's my submission :D

http://www.baronsaturday.com/toyz/tgpyoda.jpg

[Cheebatone]

Here's mine...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b269/Cheebatone/felch2.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b269/Cheebatone/?)

[tedm]

I like this one!!

Here's my submission :D

http://www.baronsaturday.com/toyz/tgpyoda.jpg

[jayhawk]

The Echoplex one looks cool. Here's mine.
Adam Stark
http://www.adamstark.com/pics/stark_tgp.jpg
I like this one a lot. I'm also all in favor of the rotating banner idea since there are quite a few good submissions.

[Crazyquilt]

http://www.crazyquiltarts.com/images/remote/TGP-logo-11.jpg

http://www.crazyquiltarts.com/images/remote/TGP-logo-12.gif

Here're a few more variations on my original design. I fixed the SG's pickguard, too. It was wrong. ;)

[Dave Orban]

Version 1:
http://www.oydesign.com/clients/gearpage/logos/version1.jpg


Version 2:
http://www.oydesign.com/clients/gearpage/logos/version2.jpg


Version 3:
http://www.oydesign.com/clients/gearpage/logos/version3.jpg


Version 4:
http://www.oydesign.com/clients/gearpage/logos/version4.jpg

[Dave Orban]

Version 5:
http://www.oydesign.com/clients/gearpage/logos/version5.jpg


Version 6:
http://www.oydesign.com/clients/gearpage/logos/version6.jpg


Version 7:
http://www.oydesign.com/clients/gearpage/logos/version7.jpg

[Craig Walker]

Wow Im surpirsed you have the nerve to bring up the word EGO. - Not an alter, just a new pedal business!

Heres one just for you! 730x139 - 28kb, SIR!

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/vertigoproject/TGP7.jpg

I like this.

[Ben F.]

http://www.crazyquiltarts.com/images/remote/TGP-logo-12.gif

I'm liking yours the best overall, but I also think it would look cool
combined with the Echoplex-style logo. Mind working together on one?

-Ben

[sanhozay]

Stark's logo is money. Features a subliminal element of macabre; which embodies the whole pedal discussion forum. :meloveitlongtime:

[trisonic]

The Echoplex one looks cool. Here's mine.
Adam Stark
http://www.adamstark.com/pics/stark_tgp.jpg

This is my favourite so far.
Suits TGP, hairy around the logo, anal around the circuits.

Adam's a cool designer.

Best, Pete.

[gkoelling]

Version 5:
http://www.oydesign.com/clients/gearpage/logos/version5.jpg


Version 6:
http://www.oydesign.com/clients/gearpage/logos/version6.jpg


Version 7:
http://www.oydesign.com/clients/gearpage/logos/version7.jpgGotta love a logo with a Tele in the background.

BTW,

I'm sure you're still old and bald but are you still crabby & broke?

Thanks,


Greg

[Crazyquilt]

I'm liking yours the best overall, but I also think it would look cool
combined with the Echoplex-style logo. Mind working together on one?

-BenThanks. I'm all for it. Ducati, whaddya think?

[Dave Orban]

Gotta love a logo with a Tele in the background.

BTW,

I'm sure you're still old and bald but are you still crabby & broke?

Thanks,


Greg
LOL!

Slightly less crabby as I work at becoming less broke... ;)

[coreybox]

Wow Im surpirsed you have the nerve to bring up the word EGO. - Not an alter, just a new pedal business!

Heres one just for you! 730x139 - 28kb, SIR!

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/vertigoproject/TGP7.jpg

I hope you officially submitted that via email. That is by far the best looking one (to me) so far.

take care
corey

[Johnnytone]

Here's a few lo res ideas

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/Johnnytone/tgplogoideas2.jpg

[Hamertoe]

I haven't been able to pick a favorite yet because they're all so catchy. That makes it better though. We won't have a crappy logo no matter which one is picked.:cool:

[retro]

I agree some really great ideas...

This is a rough one...but if you could picture a really nice flametop instead with better type design, I think it could lend itself well to TGP.

http://www.psquaredstudio.com/Guitars/tgp.jpg


Johnytone's designs and typography are really nice!

