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Essential equipment for gigging.

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Winnb

Nov 4, 2010
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#1
Yeah there's probably already a list like this on the site, but I'm new to the site and just getting back into gigging after several years off. And I don't mean your guitar and amp, etc... I mean all that little **** that everybody needs at some point in some gig somewhere.

So let's go. Add your own:

duct tape
extra cables (long and short)
flashlight (and batteries)
9v batteries
extra strings
pen and paper
business cards for the band
cel phone
more duct tape
bottled water (so you don't have to pay $3 for it at the bar)
 
#9
LIST SO FAR::

duct tape
extra cables (long and short)
flashlight (and batteries)
9v batteries
extra strings
pen and paper
business cards for the band
cel phone
more duct tape
bottled water (so you don't have to pay $3 for it at the bar)
bass
amp
other musicians as needed
Set List
DI Box
Earplugs
electrical outlet/surge protector
extension cords
picks
wireless unit
beer
redbull
vodka/bourbon/scotch/liquor of choice
 
#10
NO duct tape. Get yourself some gaff tape. Chicks dig it. It's like duck but has a cloth back and better adhesive - no residue. And it's black.

Also, several Sharpies. People always want our singer to sign stuff (and occasionally the rest of us), and she'll bring somewhere between none and one.

I used to pack extra tubes, but now I just bring my Barber Linden EQ and a DI.

If I were single, I'd bring some condoms. Fortunately, that ship sailed long ago.
 
#12
LIST SO FAR::

duct tape
extra cables (long and short)
flashlight (and batteries)
9v batteries
extra strings
pen and paper
business cards for the band
cel phone
more duct tape
bottled water (so you don't have to pay $3 for it at the bar)
bass
amp
other musicians as needed
Set List
DI Box
Earplugs
electrical outlet/surge protector
extension cords
picks
wireless unit
beer
redbull
vodka/bourbon/scotch/liquor of choice
gaff tape
several Sharpies
condoms (we hope!)
clip-on cup/bottle holder that attaches to the mic stand
 
#15
LIST SO FAR::

duct tape
extra cables (long and short)
flashlight (and batteries)
9v batteries
extra strings
pen and paper
business cards for the band
cel phone
more duct tape
bottled water (so you don't have to pay $3 for it at the bar)
bass
amp
other musicians as needed
Set List
DI Box
Earplugs
electrical outlet/surge protector
extension cords
picks
wireless unit
beer
redbull
vodka/bourbon/scotch/liquor of choice
gaff tape
several Sharpies
condoms (we hope!)
clip-on cup/bottle holder that attaches to the mic stand
Great hair, a winning smile, and something to throw at the drummer!
Cashews (snacks!)
Pepto-Bismal
Toilet paper
Extra underwear
Zip ties
Flash powder
1 banana
Spare car keys. (I see someone locked their keys in the car at the gig)
 

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