ahpook Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 all my cables go in either my pedal case or my rockbag for the bass i'm using. there's a 4-way mains extension in the guitar bag too. um...that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazzer Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 No gig bag for me as I now have a drawer in my amp rack which houses the following; SM58 Mic lead 2x instrument cables 2x speaker cables AKG Bug wireless system Leatherman multi tool Guitar stand Spare Strings Jack Daniels Towel Paracetamol Sudafed Vocal Zones Wrigleys Ice Gum Condoms (better safe than sorry!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chardbass Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 (edited) Similar bits to everyone else but including roll on deodorant for stinky emergencies. Also, clothes pegs for random outdoor (windy) reading gigs. Edited September 18, 2010 by chardbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 [quote name='urb' post='959273' date='Sep 17 2010, 11:35 AM']kettle lead,[/quote] [quote name='JTUK' post='959314' date='Sep 17 2010, 12:02 PM']Spare Kettle lead[/quote] [quote name='dudewheresmybass' post='959335' date='Sep 17 2010, 12:21 PM']Spare Kettle lead[/quote] [quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='959343' date='Sep 17 2010, 12:27 PM']/kettle plugs x2/[/quote] [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='959397' date='Sep 17 2010, 01:20 PM']2 kettle leads[/quote] Great thinking from all 5 of you. Nothing like a brew after some hard work, but do remember to pack the tea bags and chocolate digestives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 (edited) No really a gig bag so much as a gig box - an old mandolin case. Kettle lead - long, tea bags and chocolate digestives or chocolate gingers. (Nice one Marvin ) Distribution board Boss GT10B and power supply 1 x large and fluffy cat blanket to wrap Boss Multifx - perloined from the a household menagerie member. FX safety is more important. Bubblewrap to line gig bag, and those packaging 'airbags' to top off with. Set of leads plus spares Speakon cable All leads are marked with a large gaffa tape wraparound tag with the band name on*. I can spot my leads at 20 paces, and it makes for a quick tidy away amidst the maelstrom after a gig. *The flaw in this is that I'm still required to remember to look around properly. I managed to leave a new lead behind at the last gig. Edited September 18, 2010 by ShergoldSnickers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_skezz Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 (edited) Spare strings, one to three cables (depending on how many working ones I've got at the time) and usually my effects pedal just in case I end up wanting it. And the occasional bottle of whisky, finances and circumstances permitting Edited September 18, 2010 by the_skezz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 [quote name='Marvin' post='960114' date='Sep 18 2010, 05:53 AM']Great thinking from all 5 of you. Nothing like a brew after some hard work, but do remember to pack the tea bags and chocolate digestives. [/quote] Which, being pedantic, is quite funny. Why do we call them kettle leads? They're IEC leads, kettle leads are keyed and rated for high temperatures - although they will fit amps, amp leads will not fit kettles. As you were..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 "Why do we call them kettle leads?"..........we can if we want,why do people call vacum cleaners Hoovers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 [quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='960272' date='Sep 18 2010, 11:26 AM']"Why do we call them kettle leads?"..........we can if we want,why do people call vacum cleaners Hoovers ?[/quote] Different argument. A hoover and a vacuum cleaner both do exactly the same thing. An amp lead will not work on a kettle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 2x instrument cables 2x speaker cables 2x vintage guitar straps Kettle lead Folding Hercules Guitar stand Spare Capo (not for me, for the boys - there's always one!) Spare Strings (never use them) Electronic tuner Blank Postcards with chord patterns written on them Jim Beam bar towel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingPrawn Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I have one of those Stanley tool trollies, and i am such a sad fuc*er i have every thing in it mics leads for mics spare leads tunner compreser battries strings soildering iron and solder pliers of all types every allen key invented masking tap insulation tap picks strap lock things clips for back drop flyers band hand stamp plus ink wigs velcro some old jazz pickups ernie ball electric winder (never used Kids bought it for me. Have not got the heart to tell them i have not changed