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07-22-2011, 12:19 AM
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07-22-2011, 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by crj14525  Always bring duct tape to a gig | I just used duct tape to tape my set lists down at an outdoor gig tonight.
Besides, it's the handyman's secret weapon.
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07-22-2011, 12:28 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cincinnati Ohio | | Duct tape is important. It's the "handymans secret weapon". I have to ask what does it have to do with bass playing?  |
07-22-2011, 12:32 AM
| | | | Its duct tape. It has everything to do with everything. I even used it as a strap when I forgot mine once. |
07-22-2011, 02:11 AM
| | | | so true,i did a gig recently and played through the house rig.it was a gk head with a huge cab loaded with 10's and a fifteen.the cab vibrated so much that the head fell off twice.after the second time it didn't sound quite right lol.. |
07-22-2011, 06:25 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dover Delaware | | | And a half or better roll makes a great cup holder on your cab! |
07-22-2011, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Frankjohnson And a half or better roll makes a great cup holder on your cab! | I won't have a drink onstage without it!
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07-22-2011, 06:45 AM
| | | | It's all well and good having duct tape. However, I would imagine the first rule is always bring your bass to a gig.
I may be wrong though...
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07-22-2011, 06:46 AM
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07-22-2011, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by crj14525 Always bring duct tape to a gig | We disagree. The important lesson is Gaffer's tape does everything you wish duct tape could do. Find a Highland 2 In. X 180 Ft. Gaffer's Tape - 6910 at The Home Depot
Duct tape is a waste of $$.
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07-23-2011, 09:59 AM
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note the duct tape hanging from his tom mounts.
i've seen him live probably 6-7 times. always noticed the duct tape in that exact spot.
i guess thats something he's learned after doing 200+ shows a year for 18 years. |
07-23-2011, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 251 | +1
I've used gaff tape for everything from car repairs to shortening pants - it's always the right tool for the job.
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07-23-2011, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 251 | If I could liberate gaffers tape from work.....that is what I would have!
Nuff said  |
07-23-2011, 02:14 PM
| | | +1 to Gaff Tape.
But Im sure if you forget your bass, a simple solution can be made from duct or gaff tape. I dig the tone on this one.  |
07-23-2011, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 251 | +1,000,000
And, it's actually "duck" tape, not "duct" tape. |
07-23-2011, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BassmanSBK And, it's actually "duck" tape, not "duct" tape. | I think Duck Tape is a brand of duct tape.
Also I though the 3 1 rule was don'r hook up with the singer ... maybe that's #2 :P |
07-23-2011, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BassmanSBK +1,000,000
And, it's actually "duck" tape, not "duct" tape. | I might be wrong on this.. but I think that it is duct, but the most known brand is Duck. Its called a "genericized trademark."
Its like with a "Q-Tip", the product is not actually called Q-Tips, they are cotton swabs, Q-Tip is the brand.
Same goes for:
Roller Blades (company) products are In Line Skates.
Kleenex (company) products are tissues
Band Aid (company) products are Adhesive Bandages |
07-23-2011, 02:33 PM
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Endorsing artist: Musicman basses, Hipshot products | | Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: New York City | | | I'm going to guess that I've played close to 2000 shows in my life. I never brought any duct tape, nor gaffers tape, and never needed it. What am I missing, and what do you all feel you need it for? |
07-23-2011, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Nazium I think Duck Tape is a brand of duct tape.
Also I though the 3 1 rule was don'(t) hook up with the singer ... maybe that's #2 :P | It worked for Fleetwood Mac... for a bit. |
07-23-2011, 04:31 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Hampshire, USA | | | +1! Gaffer's Tape is a must-have, at least in my book.
Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not....
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