bassace Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 I was sorting out my gig bag the other day and thought I'd start this topic. I don't think we need to include leads unless they are strange or out of the ordinary. I found:- A set of Double Bass strings (£120) Screwdriver and pliers for fitting them Multitool (sort of a swiss army knife) Public Liability insurance certificate PAT Certificate Torch Music stand light Insulating tape Spare batteries of all kinds Fishman Pro eq Power supply Biro Pencil Spare Underwood pickup 4-way mains board Tuner Reading glasses Lots of Asprin Nothing remarkable really, but I'm sure some of you guys have some really weird items. Quote
yorick Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Flippin' eck. That's one big gigbag. Usually it's a bass, leads, tuner and any fx. I did find a sock in one pocket after my last gig!!!! Quote
WarPig Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) Air. But i use a case for all my crap. Usually contains: spare set of strings B-G one spare of each cable phillips + flathead screwdriver Allen keys 9v battery Wireless kit electrical tape notepad with various settings, contact numbers and set list on it pen headphones + adapter planet waves cloth torch before/after the gig it also has my strap, 4 gang extention cord, leads, compressor, tuner, sansamp + all power supplies Not much room for air after all that Edited January 29, 2009 by WarPig Quote
waynepunkdude Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 I take my box of tricks that has Leads Spare leads Pliers Deodrant Multi screwdriver Torch WD40 style spray Leatherman tool Fast Fret Pick Holders Picks Kazoo Spare strings new and old Allen Keys Drum key Stanley knife String winder GAFFER TAPE Quote
bremen Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 One Warmoth fretless bass Half a packet of almonds rescued from the skip round the back of Budgens Yorick: a sock? not a pair of knickers? You're playing the wrong tunes, droogie! Quote
OldGit Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 [quote name='yorick' post='394607' date='Jan 29 2009, 02:46 PM']Flippin' eck. That's one big gigbag. Usually it's a bass, leads, tuner and any fx. I did find a sock in one pocket after my last gig!!!![/quote] Is it a Red Hot Chillies tribute band? Quote
OldGit Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Lat time we did this I realised why I need a big estate car .... Quote
clauster Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Spare strings Multitool Picks Tuner Strap Various songs on tab Leads Quote
mcgraham Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) Good topic. Korg Pandora One spare set of strings At least one spare set of batteries (for bass & pandora) Planet waves lead + spare Truss rod adjuster + Bridge Allen key T-bar screwdriver + optional heads Bag of Allen keys Mark Edited January 29, 2009 by mcgraham Quote
teej Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Good thread bassace, hmmm... Yes I got a Fishman Pro Eq preamp too (spare double bass strings in the bass case, keep meaning to put the public liability certificate in there, thanks for the nudge, and the spare underwood is something I've been thinking about for awhile too) tuner nail clippers travel toothbrush big fat cuban cigar in a tube (I smoke maybe 2 a year - waiting for the moment) lighter (see above - and yes I know you should only use matches for cigars) spare headphones for iPod cable to connect iPod to pa cash bags (I'm a busker) pen and there'll often be whatever shirt I'm going to wear for the gig, folded up and slipped into the special protect-your-laptop compartment not forgetting a book or copy of the grauniad Quote
Merton Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 My gig bag has my bass in it, and a cleaning cloth. My big silver case has: leads, lots of leads screwdrivers wire cutters soldering iron strings fuses strap earplugs deodorant towel plectrums batteries allen keys power supplies for my pedals my pedals think that's it Quote
William James Easton Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 polariod camera. that is all. well it is rock n roll isnt it? Quote
yorick Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 I still haven't found the OTHER sock.................. Quote
budget bassist Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) It seems not many people use their gig bags to put their basses in! Mine is currently empty, but it's usually: Bass Tuner Spare batteries masking tape Pedals Leads (LOTS of spare leads) Straps Sometimes a small mixing desk fast fret Lemon oil (makes the back of the neck nice and slick) Cleaning cloth Deodorant (important) keys set lists pen and paper Cds and mp3 player occasioanally power leads Screwdrivers Allen keys ear plugs Spare strings and picks if i'm using my guitar, i don't bother if i'm playing bass though. I have noticed bassists tend to bring the most amount of crap though, i never end up using most of it! Edited January 29, 2009 by budget bassist Quote
