paul, the Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 [quote name='BlueBear' post='28730' date='Jul 8 2007, 07:41 PM']2 Basses Head Cab Stand Mic Stand + My Alu Case containing... [indent]Mic Leads Picks Tuner Strings Strap Torch Tools Tape Fuses Tyraps Notepad Pens Rohypnol Kitchen Sink[/indent][/quote] "JGT's big mistake was thinking he'd need his Fender Stratocaster." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 If I can carry a spare of it I will. Remember that if you use a 20ft lead , the 12ft spare in your box is no spare at all. I have a small tool kit too , encourage the other members to get their own. I'm happy to lend mine to anyone but when you're all rushing around setting up chances are they'll forget to return 'that' screwdriver. If you have 2 square inches of space anywhere - put a new PP3 battery in it. My mic stand beer holder might be a gag from time to time but get one. If you don't - I guarantee one day you'll put your drink on your amp , even if only absent mindedly. I like Slaphappy's idea of carrying a DI box in case the amp goes tits up. I'll start doing that - thanks matey. And for Jaco's sake get a pair of decent working gloves. Use them for loading/unloading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I regularly try to minimise the amount of gear to carry, but common sense prevails and I put them back in the bag. Details as follows: Bass, amp., 2 cabinets, stand, 2 speaker cables - guitar lead, 4 way mains unit, spare set of strings, spare lead, extra long mains extension cable, roadie wrench, gaffa tape, spare strap, spare mains lead, gloves (particularly in winter) and anything else that may be lying around. I like the idea of a Di box - I'll get one. Rhino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 [quote name='Dr.Dave' post='28953' date='Jul 9 2007, 08:20 AM']And for Jaco's sake get a pair of decent working gloves. Use them for loading/unloading.[/quote] Do you know what, I've been thinking about getting some gloves for a while now. How many of us lug around dirty bits of PA, amps and grubby bits of cable and then eat a sandwich straight after?! On my shopping list today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthewalrus Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Some good stuff listed on here that I hadn't thought of - here's mine: Bass, amp head, 2 x cabs, Kettle lead, 4 gang power strip, guitar strap, tuner, 3 x guitar leads, small spanner for my schaller straplocks, phillips screwdriver, guitar stand, speaker leads, small wheel trolley & a music stand. Hadn't really thought about a DI -might be worth investing in.... Cheers, iamthewalrus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 1 x amp 2 x basses bits box inc: leads, batteries, fuses, tools, allen keys etc 2 x bass stands 4 x bottles of Corona That's it. However, I did have a problem with the amp at a gig, after the guitarist spilled a pint of Guiness over it. We had it apart, and dried it out with a hairdryer, but it wasn't happy. After that, I always made sure I had an emergency DI arrangement, which was bassically a very long lead directly to the desk/PA, so that I could do a gig without an amp at all if I had to, which I had to do a couple of times. My foldback was via the wedges, and was pretty poor, but I'm told the sound out front was great when I had to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 1 x Bass (HSC) 1 x Combo 1 x 210 Cab 2 x <10ft Cable 1 x Spare 9v 1 x Earplugs 1 x Zoom 606 1 x 9v Power Adapter (For pedal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Bass (x2 if it's a long-distance or expensive corporate affair) Rig Peripherals (wireless, FX, etc) Leads, includes plenty of spares Stands Toolbox (contains strings, tools, gas solder iron, superglue, electronic bits, fuses, multimeter, lead tester, nail clippers, you name it, it's in there!) Bottle of drinking water (if I fill it at home, at least I know where it's been..!) Towel Change of clothes EARPLUGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 [quote name='rhino' post='28962' date='Jul 9 2007, 08:48 AM']I like the idea of a Di box - I'll get one.[/quote] A Sansamp DI box is a great investment, not only a DI but an instant 'fatness' stompbox. You can also have the straight signal going to your rig, plus the treated signal (allegedly based on the sound of a miked cab) going to the PA. Must admit i don't regard mine as an amp substitute, but I may start doing that. I bought mine 2nd hand but having used it I'd have no hesitation in buying a new one if I ever lost it. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 [quote name='rhino' post='28962' date='Jul 9 2007, 08:48 AM']Bass, amp., 2 cabinets, stand, 2 speaker cables - guitar lead, 4 way mains unit, spare set of strings, spare lead, extra long mains extension cable, roadie wrench, gaffa tape, spare strap, spare mains lead, gloves (particularly in winter) and anything else that may be lying around.[/quote] Roadie Wrench ? I can guess, but what exactly is it you've got there ? What brand names should I look for ? