Where Have All The Beer Crates Gone?

[OldGit]

[quote name='51m0n' post='776170' date='Mar 16 2010, 12:44 PM']Bloody nora!

Wouldnt risk that with my rig, unless the stands resembled the Eiffel Tower, which would in itself possibly cause some other issues....[/quote]

Yeah but if all you need is a head high stage monitor it's an option. Afterall the tripods are designed for heavy ol' PA top cabs.

[farmer61]

Put all your accessories in a wheeled tool box, I have a v large Stanley one.

When you've got all you need out, put the cab on top of the tool box.

[url="http://www.powertoolsuk.co.uk/webcat/details.asp?ID=983"]A bit like this[/url]

[daz]

How about using milk crates?
I too lament the dearth of crates these days, they were great for knocking out the compartment slats and storing things in. I had several Babysham or Pony crates i used to keep my records in.(45s natch)

Edited March 16, 2010 by daz

[Stingray5]

If you're going to pack your own crate(s), you might want to take a look at these.
Ursus Folding Box Blue 46 Litre - £7.98 from B&Q. Folds down for easy storage. Holds up to 30kg in weight (as a container).
Disclaimer: I've not used them myself so can't fully vouch for them but they may suit some people.
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[Pete Academy]

Again, thanks for the suggestions. I looked at a Quiklok mixer stand today that was perfect - right height and everything, and I can buy it at trade price.

I don't want to swap my gear, as I'm really happy with the sound.

The in-ear monitor option looks tempting. I'll talk to our engineer about it...he's a sound guy. <pun intended>

Edited March 16, 2010 by Pete Academy

[OldGit]

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='776580' date='Mar 16 2010, 06:54 PM']Again, thanks for the suggestions. I looked at a Quiklok mixer stand today that was perfect - right height and everything, and I can buy it at trade price.

I don't want to swap my gear, as I'm really happy with the sound.

The in-ear monitor option looks tempting. I'll talk to our engineer about it...he's a sound guy. <pun intended>[/quote]


Let us know how you get on Pete.

[51m0n]

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='776580' date='Mar 16 2010, 06:54 PM']Again, thanks for the suggestions. I looked at a Quiklok mixer stand today that was perfect - right height and everything, and I can buy it at trade price.

I don't want to swap my gear, as I'm really happy with the sound.

The in-ear monitor option looks tempting. I'll talk to our engineer about it...he's a sound guy. <pun intended>[/quote]

Those Quoklock stands look like proper 'mil-spec' gigging gear dont they!

Everything else seems more than a bit pony after you've got your hands on one of them

[Huw Foster]

Did a gig tonight at a venue which had plenty of beer crates for amp elevation. Disconcertingly sticky beer crates, but beer crates nonetheless.

Edited March 19, 2010 by Huwberry

[Toddy]

Thinking outside the box here,,,

Why dont you just get a beer crate!!!

Of course if you were really dedicated you could always have your legs chopped off,,, problem sorted....

(Just had a quiz question on who wants to be a millionaire on my phone,,, nearly dan is a tribute to which famous band,,,,,cool huh!!)

[Pete Academy]

[quote name='Toddy' post='779550' date='Mar 19 2010, 10:52 AM']Thinking outside the box here,,,

Why dont you just get a beer crate!!!

Of course if you were really dedicated you could always have your legs chopped off,,, problem sorted....

(Just had a quiz question on who wants to be a millionaire on my phone,,, nearly dan is a tribute to which famous band,,,,,cool huh!!)[/quote]

Now that's when you know you've made it.

[Toddy]

Our bleedin drummer worships you guys,,, mind you,,,, he does hit things for a living lol...

Will pop round the Green Tree later and get crates,,,, what colour you want?

[Pete Academy]

[quote name='Toddy' post='779620' date='Mar 19 2010, 11:53 AM']Our bleedin drummer worships you guys,,, mind you,,,, he does hit things for a living lol...

Will pop round the Green Tree later and get crates,,,, what colour you want? [/quote]

Those yellow Holsten ones will match my Markbass rig.