[m4tt]

i'm done.

http://207design.com/TGP_logo2.jpg
the winner.

[Play By Tone]

johnnytone, 1 and 4 are your best (to me :))

[hemlock]

LOL!

Slightly less crabby as I work at becoming less broke... ;)
Take some of those hard-earned dollars and buy yourself some new lingerie. It'll make all that crabbiness disappear.














Don't ask me how I know this.

[Dave Orban]

Take some of those hard-earned dollars and buy yourself some new lingerie. It'll make all that crabbiness disappear.














Don't ask me how I know this.LOL...!

[hw2nw]

I think someone's going to have to base their logo off a Two Rock Sig model in order for it to be truly TGP.



:D

[jrm]

Some truly awesome entries gentlemen!

[tedzepplin]

I hijacked the Echoplex logo, and applied your name and color scheme:

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8060/logo8nq.jpg




http://www.superpage.com/riffs/maestro_500.gif
I like this one. looks cool.

[tedzepplin]

Here are mine.
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4770/tgpbanner13oo.jpg




http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/1950/tgpbanner27xy.jpg

[Scott Peterson]

Fantastic entries; this is very difficult.

We will be choosing our faves, limiting it down and then opening the voting once we open the doors. We can't have round after round of voting on them all; we are pulling Administrative privilege (if there is such a thing) and choosing our 3 faves each (Scott, Brian and Alec) and will open the polls once TGP is back open.

One thing to keep in mind.... One issue with some of the really good ones, (the Echoplex one in particular - check: http://www.gibson.com/Products/Amplifiers/Echoplex/ ) is copyright and trademark issues. Gibson owns the Echoplex name and brand. Many guys used Gibson guitars and Fender amps; even stylized ones will, IMHO, be issues long term. If we step on copyright and/or TM marks we are going to go down in flames. Please keep that in mind when submitting or designing.

As for colors, we would like something somewhat along our existing color scheme; if at all possible.

Keep them coming folks - deadline is tomorrow - May 10, 5pm EDT..

[duffyguitarman]

Fantastic entries; this is very difficult.

We can't have round after round of voting on them all; we are pulling Administrative privilege (if there is such a thing) and choosing our 3 faves each (Scott, Brian and Alec) and will open the polls once TGP is back open.

One thing to keep in mind.... One issue with some of the really good ones, (the Echoplex one in particular - check: http://www.gibson.com/Products/Amplifiers/Echoplex/ ) is copyright and trademark issues. Gibson owns the Echoplex name and brand. Many guys used Gibson guitars and Fender amps; even stylized ones will, IMHO, be issues long term. If we step on copyright and/or TM marks we are going to go down in flames. Please keep that in mind when submitting or designing.
.


Wow, narrowing it down to three is going to be tough. There are so many good ones, it's now getting downright confusing.
I was wondering about some of the copyright/trademark issues that could arise. Although, I think Henry J. would be totally cool and let us use Gibby stuff. :lol: ;) :D .

I am sure you guys will pick some good ones to choose from.


Peace,
duffy

[sanhozay]

Here's a few lo res ideas

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/Johnnytone/tgplogoideas2.jpg

Every one of those is high five / gold star worthy. Nice!

[Big Al]

here they are mocked up on the site...
http://www.fireworksprint.com/web/gearpage1.jpg

http://www.fireworksprint.com/web/gearpage2.jpg


Scott: i've updated my original links with the new colour schemes... so i've not bothered re-emailing them...they'll be the new colours when you now click on them :)

[Johnnytone]

Thanks for the kind words, guys. This is the type of project I really enjoy doing.

[WhaleBlueTwentyTwo]

http://www.crazyquiltarts.com/images/remote/TGP-logo.jpg

Here's mine. I sent it to Scott, but, of course, I gotta share.This has just owned everyone.

I was going to do one... but... no, this one is it!

Except for the SG, put a Tele there ;) and the Marshall should be a Mesa and the... no, I'm getting nitpicky :p

[teddy boy]

Here's a few lo res ideas

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/Johnnytone/tgplogoideas2.jpg My vote goes for the Eternity on the top! Really nice logo!!

