[quote name='Musicman20' post='598434' date='Sep 14 2009, 05:28 PM']+1
I like this idea.
I am also going to be bandless when I move to London. I DO NOT want a similar type of band now. Im getting a little tired of DIY hardcore punk. It may well be really fun, but it is disorganised, full of rip of promoters, and no one appreciates a good musician of their instruments / setup.
Eg small hardcore band bassist asks me 'mate can I use your amp setup?'
To which I reply, 'what the Bergantino HS410 and Orange AD200b Mk3?'
'Yeah'.
'You do realise its worth about £2300 in total?'
'Is it, can I use it?'
I usually just alow them to use the cab...but to be fair, they usually just take the piss. If I dont take an amp/cab, I take sansamp and DI.
Its different with more pro bands and good musicians, they usually offer to pay if a tube goes, etc etc, or we organise to bring a part of the setup each.
So....Im outta this now as of December.
I also need a new project.[/quote]
I would disagree there mate. I'm in two punk bands at the moment and don't experience this at all. I wouldn't totally give up on punk to be honest, in London its different. The promoters we use are top drawer and don't rip us off at all. You need to get to know who the rip off merchants are and avoid them. Also, can I make a suggestion? If you don't want people using your expensive set-up then buy a cheaper set up that you won't mind people using.