Boutique Gear Talk

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We are always looking to make things better here. Ideas or suggestions on how to make BGT a better experience for our growing community are always welcomed!

general discussions about all things music and what ever else comes to mind except politics.

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Post your clips! We want to hear and see them.

Discussion forum for vintage stringed instruments such as guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, dobros, lap steel, tenor guitars and their restorations.

Discussion forum for vintage amplifiers, NOS amp parts, tubes and their restorations.

Discussion of boutique and non-boutique electric guitars.

A Place to discuss both General as well as boutique acoustic guitars and other stringed instruments.

Discussions on both electric and acoustic basses

Discussions on how to get your instrument healthy and performing at its best

A place to discuss music theory and playing techniques.

A topic area dedicated to amps, boutique amps, cabs and speakers

Discussions about pedals, boutique pedals, pedalboards, cables, patch cables and everything else in your signal chain.

General discussions on modeling amps and effects units, reproduction devices, and custom cabinet impulse responses

General discussion area for tube amp repair, trouble shooting and modifications

A place for dealers and builders to discuss and demo their products with our users.

Breaking music industry news

profiles and reviews of artists, their music and their gear.

Amps and cabs for Sale/Trade - BGT takes no responsibility for transactions

Stringed instruments for Sale/Trade - BGT takes no responsibility for transactions

Effects pedals, boutique effects pedals, pedalboards, cables and accessories for sale/trade - BGT takes no responsibility for transactions

Midi, recording gear and sound reinforcement equipment for Sale/Trade - BGT takes no responsibility for transactions

Music gear for sale/trade direct from builders and dealers. - BGT takes no responsibility for transactions

Auditory disorders can be extremely debilitating to musicians, this forum discusses these conditions. All posts are for entertainment only and should not to be construed as medical advice. If you seek medical advice please consult with a medical professional.

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can affect the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves. All posts in this forum are for entertainment only and should not to be construed as medical advice. If you seek medical advice please consult with a medical professional.

Joint pain can be extremely debilitating to musicians, this forum discusses these conditions. All posts in this forum are for entertainment only and should not to be construed as medical advice. If you seek medical advice please consult with a medical professional.

Musicians are notorious for burning the candle on both ends and we often ignore how our lifestyles affect our ability to play an instrument and perform. Discuss weight, diet, exercise and other topics that can have a positive influence on the way we live our lives. All posts in this forum are for entertainment only and should not to be construed as medical advice. If you seek medical advice please consult with a medical professional.