Or... is it an E? Something else I think. Still... really nice!!

[Crazyquilt]

One thing to keep in mind.... One issue with some of the really good ones, (the Echoplex one in particular - check: http://www.gibson.com/Products/Amplifiers/Echoplex/ ) is copyright and trademark issues. Gibson owns the Echoplex name and brand. Many guys used Gibson guitars and Fender amps; even stylized ones will, IMHO, be issues long term. If we step on copyright and/or TM marks we are going to go down in flames. Please keep that in mind when submitting or designing.
Ouch. I hadn't considered that; I might have, had I known that was a concern. I'll see if I can retool mine to reflect that request in the time remaining. Hopefully, others in the same boat will be able to do so; it'd be a shame if some of the stronger entries were disqualified for reasons the creators couldn't have known until now.

[Brad Scott]

I'll play:

http://www.wcasd.net/images/gp_banner.jpg

[Jo]

here they are mocked up on the site...
http://www.fireworksprint.com/web/gearpage1.jpg

http://www.fireworksprint.com/web/gearpage2.jpg


Scott: i've updated my original links with the new colour schemes... so i've not bothered re-emailing them...they'll be the new colours when you now click on them :)
You read my mind Al, I thought yours would look great in the TGP colour scheme.

[CustomCustom]

here they are mocked up on the site...
http://www.fireworksprint.com/web/gearpage1.jpg

http://www.fireworksprint.com/web/gearpage2.jpg


Scott: i've updated my original links with the new colour schemes... so i've not bothered re-emailing them...they'll be the new colours when you now click on them :)

I really like the first one- Only thing is--> is that guitar guy from an iPod ad??

[tedzepplin]

I hijacked the Echoplex logo, and applied your name and color scheme:

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/8060/logo8nq.jpg


I actually wonder if there would really be a trademark issue with this design. It doesn't use the Echoplex name.

Gibson doesn't appear to be interested in using the echoplex design on their current echoplex product. http://www.gibson.com/Products/Amplifiers/Echoplex/
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/6303/echoplex1454fu.jpg

A guy I know owns a skateboard company called Skaterbuilt. Call him and ask if he's ever had trouble from Peterbuilt. His name is Dave. He's a bass player. www.skaterbuilt.com
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/9427/skaterbuiltmainhead9sz.gif

I'm only pushing this because I think Ducati's is a cool looking design that won't get tiring to look at everyday.

[Big Al]

I really like the first one- Only thing is--> is that guitar guy from an iPod ad??

cheers :)

i've never seen a guitar guy in any ipod ads... apart from 'the edge' on the U2 one?

[CustomCustom]

cheers :)

i've never seen a guitar guy in any ipod ads... apart from 'the edge' on the U2 one? Where did you get that pic??

You know in the ipod ads where they have those characters dancing around? Looks VERY familiar..


Also- instead of "a gear discussion website".. I think it should be "the gear discussion website"

[Johnnytone]

My vote goes for the Eternity on the top! Really nice logo!!

Or... is it an E? Something else I think. Still... really nice!!
That pedal is actually a Mosferatu Mini that I repainted about 1,000 times and changed the knobs. Thanks!

[sanhozay]

{{{{{{{{{{Woweeeeeee!!!!!!!!!}}}}}}}}}}


To Big AL

AND


Brad Scott

Some fine eyeballs roaming their talents. Sharp, boys! VERY SHARP!!!

[Crazyquilt]

Oy.

I ditched the SG & put in a generic double-cut. There are versions submitted with & without the tagline, but here're the final 3 variations:

http://www.crazyquiltarts.com/images/remote/TGP-mk2-v3.gif

http://www.crazyquiltarts.com/images/remote/TGP-mk2-v2.jpg

http://www.crazyquiltarts.com/images/remote/TGP-mk2-v1.jpg

I also brightened the colors a bit & made sure they matched the old color scheme.

[stark]

Here's mine in TGP Legal colors, and a mockup.
Adam Stark
http://www.adamstark.com/pics/stark_tgp3.jpg
http://www.adamstark.com/pics/mockup.jpg

[Onyx_77]

I think I'm leaning toward the middle or bottom ones on #218 as my favorites so far.

