How to Evaluate This Social-Listening & Lead Discovery MVP
A practical, modular system that monitors guitar communities for marketplace fee dissatisfaction and switching intent, runs low-cost AI classification, and delivers qualified leads to Slack for manual review.
Central Keyword Management
Add or edit brands, competitors (Reverb, eBay), complaint triggers, and intent phrases without touching Make/n8n workflows.
Multi-Community Feeds
Real-time ingestion across r/Guitar, r/Bass, r/GuitarPedals, TheGearPage, and TalkBass classifieds with zero paid scrapers.
AI Opportunity Scoring
Test real LLM inference (OpenAI gpt-4o-mini & Gemini 2.0 Flash) classifying complaints, scoring switching intent (1-10), and drafting replies.
Slack Review Queue
Interactive Block Kit alert cards with direct source links, author info, score badges, and 1-click copyable response drafts.
3-Layer Low-Cost Architecture: 1. Deterministic regex pre-filter ($0 cost) ➔ 2. Dual LLM classification ($0.0001/post) ➔ 3. Human Slack review gate (zero bot spam).
Zero-cost public RSS & JSON endpoints polling every 15m
Google Sheets & Airtable keyed by platform:post_id
Only keyword-matched candidates trigger LLM tokens
Zero bot spam • 100% human-authorized engagement
End-to-End Modular Orchestration DAG
Ingestion ➔ Deduplication ➔ Regex Pre-Filter ➔ Dual LLM Scoring ➔ Slack Review Gate ➔ Data Store
Multi-Platform Poller
SHA-256 Hash Cache
Deterministic Pre-Gate
LLM Classification
Block Kit Alert
Sheets / Airtable Log
Marketplace, Keyword & Prompt Control Plane
All ingestion nodes and AI scoring modules pull directly from this central table. Changes take effect on the next polling cycle without editing Make/n8n.
Competitors & Marketplaces
5 ActivePlatforms where fee dissatisfaction or seller churn should be intercepted.
Active Ingestion Channels
6/7 EnabledToggle specific subreddits, forums, or APIs without code changes.
High-Intent Switching Triggers (Score 9–10)
Phrases signaling immediate switching intent, asking for alternatives, or boycotts.
Complaint / Dissatisfaction Keywords
8 TriggersKeywords that indicate pain points (fees, payout delays, scam disputes).
Minimum Slack Alert Threshold
Posts scoring below this threshold are logged to the database but will NOT ping Slack.
AI Response Draft Tone Prompt
Editable prompt instructions governing the suggested reply draft.
Live Monitored Opportunities & Scored Threads
Incoming public community posts scored for marketplace switching intent (1-10) with verified links and direct Slack dispatch.
| Source & Author | Post Title & Community Excerpt | Matched Triggers | Score (1-10) | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
r/GuitarPedals u/analog_delay_junkie 14m ago | "Just sold a Chase Bliss Mood and after the 5% transaction fee, payment processing fee, and bump fee, I lost nearly 14% of the sale price. Is there any reasonable alternative to Reverb that musicians actually use?" | Reverbfee increasealternative to reverb actively asking for alternatives | 10Switch | New | |
TheGearPage TeleCaster_Tom_77 28m ago | "Buyer claimed a mint 1968 Marshall JMP head arrived with a scratch that was already documented in 4 photos. Reverb support froze my $2,800 payout for 3 weeks without human review. Done with them." | Reverbpayout delaybuyer scamleaving reverb leaving service / boycott | 10Switch | New | |
TalkBass Classifieds LowEndGroove 42m ago | "Listing here first because I refuse to give 8-10% to marketplace middlemen. Looking for direct musician-to-musician platforms with fair escrow protection." | ReverbeBaymarketplace middlemenwhere to sell actively asking for alternatives | 9Switch | New | |
r/Guitar u/vintage_strats_only 1h ago | "Trying to figure out the best place to offload my 1965 SG Special. Sweetwater takes zero fees if you take store credit, but I need cash. What new platforms are offering lower seller fees?" | ReverbSweetwater Gear Exchangelower seller fees actively asking for alternatives | 9Switch | New | |
r/Bass u/slap_master_b 2h ago | "Their automated reporting is showing sales I cancelled and refunded. Sent 3 tickets to support over 10 days with only canned automated replies." | Reverbsupport won't respondcanned replies customer service problems | 8 | Reviewed | |
YouTube Comments FretboardFanatic 3h ago | "The bump fee model is extortionate. If you don't pay extra 5% bump fee, your listing gets buried on page 8 behind big box dealers." | Reverbbump feeextortionate fee/payout/policy complaints | 8Switch | New |
AI Classification, Opportunity Scoring & Response Generator
Test any guitar community post against real LLM inference with sub-second latency telemetry, 1-10 opportunity scoring, and natural draft generation.
Ready for AI Evaluation
Click "Run Live Inference" above to execute real model scoring and response generation for this post.
Dedicated Slack Channel Dispatch Simulator (#gear-leads-alerts)
Zero automated bot spam. High-intent opportunities arrive as structured Block Kit cards with direct links, score badges, and 1-click copyable response drafts.
Reverb fee increase again? Where is everyone selling pedals now?
Source: r/GuitarPedals (Reddit) • Author: u/analog_delay_junkie
"Just sold a Chase Bliss Mood and after the 5% transaction fee, payment processing fee, and bump fee, I lost nearly 14% of the sale price. Is there any reasonable alternative to Reverb that musicians actually use?"
