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"No, you may not use my amp."

#42
If I don't know you, you're not using my gear...period. My answer to any stranger asking to use my gear: "Sorry man, I've had bad experiences lending my equipment." If the guy doesn't respect that or persists/begs/ etc. I have no problem looking him directly in the eye and saying it again....much slower. Even if the guy is willing to put up the cash (and I've *never* seen that), I wouldn't want to go through the hassle of having to replace my gear. Been there, done that. Never again.
 
#44
I think it's even harder for the guys that run the basic Ampeg SVTCL through the 810 setup. Venues just see that as a chance to get everyone to use it. "Oh it takes so long to move, blah, blah blah." Dude, I can get an 810 off stage in 10 seconds or less.

Funny enough, us bassists aren't the only ones experiencing it. At my band's last show our drummer was forced to ditch his prized $4K custom SJC kit to play on the next band's ****** kit, just for the sake of saving time during set-up and tear down. Lame

I agree with only lending to folks I know, or sharing with a band I'm on tour with. Otherwise, I say nay.
 
#45
I suppose I'm the odd one out here. If someone wants to borrow my rig or my bass I'm perfectly fine with that assuming of course, the person is mature enough to know how to handle things carefully and not visibly intoxicated.

I've never run across a musician who was inconsiderate or as incompetent as those in this thread seem to fear.
 
#49
Nev375 said:
I suppose I'm the odd one out here. If someone wants to borrow my rig or my bass I'm perfectly fine with that assuming of course, the person is mature enough to know how to handle things carefully and not visibly intoxicated.

I've never run across a musician who was inconsiderate or as incompetent as those in this thread seem to fear.
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My experience as well. Guess we've been lucky.
 
#50
Hello all,

Your ideas and opinions are all valid. My take on the subject is this; if I know and TRUST the borrower then I have no issues. I've been in the awkward position of needing to ask to use another bassist's gear and I was very respectful and VERY thankful for his generosity.

One more thing: No liquid on 'lectronics, EVER!!! I'm positive that we all have horror stories regarding this subject.

Later, Kirk
 
#51
Fawkes007 said:
OK, just venting a bit here - I am sick and tired of bass players from other bands sharing the same bill with my band asking me if it's "OK" if they "borrow" my amp for their set. Bring your own gear, dammit! I even had one guy ask if he could play my bass! Are you freaking serious?

And I am sick and tired of this newfound practice by the clubs asking that "bands share equipment to make transitions easier." The only people this makes it easier on is the club, all so they can pay the band $100, if that?

Maybe I wouldn't be such a jerk about this if the one time I did loan my amp to another band their bass player fried it during their set (and we went on afterwards - I had to play through house PA!). Guess who got stuck with the repair bill?
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WHAT!? lol man thats a new level.

slightly different if he broke a string or two for some reason but still. outside of emegencies thats crazy. hell to be honest if i had to ask to use another guys bass, id probly tell my band to do the set without me. the amp question is a little different, but not much i suppose. i currently dont have a rig aside from my bass (i used to be on guitar before switching fairly recently, so im starting all over again with gear :s) so if the venue or promoter cant provide one, im screwed, and id maybe ask another bands bassist if i could use it. id have the decency to be ashamed though, and wouldnt touch his settings.
 
#52
Just did a big show last night with multiple local bands, and I put my amp in as the backline.
Turned out fine and everyone dug the sound.
Am I worried about someone breaking it? I'd like to see them try.
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#55
Luckie said:
Just did a big show last night with multiple local bands, and I put my amp in as the backline.
Turned out fine and everyone dug the sound.
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I did the same thing last night--"brand new" Acoustic 370 and my SWR Bigfoot. In fact, the bass player broke a string so I let him finish the set with my T40. They even stayed at my house. Sometimes you have to help out.

Of course, as soon as I handed him my bass, he dropped it. AND, my next post will be about a blown speaker in my Bigfoot.

So maybe you "no way" guys have a point....
 
#59
Luckie said:
Too bad about the blown speaker, but that must've been some sweet tone.
He dropped a t-40? Was the floor okay? ;)
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He tried to save it with his foot. And his foot was not okay...

Yes, it was glorious tone. The T40 ripped it up, the kid before me had a an active jazz bass--sounded very aggressive--and the first person had a vintage Ric (which I thought sounded great--you could hear the bass outside in the street--but she thought was "muddy." Boooooo!!!)

Hopefully I can get the cab up and running. I'm going to fiddle with it now.
 
#60
onosson said:
Above and beyond the call of duty! But good for you for helping out... I've been on the road in my early 20s with no $$ and nowhere to stay before, places to crash at were very much appreciated.
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I was cool with it, but to be honest I'm getting too old for it. They were up all night giggling. At 5am I wanted to go out there and yell, "You kids quit your laughing shut the hell up and go to sleep!" I'm not a dad though. I'm trying to be a cool middle aged guy, but every day it gets harder and harder.

EDIT: The more I think about it, the more I realize I am set in my ways. I wanted to go right to sleep, get up reasonably early, get a coffee and sandwich at the little cafe down the street, come home, clean up the kitchen, vacuum the living room, and go shopping all before napping in front of football. I am an old fart.
 

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