Ontario Canadian TB'ers

[groovecraver]

I have a gig on March 15, 2014 in your beautiful country. I am flying from the Washington D.C. area and don't particularly want to check my bass.
We are playing in Fort Frances, ON P9A 3M3 Canada. I was told the sound company we are using does not provide guitars. Does anyone know of a nearby place to rent a bass while I am there ? I would also rent from a fellow TB'er. Please PM me if you have information on this topic. ( I hope this was posted on the correct forum )...thanks.

 

[Space Pickle]

Sorry, don't have anything to say other than WOW, Fort Frances is in the middle of freaking nowhere. But hey you got a gig so well done.

 

[Nagrom]

Unbolt your neck and pack your guitar in a standard suitcase with a gig bag.

 

[StyleOverShow]

Unbolt your neck and pack your guitar in a standard suitcase with a gig bag.

Never considered that, but now it seems obvious!

 

[nashman]

I'm not sure they have electricity there.

 

[Toolmybass]

You might want to try googling "Music Store Fort Frances Ontario" and see if they have anything used or a bass they can rent you.

 

[Roland GR 88]

Where are you landing ?

 

[groovecraver]

Thanks guys ! I'm coming into INL. The suitcase idea is very intriguing 😏. I hear you "Nashman" I'd better get a generator as well (LOL) ! I've never been to Canada but I am a proud Dingwall owner maybe Sheldon can hook me up 😃.

 

[RustyAxe]

Just don't tell the immigration officer you're going to play a gig. Technically you need a work visa, and all you get on entry is a visitor visa (that precludes any work for pay). And wear your long underwear!

 

[groovecraver]

Just don't tell the immigration officer you're going to play a gig. Technically you need a work visa, and all you get on entry is a visitor visa (that precludes any work for pay). And wear your long underwear!

Thanks for that. Good to know !!

 

[AltGrendel]

I'm not sure they have electricity there.

Oh, I'm sure they have something:

 

[Drunk Heffalump]

Hadda look that place up, man you're in the middle of Upper Rubber Boot Nowhere.

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[groovecraver]

Hadda look that place up, man you're in the middle of Upper Rubber Boot Nowhere.



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Thanks man. I saw that place but I get the feeling that I should rent a team of huskies and a sled instead !

 

[Space Pickle]

The closest cities are going to be Thunder Bay and Winnipeg, Manitoba (Winnipeg probably has a Long and McQuade).

 

[bobalu]

Sorry, don't have anything to say other than WOW, Fort Frances is in the middle of freaking nowhere. But hey you got a gig so well done.

Most Canadians have never even been there!

Winnipeg actually has two Long & McQuade's (the equivalent of your Guitar Centre). They rent everything. Good luck and enjoy your gig!

 

[Toolmybass]

The closest cities are going to be Thunder Bay and Winnipeg, Manitoba (Winnipeg probably has a Long and McQuade).

These cities would also be 4.5 and 5 hour drives from your gig. (one way)

 

[Toolmybass]

Most Canadians have never even been there!

Very true.

I go fishing once a year about 4 hours north of Ft. Frances. Some of the best fishing in N.A