my strings since 86) i have tried so hard to not carry all this stuff but i keep convincing myself i need it just incase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstuk Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 (edited) Cable ties (reuseable) Gaffa Tape (Green and Black) - The green is for my stuff, the black for other peoples... Double sided tape Small tool kit with pliers, adjustable spanner, tweezers, screwdrivers, nippers, allen keys) 2 x 9V batteries Spare "watch" batteries Fuses Gas soldering iron and solder crimp connector kit 1 x 6 way surge protected extension leads cable tester multimeter spare instrument, patch and speaker cables. Spare connectors (Speakon, 6.35mm, Phono, XLR) various connector/adaptors/gender changers/extenders kettle lead tuner towel spare bass strap water spare strings (never used) spare 9V power supply with multi end adaptor. With the exception of the strings I've needed all of these or wanted to have them at a gig/rehearsal at some point... I use a soft camera bag (like a small-medium sized narrow backpack) which keeps things vaguely organised...However it's too small for my guitar stand, which is no biggy as I have lots of other stuff to lug as well... cheers Mark Edited September 18, 2010 by markstuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstuk Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 "Why do we call them kettle leads?". Are we allowed to put kettle leads in new kettles these days anyway? It's just not bass players who call them kettle leads, everyone in the IT industry does as well which causes problems when it turns out we need one of the bigger chunkier IEC connectors rather than the normal non-kettle lead :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Isn't it funny how we all seem to have a thousand sizes of Allen key... but almost every gig I ever go to I hear "Aw, sh*t. I've not got the right size key! Can I borrow yours?" and then that's how I lose mine! Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 [quote name='Truckstop' post='960329' date='Sep 18 2010, 12:39 PM']Isn't it funny how we all seem to have a thousand sizes of Allen key... but almost every gig I ever go to I hear "Aw, sh*t. I've not got the right size key! Can I borrow yours?" and then that's how I lose mine! Truckstop[/quote] In 25 years I've never needed an Allen key at a gig. What on earth do you use them for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_Ben Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 (edited) [quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='960272' date='Sep 18 2010, 11:26 AM']"Why do we call them kettle leads?"..........we can if we want,why do people call vacum cleaners Hoovers ?[/quote] Hoovers are a brand, and vacuum cleaners are the product, its the equivalent of asking for a coke in a bar and they give you pepsi, you should really ask for a cola if just wanted something to go with your alcohol My gig bag has 2 guitar leads Tuner Boss Micro Br Ear Plugs Occasionally my ODB-3 Pedal Sometimes a notepad for writing lyrics etc Edited September 18, 2010 by Old_Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 [quote name='TimR' post='960479' date='Sep 18 2010, 03:36 PM']In 25 years I've never needed an Allen key at a gig. What on earth do you use them for?[/quote] Bridge adjustments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 [quote name='TimR' post='960479' date='Sep 18 2010, 03:36 PM']In 25 years I've never needed an Allen key at a gig. What on earth do you use them for?[/quote] I used to have a USA Jazz bass. Trust me if you'd ever owned one of those you'd be in the habit of taking a set of allen keys to every gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathpanda Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 1 dodgy instrumental cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Amp power lead Amp head (LMII) Speaker Lead Pedal board to Amp lead XLR mic cable Power extension Music stand (clip on mic stand variety) Batteries for wireless and emergency pedal backup Clip on LED light Patch cables Small screwdrivers Fuses All of this housed in a Maplins laptop bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='960797' date='Sep 18 2010, 10:03 PM']Bridge adjustments.[/quote] The only time I've ever had to adjust the bridge saddles on a bass is when I've adjusted the truss rod or changed the tuning pegs. [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='960809' date='Sep 18 2010, 10:16 PM']I used to have a USA Jazz bass. Trust me if you'd ever owned one of those you'd be in the habit of taking a set of allen keys to every gig.[/quote] That will be why then. It goes out that much between practicing the night before and sound-check? Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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