Skybone

I think Geddy would agree with you (apart from the "playing with a pick" bit).

You Oughta Know - Alanis Morissette

Buffalo Soldier - Mr Robert Nesta Marley

Stairway to Heaven - Led Zep

Orange Crush - REM

Repeat post.

In the 30+ years of playing and being in bands, none of these have ever happened.

Just the one. If I was in a professional band doing functions/weddings/etc. and playing for a couple hours, then yes, a back up instrument is probably advisable. If there was a need for fretless or other such variation, then yes, a back up instrument is probably advisable. As I am in neither category, just the one works for me.

High Voltage - AC/DC or Electric Six

Matchstick Men and Matchstick Cats 'n' Dogs - Brian & Michael

So What - Metallica/Anti Nowhere League/Pink/Miles Davies/etc.

Unfortunately, the loudest bugger in our rehearsal room is the sodding bass player. I keep having to ask the guitarist to turn up! 😮

The one with the black scratchplate, and the one with the Hipshot.

On My Radio - The Selector

Our guitarist uses a Marshall DSL20 & the matching 2x12 cab. Great little amp.

Because the Night - Patti Smith

Just found a Rock Goes to College on BBC iPlayer - Siouxsie and the Banshees. Was never a Goth, even though I did like the music, more into metal & "crust" punk.

Rock Goes to College on BBC iPlayer - Siouxsie and the Banshees

I Think I'm Going Bald - Rush

Sewer Rat - Concrete Sox

Clear Windowpane - Saint Vitus (RIP Mark Adams)

Never Again - Discharge

Leeds always was Goth Central in the good old days. Used to frequent the Planet X in Liverpool on a weekly basis. Mainly because of the excellent punk gigs, but also the club nights, which were ace.