Setup For Whisky

[walker rosewood]

I agree to save for a better amp first, and a DI, but as far as compressors go I think the BBE Opto Stomp is one hell of a deal. You can get it brand new on Amazon for a cheap as $65. Or buy used, then you can sell it for the price you paid when you're ready to upgrade. I love it for a 'set and forget' compressor. Most built in compressors on amps aren't that great.

 

[DizzyExiled]

My band never had to "pay to play" at the Whiskey, the Roxy, or the Troubador. We didn't get paid very much, and the $9 bottled beers were ****ing recockulous, but we never had to pay to play.

The band I tech for plays the Roxy in May, not paying for it. Played the Viper room last fall and i think it paid a couple hundred. not exactly sure. Sometimes pay-to-play can benefit you if you have merch, which can help cover the cost if not blow it away completely.