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: Vendor Supporting Members - Posting as a Business on TGP Scott Peterson, Nov 15, 2018 at 10:51 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: Posting pictures, and Yes I like the new format deathrider817, Nov 18, 2018 at 8:17 PM

  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: Guitar Modelling Software Chalkdust, Nov 17, 2018 at 12:12 PM

    2. The Sound Hound Lounge

      General discussion about anything related to music.
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      Latest: At what point do you consider yourself a talentless hack and give up your dream? JiveJust, Nov 20, 2018 at 12:55 AM

    3. The Pub

      NO posts about politics or religion allowed!
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      Latest: Is my family the only one that had drama-less Thanksgivings? NotTheArrow, Nov 20, 2018 at 12:56 AM

    4. Recording/Live Sound

      This area is about recording and Live Sound.
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      Latest: Great amp mics Genghis, Nov 20, 2018 at 12:34 AM

    5. Introductions

      Introduce yourself to the rest of us!
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      Latest: Hello from Texas RCSBlues, Nov 19, 2018 at 11:25 AM

    6. Member Video and Sound Clips

      A place to post links to your clips.
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      Latest: Playing some clean blues on my 64 strat Mike R., Nov 19, 2018 at 11:43 PM

    7. Gig Alert

      Post future gigs so that we know where to go.
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      Latest: Friday, 11/23, at the Publik House, Chester, NJ wrxplayer, Nov 19, 2018 at 1:37 PM

    8. 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: Loved Particularly by the French! SPACELORD Indecipher sizzlemeister, Nov 19, 2018 at 11:10 PM

    9. 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: Help Me Solve a Debate I Have With Someone About Tubes Jeff Scott, Nov 19, 2018 at 8:08 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: Defend Your Number One pedalparty, Nov 20, 2018 at 12:54 AM

    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: Gruhn guitars RickC, Nov 20, 2018 at 12:45 AM

    3. The Small Company Luthiers

      For discussion of the smaller builders.
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      Latest: Custom guitars you are waiting on??? CRAIG4FSU, Nov 20, 2018 at 12:27 AM

    4. Bass Area; The Bottom Line

      A topic area dedicated to basses and the gear bassists use.
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      Latest: G&L SB-2, Help! PGLive, Nov 19, 2018 at 11:42 PM

    5. Acoustic Instruments

      Acoustic guitars and other acoustic instruments
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      Latest: Martin backpacker for practice, or...? RBH, Nov 20, 2018 at 12:08 AM

    6. Luthier's Guitar & Bass Technical Discussion

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      Latest: Lipstick pickups setup help Yendog, Nov 20, 2018 at 12:30 AM

    7. Playing and Technique

      How to get the most out of your fingers
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      Latest: Chord theory question guitarjazz, Nov 20, 2018 at 12:23 AM

    8. Keyboards

      For discussion of all pianos, synths, organs, etc.
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      Latest: Keybed: FA 07 vs MODX Javiceres, Nov 19, 2018 at 3:26 PM

  4. The Gear

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

    1. Amps and Cabs

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      Latest: New Mesa Boogie amp: Fillmore 50 starbelly, Nov 20, 2018 at 12:53 AM

    2. Effects, Pedals, Strings & Things

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      Latest: My laziness Warmy, Nov 20, 2018 at 12:54 AM

    3. The Rack Space

      Topic area for discussion of rack effects and the different rack setups of musicians
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      Latest: There should be ONE and ONLY ONE path to ground Multi Angle Vise, Nov 19, 2018 at 11:34 PM

    4. Digital & Modeling Gear

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      Latest: Axe-III Drop Tuning Leon Todd, Nov 20, 2018 at 12:50 AM

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

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      Latest: Speaker Cable Question (Bluguitar) CRBMoA, Nov 20, 2018 at 12:18 AM

    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: Louis Electric Amplifier Holiday Sale!! Distortion-Bros, Nov 19, 2018 at 9:34 PM

    7. Stolen or Lost Gear Registry

      If your gear was stolen or lost, post identifying info here.
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      Latest: Saw this on my local CL - worth a repost johnkoz, Nov 1, 2018

  5. 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: DOD Looking Glass OD pedal Caretaker, Nov 19, 2018 at 11:23 AM

  6. 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

      Sub-Forums

      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: Monday Jam with JAM Pedals TubeDreamer72 & Chase Tone Secret Preamp samtheman, Nov 19, 2018 at 2:40 PM

  7. 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: Reeves 2x12 with Reeves Vintage Purples - $250 scoops it - Local Pickup San Francisco michael.e, Nov 19, 2018 at 11:28 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: 1 of 5 Fender Custom Shop '60 Stratocaster Relic Hardtail (6.65 Pounds) iamdavea, Nov 20, 2018 at 12:49 AM

    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: Delay and Reverb, DOD/Meris/Lovepedal/TC gdane4, Nov 20, 2018 at 12:21 AM

    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: JTV-59 Variax guts (might consider ANY Variax guts) blynn894, Nov 19, 2018 at 7:34 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: Make an offer: Origin Effects Cali76 Standard STD grey8, Nov 19, 2018 at 2:53 PM

    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: Tele parts and pickups playon, Nov 19, 2018 at 11:34 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

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      Latest: Studio Monitors: Equator Audio D5 MKII and JBL LSR305 - TASCAM 424 MK1 4-track cassette recorder gushtone, Nov 19, 2018 at 8:29 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
      Latest: Lap steel flantrax, Nov 18, 2018 at 8:37 PM

    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: Central Boiler Classic 6048 Outdoor Wood Boiler sportycliff, Nov 19, 2018 at 12:55 PM

  8. 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: Suhr v60lp set Mike9, Nov 14, 2018 at 8:43 PM