"Man, totally feel you on those recent fee hikes. A lot of boutique pedal collectors have been moving to direct musician-to-musician platforms that cap fees under 3%. Check out TalkBass classifieds too for bass gear!"
Closed my Reverb shop after 9 years. Tired of buyer scams and slow payouts.
Source: TheGearPage (TheGearPage) • Author: TeleCaster_Tom_77
"Buyer claimed a mint 1968 Marshall JMP head arrived with a scratch that was already documented in 4 photos. Reverb support froze my $2,800 payout for 3 weeks without human review. Done with them."
"Terrible that they froze your payout over documented shipping photos. When platforms side with scammers without human review, it kills vintage gear sales. Have you looked at dedicated marketplace alternatives with real seller escrow?"
Selling custom Sadowsky 5-string—avoiding eBay & Reverb cut
Source: TalkBass Classifieds (TalkBass) • Author: LowEndGroove
"Listing here first because I refuse to give 8-10% to marketplace middlemen. Looking for direct musician-to-musician platforms with fair escrow protection."
"Gorgeous Sadowsky! 100% with you on cutting out the 10% marketplace tax. Good luck with the sale—musicians keeping the cash in their own pockets is what we need."
Airtable & Google Sheets Deduplication Store
Zero enterprise database cost. Tracks platform ID, URL, discovered timestamp, matched category, score, and response status with 14-day hash deduplication.
| Post ID & Hash | Source & Author | Title Excerpt | Trigger / Intent | Score | Dedupe State | Review Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rec_01J8Asha256:7f9a2b8c91... | r/GuitarPedalsu/analog_delay_junkie | 2026-09-16 16:12:04 | Reverb • fee increaseactively asking for alternatives | 10/10 | Ingested | |
| rec_01J8Bsha256:3d4e5f6a7b... | TheGearPage.netTeleMaster1962 | 2026-09-16 15:55:18 | payout hold • scamleaving service / boycott | 10/10 | Ingested | |
| rec_01J8Csha256:9c8b7a6f5e... | TalkBass.comLowEndGroover | 2026-09-16 15:10:42 | avoiding Reverb • eBay taxactively asking for alternatives | 9/10 | Ingested | |
| rec_01J8Dsha256:7f9a2b8c91... | r/GuitarPedalsu/analog_delay_junkie | 2026-09-16 16:25:30 | Reverb • fee increaseactively asking for alternatives | 10/10 | Duplicate Blocked |
Recurring Operational Cost Breakdown & Marketplace ROI Engine
100% client account ownership with zero hidden fees. Exact infrastructure costs calculated down to the cent, plus projected marketplace customer acquisition value.
Simulation Parameters
Itemized Monthly Recurring Cost Breakdown
💡 The Takeaway: Converting just 1 vintage guitar or 2 boutique amp sales per month from dissatisfied Reverb/eBay sellers pays for this entire automated infrastructure for over 12 months.
One-Click Workflow Blueprint Export (Make.com & n8n)
Export ready-to-import workflow files directly into your own private accounts. No developer lock-in; complete control of all API keys and automation logic.
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"name": "GearSignal-Social-Listening-MVP",
"nodes": [
{
"id": "node_1",
"name": "Centralized Config Loader",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets",
"parameters": {
"operation": "read",
"sheetId": "={{ $env.GEARSIGNAL_CONFIG_SHEET_ID }}",
"range": "Keywords_Triggers!A:E"
}
},
{
"id": "node_2",
"name": "Multi-Community Poller",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
"parameters": {
"method": "GET",
"urls": [
"https://www.reddit.com/r/GuitarPedals/new.json?limit=25",
"https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?forums/guitars.19/index.rss",
"https://www.talkbass.com/forums/for-sale-bass-guitars.126/index.rss"
]
}
},
{
"id": "node_3",
"name": "SHA-256 Deduplication Cache",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.crypto",
"parameters": {
"action": "hash",
"algorithm": "sha256",
"value": "={{ $json.platform + \":\" + $json.id }}"
}
},
{
"id": "node_4",
"name": "Dual-Provider AI Classifier",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.openAi",
"parameters": {
"model": "gpt-4o-mini",
"temperature": 0.2,
"systemPrompt": "={{ $node[\"Centralized Config Loader\"].json.system_prompt }}"
}
},
{
"id": "node_5",
"name": "Opportunity Filter (Score >= 7)",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
"parameters": {
"conditions": {
"number": [
{
"value1": "={{ $json.opportunity_score }}",
"operation": "largerEqual",
"value2": 7
}
]
}
}
},
{
"id": "node_6",
"name": "Slack Block Kit Dispatcher",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.slack",
"parameters": {
"channel": "#gear-leads-alerts",
"blocks": "={{ $json.block_kit_payload }}"
}
}
],
"connections": {
"Centralized Config Loader": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Multi-Community Poller",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Multi-Community Poller": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "SHA-256 Deduplication Cache",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"SHA-256 Deduplication Cache": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Dual-Provider AI Classifier",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Dual-Provider AI Classifier": {
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{
"node": "Opportunity Filter (Score >= 7)",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Opportunity Filter (Score >= 7)": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Slack Block Kit Dispatcher",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
}
}
}Open your private n8n dashboard, click "Import Workflow", and select this JSON file.
Plug in your private OpenAI/Gemini API key, your Google Sheets ID, and your Slack incoming webhook URL.
Toggle the workflow to Active. The cron timer will poll r/GuitarPedals, TheGearPage, and TalkBass every 15 minutes.