[xgsjx]

Considering borrowing an 18" bass bin off my bro for tomorrow's gig. Might even plug it in!

[fatback]

[quote name='51m0n' post='774723' date='Mar 14 2010, 09:45 PM']These are supposed to be the beans:-

[url="http://www.quiklok.com/catalog/?p=productsMore&iProduct=30&sName=WS-540"]Quicklok WS-540[/url]



Pretty expensive, but I know of at least one bassist who swears by them (under his Berg hs410 IIRC).

I'd love to get one, but they are seriously not cheap![/quote]


It doesn't even dare show you the price. Looks the biz tho.

[Pete Academy]

[quote name='fatback' post='779701' date='Mar 19 2010, 12:58 PM']It doesn't even dare show you the price. Looks the biz tho.[/quote]

This is actually top of my list. And I can get it at trade price. Cheers.

[51m0n]

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='779719' date='Mar 19 2010, 01:12 PM']This is actually top of my list. And I can get it at trade price. Cheers. [/quote]


Well for the tip off the very least you can do is do me a deal on one then /end_cheeky_git_mode

Edited March 19, 2010 by 51m0n

[Pete Academy]

[quote name='51m0n' post='779762' date='Mar 19 2010, 01:48 PM']Well for the tip off the very least you can do is do me a deal on one then /end_cheeky_git_mode[/quote]

[51m0n]

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='779778' date='Mar 19 2010, 01:54 PM'][/quote]

Well, it's always worth a punt isnt it

[Pete Academy]

[quote name='51m0n' post='779793' date='Mar 19 2010, 02:00 PM']Well, it's always worth a punt isnt it [/quote]

It certainly is, especially as you're a member of the elite Roscoe Owners Club.

[51m0n]

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='779795' date='Mar 19 2010, 02:03 PM']It certainly is, especially as you're a member of the elite Roscoe Owners Club. [/quote]

Absolutely, what greater mark of a man is there???

[Pete Academy]

[quote name='51m0n' post='779801' date='Mar 19 2010, 02:12 PM']Absolutely, what greater mark of a man is there??? [/quote]

Like your stuff on MySpace BTW. Is the Roscoe on that first track?

[OldGit]

[quote name='fatback' post='779701' date='Mar 19 2010, 12:58 PM']It doesn't even dare show you the price. Looks the biz tho.[/quote]

£80 retail so what's that? about 57p trade?

[51m0n]

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='779839' date='Mar 19 2010, 02:46 PM']Like your stuff on MySpace BTW. Is the Roscoe on that first track?[/quote]

Why thank-yew-verrr-much kind sir :blush:

Yeah definitely the Roscoe on the first track, and the second.

Love the sound I got in the bridge bit on that first track :wub:

Both with the d'Addarios it came with, damn they are some ultra-non-bendy cables! Sound pretty fine though.

HiBeams give me back the bendiness and playability, but have smoothed out the tone a bit more than I want, going for Lo-Beams next time, I just love the sound of them!

The rest are way earlier things with the old Vester, before I put EMGs in it. Not in the same league as the Roscoe (well, closer with the EMGs, but still not).

[51m0n]

[quote name='OldGit' post='779870' date='Mar 19 2010, 03:08 PM']£80 retail so what's that? about 57p trade?

[/quote]

[Pete Academy]

[quote name='51m0n' post='779879' date='Mar 19 2010, 03:19 PM']Why thank-yew-verrr-much kind sir :blush:

Yeah definitely the Roscoe on the first track, and the second.

Love the sound I got in the bridge bit on that first track :wub:

Both with the d'Addarios it came with, damn they are some ultra-non-bendy cables! Sound pretty fine though.

HiBeams give me back the bendiness and playability, but have smoothed out the tone a bit more than I want, going for Lo-Beams next time, I just love the sound of them!

The rest are way earlier things with the old Vester, before I put EMGs in it. Not in the same league as the Roscoe (well, closer with the EMGs, but still not).[/quote]

May the funk be with you.