1. Announcements

    Please check here for announcements. This is where we communicate with the entire membership.

    1. Announcements To The Membership

      Please check here for announcements!
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      Latest: Supporting Membership Fees bluesking55, Feb 15, 2020 at 1:57 PM

    2. Interactive Administrator Threads

      This section contains threads started by the administrators. Members can participate in discussing the issues in these threads.
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      Latest: Mods please bring back the old home page (with the forums upfront) seantk, Feb 20, 2020 at 9:38 AM

  2. The Gear Page Lounge

    A section for the "other stuff", like talking about recording, listening to soundclips, or just shooting the breeze. No political or religious topics!

    1. "How To" Tips for the new Software

      If you post a question, we'll try to answer and will then close the thread so that others can read how to resolve the problem. The ONLY questions allowed are about how to do things in this new XenForo software that TGP is using.
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      Latest: Something's up with your SSL settings (TLS 1.0 and 1.1 support?) frankencat, Feb 19, 2020 at 7:20 PM

    2. The Sound Hound Lounge

      General discussion about anything related to music.
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      Latest: POLL: Are You Experienced or Led Zeppelin I? urizen, Feb 20, 2020 at 5:09 PM

    3. Recording/Live Sound

      This area is about recording and Live Sound.
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      Latest: Singers. What microphones do you use. Me Again, Feb 20, 2020 at 5:03 PM

    4. Introductions

      Introduce yourself to the rest of us!
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      Latest: Hello from Brazil Fer870, Feb 20, 2020 at 3:40 PM

    5. Member Video and Sound Clips

      A place to post links to your clips.
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      Latest: SongwritingCircle.com Podcast - Episode 6 is live candid_x, Feb 20, 2020 at 4:20 PM

    6. Gig Alert

      Post future gigs so that we know where to go.
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      Latest: Los Angeles, CA, Hell on Heels with Rene Burkard rburkard, Feb 18, 2020 at 10:45 PM

    7. Artist Spotlight

      For promoting your music, band and gigs. With changes in the music industry, promoting as an indie artist has become even more important. This topic area is meant to help you promote and market your work.
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      Latest: Obscure, Forgotten, ... Noteworthy .. Derry Grehan Man_on_the_Silva_Mountain, Feb 20, 2020 at 2:58 PM

    8. Home Audio (Stereo Systems)

      A topic area to discuss home audio/stereo gear, recordings, headphones and anything else you use to listen to other peoples' music.
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      Latest: smaller 2-ways that are crushing it out there ? 2020jan08, Feb 20, 2020 at 4:37 PM

  3. Instruments

    Topic areas for the things we plug into all of that gear!

    1. Guitars in General

      For general conversations about guitars.
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      Latest: NGD Gone wrong (Fake) 2000 Gibson Les Paul Standard hunter, Feb 20, 2020 at 5:11 PM

    2. "Vintage" Instruments

      This area is dedicated to discussion by fans of "vintage" instruments. If you don't like older and or collectible instruments, please refrain from posting your disdain! Not just electric instruments, we allow discussion of older acoustic guitars, mandolins and other stringed instruments.
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      Latest: Speaking of truly bonkers mods, anyone heard of Sid Kleiner? Highnumbers, Feb 20, 2020 at 5:03 PM

    3. The Small Company Luthiers

      For discussion of the smaller builders.
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      Latest: New T style guitar purchase: K Line or Xotic trojanhov, Feb 20, 2020 at 4:47 PM

    4. Bass Area; The Bottom Line

      A topic area dedicated to basses and the gear bassists use.
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      Latest: Mystery Gibson Les Paul Junior bass at Namm 2019 TAVD, Feb 20, 2020 at 9:15 AM

    5. Acoustic Instruments

      Acoustic guitars and other acoustic instruments
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      Latest: Best store to get a Gibson Acoustic ? Steadfastly, Feb 20, 2020 at 5:12 PM

    6. Luthier's Guitar & Bass Technical Discussion

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      Latest: Warmoth roasted maple neck cracking Ayrton, Feb 20, 2020 at 4:32 PM

    7. Playing and Technique

      How to get the most out of your fingers
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      Latest: I'm trying to wrap my head around some music theory and need to restate what I've learned... dewey decibel, Feb 20, 2020 at 5:05 PM

    8. Keyboards and Synthesizers

      For discussion of all pianos, synths, organs, etc.
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      Latest: The resurgence of the synthesizer - Have recent soundtracks been a driving force? dsimon665, Feb 20, 2020 at 4:26 PM

  5. The Gear

    Topics related to amps, effects, and the things that instruments are played through.

