Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread Part 43: Loud amps save lives! - Page 15

swspiers · #**281** 01-15-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by father of fires

Maybe I'm weird but I would lend my bass in this situation. I've seen gear break at shows and people let people use each others guitars and such.

This isn't some hack local band. You don't get to tour internationally if you're a complete dumb ****.

In this situation the band has a valid reason for not having gear but wants to play the show.

I'd do it. Karma goes both ways.

I have an Ibby SR-500 for such a situation...

mc_muench · #**282** 01-15-2013, 12:27 PM

I was hoping my Peavey 215 I got empty for $20 was one of the 215Ds, it ended up being one of the shallow ones. But I'm glad, those 215Ds have to be HUGE!!! The shallow ones are 14.5" deep, the deep ones are 19". My shallow one has massive amounts of bass with the 18s in it, I cant imagine how much more there would be if it was a 215D. I still want one though.

Even if its a shallow one I say $100 for a great ported 215 is a catch. Even better if you can get them to go lower.

Lazarus.Bird · #**283** 01-15-2013, 12:28 PM

Well they don't need a bass! I actually will let anyone use my gear, unless I already personally know them and dislike them. But at the same time, I'm not going to push other band members to do so if they don't want to. I'm the band organizer, not band boss.

**DethByDoom** · #**284** 01-15-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by father of fires

Maybe I'm weird but I would lend my bass in this situation. I've seen gear break at shows and people let people use each others guitars and such.

This isn't some hack local band. You don't get to tour internationally if you're a complete dumb ****.

In this situation the band has a valid reason for not having gear but wants to play the show.

I'd do it. Karma goes both ways.

True. They still wouldn't get my tbird. They'd get the mockingbird. If it was a good friend, who's bass filed miss set...yeah they'd probably get what ever I brought.

I guess as long as it seems they'll be respectful. I've had bad experiences though. Lending was how my peavey tnt115 got its speaker blown.

Lazarus.Bird · #**285** 01-15-2013, 12:33 PM

Thing is, if we let them borrow guitars, then we also gotta make sure they're strung up properly to tune to C#, set up so they play ok, etc. This is why I think renting is the better option. Have the shop set up the guitars before hand, and no one's feelings get hurt if something happens. But I think we'll just tell them worst case scenario we can help em out.

I just wanna play shows and stop dealing with all this bs! If this has taught me anything, it's that planning even a 3 day tour is one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life lol.

Lazarus.Bird · #**286** 01-15-2013, 12:36 PM

Guess I should also add that I really like this band and am excited to play with them. Just a bunch of little things all adding up and really getting to me today lol.

**DethByDoom** · #**287** 01-15-2013, 12:36 PM

Time for a beer!

**CL400Peavey** · #**288** 01-15-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazarus.Bird

Guess I should also add that I really like this band and am excited to play with them. Just a bunch of little things all adding up and really getting to me today lol.

As long as the rest of the band is cool with them using their amps/backline those rental prices shouldnt be terrible. Heck I would pay that myself to get the tour rolling.

father of fires · #**289** 01-15-2013, 12:40 PM

Unless you're playing Floyd Roses then you could just set up for your set and then they can tune for theirs. They're using borrowed gear. They should have no expectation of perfect playability.

father of fires · #**290** 01-15-2013, 12:42 PM

Back in my teen years, I broke a string mid set and the bassist in the headlining band went and grabbed his bass for me. It really made me appreciate the bond that music creates between strangers.

JoeVictim · #**291** 01-15-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazarus.Bird

Guess I should also add that I really like this band and am excited to play with them. Just a bunch of little things all adding up and really getting to me today lol.

haha. Man, we've had a hard enough time setting up local shows. I can't imagine setting up out of town shows over the period of a few days... Hope it doesn't burn you out too much.

Lazarus.Bird · #**292** 01-15-2013, 12:44 PM

Well right now, the fruits of my labor stand to yield 3 shows that will be epic as ****, so as long as everything works out it will be worth it.

OysteinosaurusG · #**293** 01-15-2013, 12:51 PM

actually, the reason why DIY/underground bands avoid bringing their instruments into the US is trouble with work permits. my friends' band learned this first hand some years ago. I'm fuzzy on the details, but seem to remember that there are some rules about coming into the US to make money playing music. they solved this problem the next time they went by more or less taking five different flights so the customs officers wouldn't think that they were a band.

JoeVictim · #**294** 01-15-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by father of fires

Back in my teen years, I broke a string mid set and the bassist in the headlining band went and grabbed his bass for me. It really made me appreciate the bond that music creates between strangers.

+1. But mid set vs a 3 day tour, is a little different.

I see both sides of the coin, but I guess this is between Supervoid, Borracho, and the touring band.

JoeVictim · #**295** 01-15-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazarus.Bird

Well right now, the fruits of my labor stand to yield 3 shows that will be epic as ****, so as long as everything works out it will be worth it.

You'll forget all about what a PITA it was when you are rocking the **** out! We want gig pics too damnit! And maybe come this way next time you have a long weekend

father of fires · #**296** 01-15-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by OysteinosaurusG

actually, the reason why DIY/underground bands avoid bringing their instruments into the US is trouble with work permits. my friends' band learned this first hand some years ago. I'm fuzzy on the details, but seem to remember that there are some rules about coming into the US to make money playing music. they solved this problem the next time they went by more or less taking five different flights so the customs officers wouldn't think that they were a band.

I've heard of US bands being turned away in Europe for the same thing.

Don't show up on the same flight as your merch.

Lazarus.Bird · #**297** 01-15-2013, 01:27 PM

NCD for my guitarist.

Ancient Tone · #**298** 01-15-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazarus.Bird

NCD for my guitarist.

Nice!!!! Love the wine red tolex and wheat, great color combo.

mbelue · #**299** 01-15-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazarus.Bird

NCD for my guitarist.

Purdy, love the oxblood.

Sartori · #**300** 01-15-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by OldCrow

The main reason is I can't fit two in my car at the same time. It would be total overkill until I can get both to shows ha ha. Who am I kidding though if it is available in two weeks I'll probably pick it up.

Minor details. My 2x15 can only fit in the pickup truck... which means I pretty much can't use it if it's raining. But that's not important. :P