Favorite Gig Vehicle

[Kmay]

This isn't to judge tour buses and trailers with roadies or planes.

I'm talking about the weekend warrior types or the people just starting to gig out that don't have a trailer and band ride.

I've been in bands where we had that stuff and its F'n great! Roadies included! Lol!

Now I'm hitting the local circuit and I drive myself to the gig (or maybe a couple of us ride together). But no band vehicle regardless.

I currently have a Ford focus wagon. It has TONS of room for gear, but it is about to crap out on me. So I'm looking at getting another ride.

I was curious what everyone else drove for their daily driver AND it was utilized to carry the cabs, heads, instruments, racks and other gear or crap we feel like we need!

 

[AlembicPlayer]

I've used a van for tons of regional gigs(also my daily driver)
It can carry a lot of gear or people and it doubles for a back stage area or dressing room for outdoor shows.

 

[Richland123]

My last few band vehicles were mini vans that the middle and back seats either come out or fold down and have sliding doors on each side. Easy to get in and out.

 

[Lobster11]

I have a Honda Fit, and after four years I still wonder how a vehicle can be so small on the outside and so huge on the inside. For everyday use you've got a subcompact car that drives great, fits in tight parking spaces and gets great gas mileage. When you need to load it up, it has a remarkable amount of storage space with the back seats folded down -- an amount that rivals a small SUV and far exceeds most hatchbacks. Compared to other hatchbacks, for example, (a) it has a higher roof/ceiling, so more vertical space (bonus: more headroom for the driver as well); (b) the back seats fold down completely flat, creating an almost seamless flat floor; (c) the size of the hatch opening itself is larger, so you can actually get big things into (and out of) it. And it costs less than a Civic. I can't say enough good things about it!

 

[Gaolee]

I love my van. The only thing I don't love about it is fuel mileage.

 

[BBox Bass]

As I've said in other threads, my Subaru Outback is a terrific gig car. It gets me through the worst snowstorms and easily holds my bass rig and PA gear. I plan on driving it into the ground and then replacing it with another Outback.

 

[fjadams]

If I was looking one of the first would be a new or used Ford Transit depending on available funds.
It'll carry all the equipment of most bands plus a seat or two for passengers.

 

[Winfred]

I like small wagons. But be careful, don't buy a vehicle with lots of extra room for gear. 2 bad things will happen:

1. Your band mates will want you to haul their "stuff".

2. GAS attacks will cause you to fill the car with your "stuff".

 

[fdeck]

I always mention in these threads that it's cheaper to downsize your gear than to upsize your car. My gigmobile is a Scion XA, and I usually transport myself with upright bass and amp, plus the guitarist and his gear. It's cozy, but I'd rather not pour gas into a bigger car.

 

[GBassNorth]

You really need this...
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BMW Isetta 250

Just enough room in the passenger seat for your bass, just enough room on the shelf behind the seats for your amp and just enough room on the rear rack for your bass cabinet. Problem solved, you can haul all your gear and not have to haul anyone else's stuff. Fits in any parking space and sips gasoline.

 

[MattZilla]

I always mention in these threads that it's cheaper to downsize your gear than to upsize your car. My gigmobile is a Scion XA, and I usually transport myself with upright bass and amp, plus the guitarist and his gear. It's cozy, but I'd rather not pour gas into a bigger car.

I truly find the db in an xa impossible to believe. I would love a pic of this.

 

[fdeck]

I truly find the db in an xa impossible to believe. I would love a pic of this.

Rehearsal is Thursday. I'll take a pic.

 

[PortlandBass77]

I use this:

It's the only vehicle I can fit my 10 x 10 in.....

 

[Skasteadyb]

Mazda 6 wagon till recently getting a chevy Equinox. Mazda 6 had more room and I could slide in my 810 cab with ease. I downsized to a 410 when switching cars. This one works out.

 

[Big Hoss]

F150 4x4 with a cap.

 

[physics]

Thanks for this thread, since I'll be needing to replace my car soon and I'm looking for a daily driver that can easily carry the gear that I'd like to transport to the places where I practice. I'm currently using a Ford Focus ZX3 hatchback, which isn't bad as a transport vehicle for my bass gear but I'd like to get something a little bigger, that could maybe allow me to carry another 210 cab with good ingress and egress through the hatchback or through some side doors. That Honda Fit looks interesting.

 

[friendlybass]

Hatchbacks. Me and my dad (drummer) fit my 210, 115, rack, bass, and pedalbag, his drum set (4 piece), a behringer PA head and 2 pa speakers in his ford focus hatchback.
Also an el camino

 

[Strung_Low]

Subarus are great gig cars, any f them..I have an impreza that fits a ton of gear with room for at least one other person...or, as others have said, get a mini van..id pick one up cheap at an auction

 

[SirMjac28]

Rolls Royce it just says cla$$.

 

[Scooberto]

My rythym guitarist has a 2011 Z71 with a 6x12' Homesteader that haul our gear in. Years ago when I played in a punk band, our singer/guitarist had an early 90's Ford Probe. It had enough room for his 4x12 cab, head, guitar, and my bass. Great on gas though!