[vroom]

EDIT: See below for final submission

[jato]

Man...
The choices are gonna be TOUGH!
So many great ideas here...but I'd expect no less from this crew.
Whatever choice is made...T-shirts MUST be made for sale.
I'll help fund it, too.
S>
j

[Johnnytone]

Scott I tried E-mailing my submissions to you, but sent it to the wrong address. I then sent it again, to what I thought was the correct address, but never got a reply.


I hope you got them.

[Hamertoe]

Yep. Fantastic work by all. My most recent favorite is Adam's. The logo over a schematic definitely gets the message across without paying homage to one particular guitar, amp, or pedal make or model. :)

[TBone]

Here's one with the colors -
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h313/visionquestdpi/TGP-051006.jpg

TBone

[baald]

One thing to keep in mind.... One issue with some of the really good ones, (the Echoplex one in particular - check: http://www.gibson.com/Products/Amplifiers/Echoplex/ ) is copyright and trademark issues. Gibson owns the Echoplex name and brand. Many guys used Gibson guitars and Fender amps; even stylized ones will, IMHO, be issues long term. If we step on copyright and/or TM marks we are going to go down in flames. Please keep that in mind when submitting or designing.

I really hope you guys don't pull that entry. It's such a non-issue. Have you paid attention to recent design trends? Entire companies have popped up (some big ones, like urban outfitters, etc, joining the fray) appropriating and mutating classic brand identities. Haven't seen any disappear, and plenty have been fairly offensive (ie, no permision would have been granted for use).

On the link you supply, there is nothing remotely similar to the classic echoplex logo. Am i missing something? If they've abandoned it as a brand identity, do copyright/TM issues still apply? NB that nowhere in ducati's entry is "echoplex" mentioned.

Finally, remember that 99% of C&D letters will never be acted upon.
Especially if you respond in kind with any kind of cogent response stating how you are not infringing on complaintant's cr/tm. Worst case scenario - they insist on C&D and you D.

I really think some of the recent legal worries have been unfounded. Of course, just because one is paranoid doesn't mean someone isn't watching
you; the corollary must be that jsut because you're paranoid, doesn't mean someone IS watching you either....

Having said that, let me also laud you guys for everything else that you do. I've always been a silent supporter of your policies, and am very cognizant that it's your website to do with what you want, and to run as you see fit. I just had to voice an alternate viewpoint and encourage that you use the balls you got -- if someone barks, just bark back. (Sometimes mamallian territorial behavior is just mamallian territorial behavior.... and barking is as far as it goes)

:)

baald

[Buddaman]

I really think that circuit design is the direction the designs should go. It just makes "sense". Here's another one...yay!

http://www.shelleygrund.com/images/TGP_circuit.jpg

http://www.shelleygrund.com/images/TGP_circuitmock.jpg

[vroom]

My final submission:

http://sio.midco.net/skyeg/Misc./tgp_logo.jpg

http://sio.midco.net/skyeg/Misc./tgppage.jpg

[gary f.]

WOW. there is some serious graphics talent in our cadre. Honestly, ANY of them would be fine, and better than the 'nothing' that preceded them on TGP v1.

Good goin' guys, and a fun thread, too. And also, let me be the millionth person to thank BaM for their graciousness. I think i'll hang even after TGP goes back online.

Gary

[baald]

PS are you Baaaaald? Me too! everyones doin it.nope, just baald. benoit baald. blame the geebs.

[Play By Tone]

Yea, anyone remember the recent "new" Quark logo? If that wasn't ripped...hah!

It would be silly to pull the "echoplex" inspired logo just because you can draw similarities to the rings!

I would see more of a problem with the logo that has the SG, Marshall stack, etc because those are the shapes of copyrighted designs...

[SFW]

my humble submission:

http://www.savageevolution.com/tgp.jpg

[♫▐▀▄▀▌♫]

Amazing submissions, great stuff.

[joncourage]

My final submission:

http://sio.midco.net/skyeg/Misc./tgp_logo.jpg


dynamite. some very sharp entries indeed. this is one of my favorites.