    1. Amps and Cabs

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      Latest: Whose in love with their Friedmans? Chance Terrill, Feb 20, 2020 at 5:11 PM

    2. Effects, Pedals, Strings & Things

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      Latest: Sax Sound from a Pedal jimijimmyjeffy, Feb 20, 2020 at 5:11 PM

    3. The Rack Space

      Topic area for discussion of rack effects and the different rack setups of musicians
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      Latest: Do you keep everything in 1 rack? dspellman, Feb 20, 2020 at 4:46 PM

    4. Digital & Modeling Gear

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      Latest: YAMAHA THR-II Monstercastle, Feb 20, 2020 at 5:10 PM

    5. Amps/Cabs Tech Corner: Amplifier, Cab & Speakers

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      Latest: silly transformer impedance question VICOwner, Feb 20, 2020 at 4:59 PM

    6. Builder's & Retailer's Forum

      This area is to be used by builders and dealers to discuss their products without it being considered spam. A good place to put new gear news or shows.
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      Latest: Austin Guitar House Thread ....Part IV Oz Hofstatter, Feb 20, 2020 at 4:01 PM

    7. Stolen or Lost Gear Registry

      If your gear was stolen or lost, post identifying info here.
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      Latest: 11 Guitars And Basses Stolen Last Night In Sonoma Co. Ca 2/15/20 studioslips, Feb 19, 2020 at 5:48 PM

  6. Member and Staff Gear Reviews

    Reviews by members are welcome.

    1. The Gear Reviews

      There are several sub-forums to write or read staff and member reviews of music gear. Click on the link below that says "Sub-Forums" to choose the reviews. We want our members to consider reviewing any gear that they know well.
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      The Gear Reviews

      Sub-Forums

      1. Reviews of Electric Guitars

      2. Reviews of Acoustic Guitars

      3. Reviews of amps and cabs

      4. Reviews of Pedals and Effects

      5. Reviews of Digital Modeling Gear

      7. Miscellaneous Reviews

      Latest: Floyd Rose Users/lok-n-roll Review alboz28, Feb 20, 2020 at 12:49 PM

  7. Gear Video & Soundclips Demo Areas

    The forums within this group are for placing either videos or soundclips to demonstrate gear.

    1. Gear Demos - Videos and Soundclips

      This houses several subforums with demos. Look below where it says "Subforums" and click on the arrow to select which demos you would like to check out or add to.
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      Gear Demos - Videos and Soundclips

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      1. Guitar Demo Videos and Soundclips

      2. Amps & Cabinets Demo Videos and Soundclips

      3. Pedals and Effects Demo Videos and Soundclips

      4. Digital & Modeling Gear Demo Videos and Soundclips

      5. Pickups, Speakers, etc. Demo Videos & Soundclips

      6. Gear Demo Videos & Sound Clips Archive

      Latest: Marshall Studio Vintage vs Studio Classic (SV20 vs SC20) Captngeetch, Feb 20, 2020 at 3:49 PM

  8. Buy and Sell

    PLEASE NOTE: ONLY SUPPORTING MEMBERS CAN START ADS IN THE EMPORIUMS. Ads are routinely deleted after 45 days to keep the emporiums from filling with sold items. Please read the Emporium Rules, which are a "sticky thread" on each Emporium area. TGP is not responsible for transactions between members. Transactions are at your own risk.

