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Should I use Thegearpage?

Long-running guitar gear discussion forum with classifieds marketplace - thegearpage.net

Depends. Use it free if you're a guitarist researching gear or want deep amp/pedal discussion — it's still cited as a leading guitar forum. Be cautious with its classifieds and don't mistake it for a product a business can buy or deploy.

Confidence

Medium. Based on ~14 public sources: forum threads, Reddit discussions, and security databases. Note: TheGearPage is a community forum, not a purchasable product — no pricing or vendor support evidence exists.

Ratings

  • Value for moneyNo pricing evidence in sources
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo support evidence found
  • Security posture

Pricing

Not disclosed

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed

Best for

  • Guitarists researching gear
  • Used-gear price discovery
  • Amp and pedal deep-dives
  • Fans of large forum communities

Not for

  • Businesses shopping for software — it's a forum, not a tool
  • Anyone unwilling to vet buyers/sellers in classifieds
  • Security-strict users avoiding domains with leaked credentials
  • People who need buyer protection or guaranteed moderation

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Classifieds carry real scam risk; one member lost $1,650

medium

Phishing clones exist; a 'Gear Page Scam: Beware' thread warns of fake logins

medium

Hudson Rock lists 687 infostealer credentials for the domain; use a unique password

medium

Site outages and platform migration have frustrated users

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Described as the leading guitar forum with decades of discussion
  • Active classifieds (Gear Emporium) for used pedals and amps
  • Frequently recommended by guitarists on Reddit for gear learning
  • Gear news like NAMM shared via official social channels

Cons

  • Longtime member reportedly scammed $1,650 in a transaction
  • Phishing scams have targeted forum users' logins
  • Users openly question the site's ongoing relevance
  • Site stability and migration issues draw user complaints
  • Moderation bans generate recurring user complaints on Reddit

Sources & method

Analyzed 10/05/2026 - 14 sources - No confirmed site breach in sources; Hudson Rock lists 687 infostealer credentials for the domain, plus phishing and classifieds scam reports.

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  • 687 infostealer credentials associated with domain, Hudson Rock's cybercrime intelligence search flags with 687 credentials from infostealer malware logs.
  • Phishing scam targeting members, Forum thread 'The Gear Page Scam: Beware' describes a login scam encountered by a member.
  • Member defrauded $1,650, A longtime TGP member reported being scammed out of $1,650 in a gear transaction.

Key stats

  • Ease of use: 2/5

    Rating

  • Not disclosed

    Starting price

  • 14

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money. No pricing evidence in sources
  • Ease of use: 2/5. Users report outages, migration problems
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Deep forums, classifieds, reviews sections
  • Support quality. No support evidence found
  • Security posture: 2/5. 687 leaked credentials; scam reports
  • 687 Infostealer credentials Hudson Rock cybercrime data
  • $1,650 Largest reported member scam Dec 2024, forum thread
  • VerticalScope Owner Per VerticalScope terms of service

Pricing

Not disclosed

Security

No confirmed site breach in sources; Hudson Rock lists 687 infostealer credentials for the domain, plus phishing and classifieds scam reports.

  • 687 infostealer credentials associated with domainHudson Rock's cybercrime intelligence search flags with 687 credentials from infostealer malware logs.⁴
  • Phishing scam targeting membersForum thread 'The Gear Page Scam: Beware' describes a login scam encountered by a member.13
  • Member defrauded $1,650A longtime TGP member reported being scammed out of $1,650 in a gear transaction.⁶

What users say

Guitarists still rank it among the top gear forums, but many now question its relevance, site reliability, and transaction safety.

Full analysis

Based on ~14 public sources: forum threads, Reddit discussions, and security databases. Note: TheGearPage is a community forum, not a purchasable product — no pricing or vendor support evidence exists.

Free giant guitar forum: great for research, risky for deals; 687 leaked credentials flagged, scams reported.

Methodology

Based on ~14 public sources: forum threads, Reddit discussions, and security databases. Note: TheGearPage is a community forum, not a purchasable product — no pricing or vendor support evidence exists.

Sources

  1. The Gear Page: Guitar Forumthegearpage.net
    official
  2. Guitar Forum (board index)thegearpage.net
    official
  3. VerticalScope TOS — THEGEARPAGE.NET ownershipverticalscope.com
    official
  4. thegearpage.net — 687 Infostealer Credentials (Hudson Rock)hudsonrock.com
    security
  5. The Gear Page Scam: Bewarethegearpage.net
    security
  6. So, a TGP longtime member gets scammed for $1650thegearforum.com
    news
  7. What is going on with thegearpage.net websitetdpri.com
    news
  8. [question] is TheGearPage still relevant?reddit.com
    review
  9. [question] What other guitar forums are there?reddit.com
    review
  10. Banned...again : r/TheGearPagereddit.com
    review
  11. Pedal Effects Gear Emporiumthegearpage.net
    official
  12. TheGearPage on X (migration announcement)x.com
    official
  13. Alternatives to THE GEAR PAGE?thegearpage.net
    review
  14. thegearpage.net Reviews — Scam-Detectorscam-detector.com
    review

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