1. I have amended some announced changes for TGP in 2016 that were announced originally in another thread. After taking in the feedback received from members, here is the amended Change list: Amended Changes for TGP in 2016'

The Gear Page

  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: Official Facebook TGP Page David16, Feb 19, 2016 at 9:29 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: Changes for TGP in 2016 Empros, Feb 18, 2016 at 9:45 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: Can't post in the music gear classifieds? Lavely, Feb 20, 2016 at 12:17 PM

    2. The Sound Hound Lounge

      General discussion about anything related to music.
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      Latest: so I'm listening to 'The Cure' right now... Noise Under The Floor, Feb 21, 2016 at 12:20 PM

    3. The Pub

      NO posts about politics or religion allowed!
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      Latest: Name a word that doesn't have a vowel in it. Bet you can't. Peteyvee, Feb 21, 2016 at 12:22 PM

    4. Recording/Live Sound

      This area is about recording and Live Sound.
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      Latest: Chair recommendation? mlongano, Feb 21, 2016 at 11:08 AM

    5. Introductions

      Introduce yourself to the rest of us!
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      Latest: Hello from Michigan's Upper Peninsula archtopjazz, Feb 21, 2016 at 10:58 AM

    6. Member Video and Sound Clips

      A place to post links to your clips.
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      Latest: #RockISDead Campfired, Feb 21, 2016 at 12:01 PM

    7. Gig Alert

      Post future gigs so that we know where to go.
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      Latest: Des Moines, IA - FRO plays The Lift on Feb.23 Harold FRO, Feb 21, 2016 at 1:43 AM

    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: New Cables & Arms Record - Framing Defeat for the Critical Eye nnick, Feb 20, 2016 at 7:29 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: PRS McCarty 594 Rockin J, Feb 21, 2016 at 12:22 PM

    2. The Small Company Luthiers

      For discussion of the smaller builders.
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      Latest: How do you get a high-gloss from Tru-oil finish? T Dizz, Feb 21, 2016 at 12:16 PM

    3. Bass Area; The Bottom Line

      A topic area dedicated to basses and the gear bassists use.
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      Latest: Pulled the trigger today modulusman, Feb 21, 2016 at 12:16 PM

    4. Acoustic Instruments

      Acoustic guitars and other acoustic instruments
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      Latest: BBE Acoustimax vs. Baggs PADI? trumpus, Feb 21, 2016 at 8:27 AM

    5. Luthier's Guitar & Bass Technical Discussion

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      Latest: JE Guitars - A Few rare clone builds (LP Jr's) JEguitars, Feb 21, 2016 at 9:42 AM

    6. Playing and Technique

      How to get the most out of your fingers
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      Latest: How much do you play and practice guitar per week? GovernorSilver, Feb 21, 2016 at 11:47 AM

  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: Mesa/Boogie Mark III Why Doesn't it Get Much Love on TGP? prince21, Feb 21, 2016 at 12:22 PM

    2. Effects, Pedals, Strings & Things

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      Latest: Show Your Pedalboard: 2016 Edition Ruiner, Feb 21, 2016 at 12:22 PM

    3. Digital & Modeling Gear

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      Latest: Line6 Helix weshunter, Feb 21, 2016 at 12:22 PM

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

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      Latest: Help! Am I reading these codes correctly? 6th, February, 1957!!!??? Jeff West, Feb 21, 2016 at 11:26 AM

    5. 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 III Oz Hofstatter, Feb 21, 2016 at 12:06 PM

    6. Stolen or Lost Gear Registry

      If your gear was stolen or lost, post identifying info here.
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      Latest: Fender American Professional strat stolen-reward offered. buddastrat, Feb 21, 2016 at 11:52 AM

  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

      3. Reviews of amps and cabs

      4. Reviews of Pedals and Effects

      7. Miscellaneous Reviews

      Latest: Benford Guitars Half Custom freedom's door, Feb 20, 2016 at 10:30 PM

  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: Metropoulos Metro-Plex & a Strat Stone Driver, Feb 21, 2016 at 11:54 AM

  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

      2. International Amps & Cabs Emporium

      Latest: Divided by 13, 65 Amps, Swart amps for sale. Choice for $1850 Jpdiff, Feb 21, 2016 at 12:10 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

      2. International Guitar Emporium

      Latest: Custom Telecaster fataxeman, Feb 21, 2016 at 12:20 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

      2. International Pedal & Effects Emporium

      Latest: Wampler Euphoria guitardan, Feb 21, 2016 at 12:22 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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      Latest: Zoom G1XOn - $60 shipped, TC Helicon Voicelive Play - $165 shipped RomanMtz, Feb 21, 2016 at 11:41 AM

    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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      Latest: 2005 G & L L2000 psaladis, Feb 21, 2016 at 7:30 AM

    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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      Latest: Rivera Rockcrusher bbaug14, Feb 21, 2016 at 12:07 PM

    7. Recording Gear & Pro Audio Emporium

      The Gear Page takes no responsibility for transactions. Use appropriate judgment when buying or selling. Recording gear and pro audio items ONLY!
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      Latest: Presonus BlueTube 2 channel Preamp scott757, Feb 21, 2016 at 12:12 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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      Latest: Pearl RED BOX E-Drum brain (rebadged Alesis DM-10) Crowder, Feb 20, 2016 at 10:27 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: Johnny Cash 'The Legend' Hardcover Book & 5-CD Box Set DETRONATI, Feb 20, 2016 at 8:56 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: Nik Huber Orca Gold Top $3,750 incl. shipping CONUS rburkard, Feb 20, 2016 at 12:00 PM