[tedzepplin]

It would be silly to pull the "echoplex" inspired logo just because you can draw similarities to the rings!

For whatever it's worth, I've been an advertising art director for 10 years too and I agree with the comments of baald and gaspedals.net and play by tone.

I bet if someone did a good search of logo and package design you would find tons of designs with the curving lettering and circle designs very similar like Ducati's logo.

We all know you can throw a ping-pong ball in a music store and chances are it will land on a guitar or amp that looks like a Fender or Gibson but isn't.

If this worried thinking applies to the "echoplex" design, it should also apply to most of the entries. I can easily identify the shapes of products from Fender, Gibson, and other companies. In fact there are only a few of posted designs that do not depict a well known brand in some way.

The next step is that we probably shouldn't even be allowed to discuss these company's products in a public manner. Every time we say Fender™ do we should have a disclaimer stating that Fender is a registered trademark of blah blah blah etc...

As you can probably tell, my vote is still for the "echoplex" design.
and if not that design, then I vote for mine. :D ha ha

Or start over with a re-do with the rule that no shapes in the design can be recognizable.

[Realfi]

While not pretending to be an expert in the legalities I'm also for the Echoplex inspired design.

[Sub-D]

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/1034/gearpagelogo2qe.jpg

This one from the first page still owns IMHO......

[Brian Scherzer]

I'll pass the logo design by our new legal team. If they say that it is no problem, we'll consider it. I think that many members would be royally ticked off at me if TGP was sued because I acted in a reckless manner and "took a chance". A big part of my job with TGP is to make sure that it continues to exist. If the design is not considered, it would be because I am doing my job.

[tedm]

I like it a lot too. It's original and fun. I hope it's up for voting for.

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/1034/gearpagelogo2qe.jpg

This one from the first page still owns IMHO......

[Craig Walker]

my humble submission:

http://www.savageevolution.com/tgp.jpg

Very nice. Can you make the background a touch transparent [say 50-75%] to separate it from the logo?

[SFW]

yeah. I'll have to do that this evening... once I get back home.

[Play By Tone]

I'll pass the logo design by our new legal team. If they say that it is no problem, we'll consider it. I think that many members would be royally ticked off at me if TGP was sued because I acted in a reckless manner and "took a chance". A big part of my job with TGP is to make sure that it continues to exist. If the design is not considered, it would be because I am doing my job.

Sued? :o

lol, the worst that could happen is a Cease and Desist letter (C&D). They say, "Please remove this or we might throw down on you". And C&Ds mostly full of hot air anyway. But thats the worse that could happen.

There is no corporation, no business entity, we make no money, so it wouldn't be any fun to sue us.

[tedzepplin]

I'll pass the logo design by our new legal team. If they say that it is no problem, we'll consider it. I think that many members would be royally ticked off at me if TGP was sued because I acted in a reckless manner and "took a chance". A big part of my job with TGP is to make sure that it continues to exist. If the design is not considered, it would be because I am doing my job.


Remember, Most of the posted entries include identifiable products which would make them fall into the same category as the "echoplex" design.

[tedzepplin]

Here's a more extreme story that happened to me. I was working on an ad that required us to shoot a photo. As we were planning the shoot, which would include a car in the foreground and the city skyline in the background, my fearful co-worker/producer - told the photographer and I that we can't include the city skyline because someone owns the copyright to it.

We were like - huh??????!!!!!!!!! I said o.k. you better contact that person and get permission then.

Of course we shot the photo. No one owns the appearance of the city's skyline.

I know this isn't the same at the banner on the gear page. I just thought it was a funny story to pass along.

[vangit]

here's mine

http://pic2.picturetrail.com/VOL1004/4368191/9223655/145901232.jpg

[dave_f]

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/1034/gearpagelogo2qe.jpg

This one from the first page still owns IMHO......

It's the walmart guitar that makes it, isn't it?

:D

[Leftee]

Greets all.

http://www.leftee.net/images/linked/Leftee_TGP1.gif

[Cokeman]

here's mine

http://pic2.picturetrail.com/VOL1004/4368191/9223655/145901232.jpg
This one rules!