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Actually, it's quite interesting seeing exactly what people take, and I'd forgotten how much rubbish I do cart about, so here goes: 1 Bass (2 if it's far away or a big gig) Small guitar stand Mic stand + spare Active PA cabs x2 Stands for PA cabs Box of PA cables (kettle leads, XLR leads etc and spares) Mini mixer in a case Gig Bag (4 Guitar leads, Mic, Swiss army knife, gaffa, strings, cloth, setlists, mic stand cupholder, ipod for interval music, pens, pencils, batteries, business cards for band) Tuner pedal Aphex Compressor Pedal (don't really use...but would defo work as a DI for backup now everyone's suggested that...so will keep in the gig bag!) 4x10 cab Amp Head Wife (+ a spare, if it's far away or a big gig. haha) What a load of junk, eh? No wonder my car's bursting at the seams! Most used bit of kit in the gig bag? Penknife, Gaffa, Business Cards and pens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Most things have been mentioned. I'm surprised no one's included a roll of chickenwire to protect the band Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay249 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 +1 on sharpies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I Take: - 2xBasses -1xRack containing: Hartke 3500 Head Aphex Aural Exciter Korg DTR1000 tuner AKG WMS 400 Wireless -1xHartke 410XL cab -1xPedalboard (considering selling off effects in favour of the bass pod) -Spare leads (one spare lead for every one lead in use normally) -Allen keys -Spare Strings (never broken a string live though) -Towel -Screwdriver -Earplugs -Straplocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-T-P Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I always bring two basses to a paying gig and the PA is used for FOH sound so if my amp fails it's not the end of the world. Lots of good ideas on other people's posts. My tips would be: 1. Bring one more spare 9v battery than you might actually need. It's rare, but sometimes one will be a dud and if you've not got that extra spare, you are screwed. 2. Spare strap buttons and screws. If you gig enough you or someone in your band will need one at some point. 3. Half a dozen cocktail sticks for emergency filling of the hole that a strap button screw has been ripped out of. Pack e'm in, snap 'em off and then fit the button back on. 4. Superglue - In a water blister-related emergency, a very thin coat of superglue smeared over the top of the burst blister can restore feeling to your fingertip and protect it from further damage. 5. Clear nail varnish or nail hardener - a little dab of this can prevent the height adjutment screws on your bridge saddle from working loose but will easily break when you need to make an adjustment 6. A drum key - don't tell them you've got it, but one day your drummer will be glad you have it. 7. A collection of various sizes of spare picks - same as number 6 but for guitarists (though if he is a twat, you could instead just carry the phone number of the guitarist you'd rather have in the band and use the lack of picks as a gross misconduct, sackable offense!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Two basses One 6x10 cab Two amp heads DI box connected with lead Spare cables Spare speaker leads Spare fuses Spare batteries Tool box with usual stuff (screwdrivers, soldering iron allen keys etc) Pedal board or multiFX Spare patch leads Spare 9v PSU Change of clothes Roadie gloves A plan in case things go wrong. I have a spare for almost every eventuality AND importantly either have the backups plugged in or ready cabled or ready to be used. No point having a backup if it's in the car or not tuned or still in its case. Overkill in 99% of cases but when it comes to interrupting someones wedding music to sort out kit that's failed when they've paid you a fair lump of cash that interruption should be a bare minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 When it comes to using DI's, do you use active or passive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 We need to talk more about DIs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I use an active DI box that can be phantom powered or run off a battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 Does it make sense that if you're using an active bass you only need a passive DI and v.v? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Wishbone Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 (edited) 2 basses amp head 4x10 for small venues, 1x15 and 4x10 for larger venues pedalboard 4 guitar leads & 2 spares 2 speaker leads & 1 spare spare power brick spare mains leads picks screwdriver pliers pen knife allen keys towel guitar stand paracetamol sweat band & spare 9v battery spare patch leads spare set of old strings gaffa tape marker pens paper demo CDs spare t-shirt Edited July 10, 2007 by Johnny Wishbone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 [quote name='Rumble' post='29591' date='Jul 10 2007, 09:18 AM']Does it make sense that if you're using an active bass you only need a passive DI and v.v?[/quote] No it's not that simple. Mine is an active box and has two levels of attenuation if the signal (often from an active bass) is too high. The reason I chose the active is that it can absorb phoamtom power from the desk - this [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=334"]thread[/url] goes in to this in more detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 (edited) A Stingray A Sterling GK amp Korg tuner Cab Compressor Loads of leads / cables 40ft extension lead with 4 sockets Residual Current Device Boss Power Supply Tape DI Box 2 microphones Pliers Screwdrivers Wire cutters Allen keys Maglite torch Fan Towel Spare strings Sunglasses Marker pen Spare batteries Money Edited July 10, 2007 by niceguyhomer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantdosleepy Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 A gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Ah the epitome of good taste! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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