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John Page | |
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| Citizenship | USA |
| Occupation | Guitar Designer/Builder/Artist |
| Known for | Co-Founder of Fender Custom Shop, Heading R&D at Fender, Curating the Fender Museum, Kids Rock Free, John Page Custom Guitars (John Page Guitars, Art Guitars), John Page Classic Guitars, Signature by John Page Classic |
John Page is an American guitar designer,[1] builder and artist. He is the co-founder of the Fender Custom Shop and the founder of John Page Guitars.[2] Page played a significant role in developing techniques like relicing, which gives new guitars an aged appearance.[3] Throughout his career, Page has collaborated with notable musicians and worked on custom projects for well-known brands.[4]
Early life and career
[edit]John Page was born in 1957 in Inglewood, California, USA. his career began in 1978 when he joined Fender, where working alongside Freddie Tavares, he developed skills that shaped his approach to guitar building.[5]
Working in the Fender's Research and Development team, Page contributed to guitar design for nine years before co-founding the Fender Custom shop in 1987 alongside Michael Stevens.[6][7] As head of the custom Shop, Page oversaw the creation of guitars for musicians like Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and Pete Townshend. He also led collaborations with companies such as Harley-Davidson and Jaguar Automobiles. During his time at Fender, Page pioneered the relicing technique, which became hallmark of vintage-inspired guitar designs.[8]
Independent ventures
[edit]In 1998, he left Fender and became the first Executive Director of the Fender Museum of Music and the Arts in Corona, Carlifornia.[9][10] There, he established Kids Rock Free, a program offering free music education for children.[11]
After leaving Fender, Page established his own company, John Page Guitars, where he focused on crafting guitars. Later, he collaborated with manufacturers to create John Page Classic: production model guitars inspired by his custom designs.[12][13] Later, the company moved to a hand-made-in-USA production model. These efforts allowed his work to reach a broader audience while maintaining the focus on quality craftsmanship. Page also ventured into creating Art Guitars, which blend guitar building with artistic expression. These pieces, while functional, are intended as creative works and have been featured in exhibitions and publications like Fretboard Journal.[14]
Contributions to music education
[edit]Page has been actively involved in promoting music education. His Kids Rock Free program, founded in 1997, provides free music education to children, helping young people learn to play music.[15] Through his program, Page made music education accessible to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity.
Publications
[edit]Page's career and work have been discussed in various industry publications, including ''The Dream Factory'' by Tom Wheeler.[16]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Page has been recognized for his contribution to guitar design, including the development of the relicing technique.[17]
- He has been acknowledged by music publications for his innovative guitar models.
Notable works
[edit]- Co-founding the Fender Custom Shop[18][19]
- Developing the relicing techniques
- Establishment John Page Guitars and John Page Classic Guitars[20][21]
- Creating Art Guitars
- Launching the kids Rock Free Initiative[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "John Page Guitars". John Page Guitars. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ Register, Orange County Register | Orange County (2007-07-18). "A master guitar maker". Orange County Register. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Shop Talk: John Page on being part of Fender's history, and life after". Guitar.com | All Things Guitar. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "The 'Page-O-Caster' Returns in Fender Custom Shop Founder's Design Project". www.fender.com. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "The history of the Fender Custom Shop". Guitar.com | All Things Guitar. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Former Whittier resident designs new custom Fender guitar". Pasadena Star News. 2017-04-10. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ Fender (2017-03-01). Custom Shop Founders Design 30th Anniversary Documentary | Fender. Retrieved 2024-12-13 – via YouTube.
- ^ Ruokangas Guitars (2020-09-03). #15 - Weekly Wednesday Live with John Page - Factory vs Luthier.. What's the Real Difference? Pt.2. Retrieved 2024-12-13 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Heart Strings: Making Music". www.fendermuseum.com. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Heart Strings: Making Music". www.fendermuseum.com. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ a b newvin_admin (2024-12-11). "The Steve Miller Band | Campaign 800 Launch Concert For Kids Rock Free Music Program | September 17, 2010 | Fender Center | Corona, CA – Concert Review | VintageRock.com". Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Gear of the Month: 1985 Fender Performer - Premier Guitar". www.premierguitar.com. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ The Music Zoo (2016-10-24). Interview With John Page of John Page Classic Guitars. Retrieved 2024-12-13 – via YouTube.
- ^ Staff, F. J. (2023-06-21). "Fretboard Journal 52: What's Inside - Fretboard Journal". Fretboard Journal - Dedicated to the history of guitars and other fretted instruments. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ newvin_admin (2024-12-11). "The Steve Miller Band | Campaign 800 Launch Concert For Kids Rock Free Music Program | September 17, 2010 | Fender Center | Corona, CA – Concert Review | VintageRock.com". Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Fender 0995501016 The Dream Factory, Custom Shop, Wheeler: Wheeler, Tom: 0884088236311: Amazon.com: Books". www.amazon.com. Archived from the original on 2020-10-01. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ Fender Guitar Files (2024-07-19). Catalina - Fender Award with Phyllis Fender and John Page. Retrieved 2024-12-13 – via YouTube.
- ^ Instruments, Fender® Musical. "Fender Custom Shop Guitars | Fender® Custom Shop". www.fendercustomshop.com. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "The history of the Fender Custom Shop". Guitar.com | All Things Guitar. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "The Custom Shop Legacy | John Page Classic Guitars & Pickups". John Page Classic. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "John Page Classic guitar". stageshop.hu.