live playing

Hi guys. Just joined a band that play in F#. Has anyone achieved a set up that sounds good in this key? I have already tried a 4 string and using the digitech drop pedal. My next test is a 5 string with extra thick strings - drop that to A or better still G# and using the drop pedal to go...

How many of you really play live, have a rig, have had duscussions with the drummer, the vocalist, etc.? How many of you only play with your small combo in your room and still haven´t been out there in the "jungle" ? Considering what you were you doing before the lockdown.