THE NEED FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENT GPS TRACKING

The Need for Musical Instrument GPS Tracking

You've seen it time and time again - Another band had ALL their gear stolen. All their prized possessions, their livelihood, their soul - all their instruments STOLEN.

In today's age of technology, there are now solutions to this very need to protect your belongings.

A GPS tracking device for guitars, unfortunately, should be a necessity. Here is what you need to know.

GPS Tracking Device For Guitars

We've all thought about designing a device just like this a long time ago. But we're all glad that someone took these very same ideas and brought it to fruition.

Touring, or even local live shows, you always had to keep an eye on your instruments. You would have to make sure there is a secure location somewhere in the venue or triple check the locks on your van. And late after the show, you would have to either take ALL the gear into your hotel room/house/etc or have someone in your band sleep in the van solely to keep an eye out for anyone trying to make a quick buck.

And in many stories and instances, this unfortunately is not enough. Music equipment theft is on the rise. In Texas, there was a music equipment theft ring recently busted. Thieves know what to look for as far as band vehicles go. They typically have any equipment necessary on hand as well to break in and take everything you and your band hold dear.

So where's the Peace of Mind? You've just finished an amazing set and deserve to relax without an extra headache of the thought of something terrible happening to your equipment and leaving you gear-less the rest of your tour.

Which - now to help those troubles - comes a Musical Instrument Tracking Device -

Now, the great thing is - There are many to choose from, and they are all pretty cheap in cost. We've checked out alot of them and they all have pretty decent reviews. So to help weave through the crowd -

Here are a few great picks of Guitar Tracking Devices:

Veriot Venture Smart GPS Tracking Device

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Veriot Venture Smart GPS Tracking Device

Also used for:

Valuables
Employees
Fleet Vehicles
and More

Offers:

AT&T 3G Coverage

Real-Time Locations

6 Months Free Service

You can monitor tracking using your cell phone, computer or iPad along with the moving history to see where it went in case a thief dropped off gear at a possible drop off point.

Venture also tracks wherever AT&T has coverage (including Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska)

Venture works nationwide within AT&T’s superior network and the service allows you to track up to 10 Ventures at once.

Initial cost includes 6 Months of FREE tracking and offers some of the lowest cost with reliability, which you can renew at about $5/Month.

They also offer 24/7/365 Phone/Email Support.

They also come with a one year warranty and replace units fast.

The battery life also lasts about 5 days so it helps with less time worrying about charging.

Spy Tec STI GL300 Mini

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Spy Tec STI GL300 Mini Portable Real-Time Personal and Vehicle GPS Tracker

Also used for:

Valuables
Tracking Vehicles
Elderly
Assets
and More

SpyTech has been making GPS Tracking Gear since 2004. The size of this device is very small where you can attach this to a vehicle, seatbelt, or even a backpack.

You can check real-time through Google Maps over the internet with tracking updates every 5 seconds.

Service is $25/Month with No Activation/Cancellation Fees and no contracts - which means you can cancel at any time.

It also has a GeoFencing feature - which allows you to set specific geographic boundaries so if the device ever crosses those set boundaries, it will notify you.

The battery features a built-in accelerometer which detects motion and will turn the device on only if the device if there's movement. This helps the battery last for over 2 weeks before needing to charge - which will help if you're on the road and don't want to worry much about anything else.

Very Lightweight - only weighs 2 oz with 3" in length

You can also purchase an M2 Waterproof Magnetic Case for extra protection.

SpyTech also has alot of great customer satisfaction ratings.

And they offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee and 30-day, hassle-free returns, including the shipping cost.

AMERICALOC GL300W Mini

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AMERICALOC GL300W Mini Portable Real Time GPS Tracker XW Series

Also used for:

Assets
People
Vehicles
and more

Service is $25/Month (less if you buy more time), and Americaloc will add 2 FREE Months to the initial purchase. Also, you can cancel at any time. No Activation or hidden fees.

Also gives off alerts when:

Movement

Parked

Speeding

Device Turns On/Off

Low Battery

Entering/Leaving Zones

Long Battery Life with their rechargeable battery

Real-Time Tracking with one year of tracking history. You can track with any computer, tablet, or cellphone using their app.

Service works in almost every country in the world

You can also use GeoFencing on this device as well to select a specific area, so if the device ever leaves that area, you will get a notification.

The location will update every 10 seconds.

Good point to note is that all GPS devices work better when not obstructed from the sky (especially metal or concrete). If obstructed, it will work again once it's not fully covered and can gain a GPS Signal.

So What If Your Gear Was Taken Without A GPS? What Are Your Options?

According to Screaming Stone (a musical instrument recovery project), 1 Million musical instruments are stolen in the United States. Only 3% are recovered.

First of all - ALWAYS BE PREPARED - We suggest you save a list of all of your equipment with the descriptions (Color, the year if possible, scratches, identifiable marks or stickers) and the biggest necessity is the Identification #s or Serial Numbers on the guitars or instruments themselves.

If you don't have any GPS Tracking Chips For Equipment you carry, compile that list, and it's probably a good idea to save the list on your phone or on cloud storage so you can pull it up at any given time.

- When cops write up a report about missing equipment, that information is added to a database - pawnshops see that same list and if those Serial Numbers show on their buyer report, they will report that they have your instrument at their location. We've seen it happen quite a few times.

- Another thing is to keep a heavy eye on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace as many instruments will be found being sold on these platforms. Instruments do sell fast, so you might have to check a few times a day.

- Also, it doesn't hurt to reach out to the local community and ask them to keep an eye out as well. Most musicians and fans understand what it's like to have things stolen so most are prone to give some assistance in at least keeping an ear out for anything.

- There are also many sites that have lost/stolen gear databases as well. Doesn't hurt to add your information on those as well. Who knows where help may come from.

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Overall, Equipment GPS Anti Theft Devices and GPS Tags for Equipment seem like the best solution to protect your gear from being taken. The devices are at a great price as well, so it's hard to figure out reasons not to get one.

We hoped this helped in some way. If you wanna talk more about Music Instrument GPS Tracking Devices or anything related to music, drop a comment below, or email us at guitargearfreakdotcom@gmail.com

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