    1. Amps and Cabs Emporium

      The Gear Page takes no responsibility for transactions. Use appropriate judgment when buying or selling. Amps and cabs ads ONLY!
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      Amps and Cabs Emporium

      Sub-Forums

      1. Commercial Amps & Cabs Emporium

      Latest: 1977 Marshall JMP 50 Watt Master Model Mark 2 Lead 2204 in Excellent Condition G3sal, Feb 20, 2020 at 5:11 PM

    2. Guitar Emporium

      The Gear Page takes no responsibility for transactions. Use appropriate judgment when buying or selling. Electric & Acoustic guitar ads ONLY!
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      Guitar Emporium

      Sub-Forums

      1. Commercial Guitar Emporium

      Latest: PRS Custom 24 10 top Whale Blue Betos, Feb 20, 2020 at 5:11 PM

    3. Pedal Effects Gear Emporium

      The Gear Page takes no responsibility for transactions. Use appropriate judgment when buying or selling. Pedals and effects ads ONLY! Digital Modeling gear is in another Emporium area.
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      Pedal Effects Gear Emporium

      Sub-Forums

      1. Commercial Pedal & Effects Emporium

      Latest: Analogman Mini Bob Boost (Black w/ gold stamps) RockAltVintBluesSoul, Feb 20, 2020 at 4:48 PM

    4. Digital & Modeling Emporium

      The Gear Page takes no responsibility for transactions. Use appropriate judgment when buying or selling. Digital modeling ads ONLY!
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      Digital & Modeling Emporium

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: Friedman ASC-10 Frfr *Trade option added* jhansenku, Feb 20, 2020 at 4:05 PM

    5. Bass Gear Emporium

      The Gear Page takes no responsibility for transactions. Use appropriate judgment when buying or selling. Bass-related gear ads ONLY!
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      Bass Gear Emporium

      Sub-Forums

      1. Commercial Bass Emporium

      Latest: Scammer Alert big mike, Nov 27, 2019

    6. Music Gear Parts and Accessories Emporium

      The Gear Page takes no responsibility for transactions. Use appropriate judgment when buying or selling. This emporium is for ads for parts like speakers, tubes, bridges, necks, etc.
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      Music Gear Parts and Accessories Emporium

      Sub-Forums

      1. Commercial Parts and Accessories Emporium

      Latest: Modulus styled graphite strat neck with tuners michael.e, Feb 20, 2020 at 12:10 PM

    7. Recording, Pro Audio & Rack Gear Emporium

      The Gear Page takes no responsibility for transactions. Use appropriate judgment when buying or selling. Recording, pro audio & Rack Gear items ONLY!
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      Recording, Pro Audio & Rack Gear Emporium

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: Steinberg UR28M Luckbad, Feb 20, 2020 at 4:11 PM

    8. Other Musical Instruments Emporium

      This area is ONLY for instruments that do not fit in our other emporium areas. Examples of instruments for this area include things like drums, keyboards, mandolins, horns, etc.
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      Other Musical Instruments Emporium

      Sub-Forums

      1. Commercial Other Instruments Forum

      Latest: Vintage MTI Auto Orchestra Drum Machine Strathog, Feb 7, 2020

    9. The Garage Sale Emporium

      This emporium can be used for non-music gear, including such items as computers, bicycles, concert tickets, used CDs or almost anything else that is legal to send across state or international borders. NO ads for weapons, drugs, or alcohol. We reserve the right to pull any ad that contains items that the owners of this site might feel are inappropriate.
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      Latest: The Gibson Les Paul Book-Price Lowered! Mark Ray, Feb 18, 2020 at 8:45 PM

  9. The Emporium Archives

    The Emporium Archives were set up in December 2013 to allow members to research sold items and to allow a place to put ads of sold items so that members can look at what someone received or gave feedback for in the past.

    1. Our Emporium Archives

      Sold items are moved to the appropriate emporium archive as a record of the sale or trade. To view our emporium archives, just hover or click on the link that says "Subforums".
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      Our Emporium Archives

      Sub-Forums

      1. Amps & Cabs Emporium Archive

      2. Guitar Emporium Archive

      3. Pedal Effects Gear Emporium Archive

      4. Everything Else Archive

      Latest: JCA Circuits Golden Ratio 1.6 SOLD dsigman, Feb 19, 2020 at 3:59 PM
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