redzombie Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) We had a similar thread to this over on Talkbass the other week, so I'll just paste what's relevant from my list there. Two 20ft instrument cables. One 10ft instrument cable. 2 speakon leads. Sansamp BDDI (programmable). Spare patch cables. 6 outlet power strip with uber long cord. Plenty of plectrums. Spare set of strings. Paper and marker pen. Scissors. Wire cutters. Phillips screwdriver. Gaffer tape. At least 1 fresh 9V battery, usually more. A Towel, always bring a towel Edited January 29, 2009 by redzombie Quote
Dubs Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Not counting my pedalboard/effects/tuner, I have – 3 patch leads 3 20ft Instrument leads 2 9V batteries Earplugs Spare strap/strap locks Spare strings Multitool thing – screwdriver and allen keys etc… Much more than this I find is excessive and a pain in the arse to lug around Quote
mrcrow Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 bass lead bddi mains adaptor tuner patch lead power lead for combo..wont get left behind screwdriver spare batt 2 fuses for combo Quote
bigjohn Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 I took a plastic bag with my overdrive pedal in it to a gig once. Never used it though so I've never done it again. I should really take some spare strings but I've never broken one whilst playing - only when f***ing about with them - and I've never broken a flatwound. I carry a hardcase with a bass, a strap and a lead. I've got a good leather strap with locks and a 15ft whirlwind. If I've recently indulged in any setting up I sometimes take a small array of tools in order to be able make any minor adjustments I deem necessary before or whilst getting drunk / during soundcheck. Usually I don't bother. Quote
rOB Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 mmm nothing that odd- Bass, 2 instrument cables, picks, ear plugs, tuner, spare strings, gaffer tape, pen & paper, spare batteries for bass and tuner, multitool, kettle lead. hopefully enough that I don't get caught out but not so much that it becomes a chore to lug it about. Quote
grimbeaver Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 A big sports bag with picks (even though I dont use them) fast fret gaffa tape leads mixed power lead 4 way extension torch 9 volt batts fuses drugs mike & lead drum mike big felt pen for writing set lists tons of old set lists spare tuner beer stand that clips on mike stand or drums a sock pound coins for emergency kebab on way home condoms spare strings pliers snips cable ties porn mags ipod ear plugs corkscrew fags & lighter spare t shirt mints Quote
bluesparky Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Me got: Leatherman, Small alan key set, Fuses (3,5,13 amp) wind up extension lead 4 way block 13A- IEC cable 13A - fig 8 cable 2 spare patch cables 2 spare instrument cables (main travels in bass case) 1 spare speaker cable (main cables travel in amp rack pocket) bar towel - needed after jumping around in front of lights! Spare pedal board PSU & cables Clothes pegs - sometimes needed to secure set lists or music to stand outside! Set of small watch makers screwdrivers Small polish cloth for bass Batteries of different types Pens, paper, pencil, rubber, manuscript paper Sharpie marker pens Spare velcro straps to wind up cables with tuner (for when pedal board isn't there) RCD device Gaffa tape PVC tape 2 new sets of strings (and usually and old set too) Torch I need to get a drum key, sounds handy! It all fits beautifully in an old computer bag, lots of lovely compartments for it all to live it, and it has a pully-up handle and wheels too. Quote
Happy Jack Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 My bass. The key for the Rolling truck Stones thing right outside. Quote
Deep Thought Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Leads Tuners Batteries for same Roadie Rench (sort of onstage multitool-allen keys & screwdrivers) Earplugs Plectra Setlists CD recording of the last 2 minutes and 57 seconds of the Apollo 11 countdown (which we go onstage to) Film can of drawing pins for the backdrop Zoom H4 Gerber Multitool Jeweller's screwdrivers Biro Something edible-usually an energy bar of some sort Towel Camera Spare strings if I have a set-I have a spare bass in the event of busted strings Rennies or similar Paracetamol Gaffa tape String Strap Straplock spanner A bag of 1984 USAF Senior Missile Man badges Microphone Extension cord Bottle of Lucozade Must take a torch in future. Quote
Rich Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 My gig bag/case contains: Tuner Cable Wireless transmitter PP3s FastFret Strings Music & set lists Earplugs Strap oh, and a bass. The tools and stuff live in my toolbox. Too much to list here Quote
seymourfluid Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Spare strings Spare lead Tuner 15 cans of cider 15 cans of Bitter 15 cans Stella The beer was £5 a pint. Sold the Stella to the guitarists Sold the bitter to the singer. Drunk the cider. Got paid as well. Thats showbiz. :-) Quote
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