Stage attire 2019

[bettyseldest]

I guy I know (Pete Lincoln) joined the 70's band The Sweet a few years ago as bassist/frontman, I was disappointed to find that this is the way they currently dress on stage. (I think the T shirts are courtesy of Backstage Rockstar, run by their keyboardist/guitarist Tony O'Hara);

Whereas back in the day;

 

[Spidey2112]

How did I not see this post until now...
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Yes yes yes

Not sure, but I'm glad you got back to your roots...

 

[TonyP-]

Not sure, but I'm glad you got back to your roots...

...When the warm weather comes...Shhh...Don't tell but my Buddy Bryan Beller had one at NAMM. the jokes were subtle after that...

 

[Skokiaan]

Every time our one(out of 2)guitarist has to tune, we hafta stop everything while he goes back to his amp, gets the tuner, f---s* with it, puts it back on the amp, and is ready. 2+/- minutes of 'dead air' while the dancers look at us expectantly. I turn mine on, adjust, and done in about 10-12 seconds. Which is better? Particularly since the crowd has no idea what is on the headstock anyway.
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If it takes your guitarist two minutes to tune his guitar, especially in the middle of a set, you need a better guitarist (or he needs a better guitar). If what you say is true, I suspect having a tuning pedal or rack tuner wouldn't save him any time.

I check my tuning mid-set from time to time with a Snark that I leave clipped to my guitar stand. It takes ten seconds or less, which includes removing the tuner from the stand, clipping it to my bass, and returning it to the stand. It ain't rocket surgery.

Clip on tuners hanging on a headstock is a bad look.

 

[John Patten]

Dresslily.com has some amazing and inexpensive loud men's shirts. Here are a few examples

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Dresslily sizes are often very small - I ordered a couple of cool shirts in 2XL (my usual size) that were so small I gave them to my 13-year old grandson. I would order sizes at least two sizes above what you normally wear.

 

[GonePlaid]

If it takes your guitarist two minutes to tune his guitar, especially in the middle of a set, you need a better guitarist (or he needs a better guitar). If what you say is true, I suspect having a tuning pedal or rack tuner wouldn't save him any time.

I check my tuning mid-set from time to time with a Snark that I leave clipped to my guitar stand. It takes ten seconds or less, which includes removing the tuner from the stand, clipping it to my bass, and returning it to the stand. It ain't rocket surgery.

Clip on tuners hanging on a headstock is a bad look.

There was a whole thread on tuners awhile back re leaving them on or not. The only people who'll notice are other bass/guitar players. The rest of the crowd wouldn't have a clue about yer amp, axe, pedals, mic, or any of the other accoutrements of live performance. So, while you're entitled to your feelings about tuners, in this situation you're wrong. Our other guitarist, btw, tunes his by ear during songs if needed and by tuner at the start of a set. For some reason, the previously referred to guitarist has-or thinks he has-tuning problems with each of his guitars(not cheapies),whichever he brings to the gig. IDK why it takes him as long as it does but it inserts a delay in the proceedings. And, in case you're wondering, it's a democratic(not politically)group, i.e., not a "leader/sidemen" situation. Unfortunately, there's really nothing that can be done w/o hurt feelings, which aren't worth the potential fall-out.
BTW(again), take a look at the new D'Addario NS Micro Tuner[no, I don't work for them].

 

[GonePlaid]

Dresslily sizes are often very small - I ordered a couple of cool shirts in 2XL (my usual size) that were so small I gave them to my 13-year old grandson. I would order sizes at least two sizes above what you normally wear.

Whenever I've had to replace a tux jacket, I'll put on whatever the sales person hands me, then raise my arms to playing position. Their looks are priceless. When I explain that I'm a bass player and I need the jacket to not cut off circulation while I'm playing, they go get one a size-or two-larger.

 

[Bodeanly]

I guy I know (Pete Lincoln) joined the 70's band The Sweet a few years ago as bassist/frontman, I was disappointed to find that this is the way they currently dress on stage. (I think the T shirts are courtesy of Backstage Rockstar, run by their keyboardist/guitarist Tony O'Hara);

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Whereas back in the day;

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First song on tomorrow’s set is Fox on the Run!

 

[Christcr]

Clip on tuners hanging on a headstock is a bad look.

Agree with this. Honestly, if you are so dependent on a tuner being right there 24/7/365, why not rout the top of the body and put something in like the acoustic Fishmans have (a tuner right there on top of the body)? it would look better.

I think an empty Quaker oatmeal container hanging off the end of the headstock would look less tacky than a clip-on tuner. We could also put a small box of kleenex and water bottle holder on that headstock for convenience...

(note: just another opinion... since someone brought it up)

 

[AndyPanda]

 

[Ottobasskirk]

Everybody remember!!! You can deduct band uniforms from your taxes, along with equipment, travel, advertising.....all kinds of stuff.

 

[GonePlaid]

Everybody remember!!! You can deduct band uniforms from your taxes, along with equipment, travel, advertising.....all kinds of stuff.

Especially if it's clothes you wouldn't otherwise wear.

 

[GonePlaid]

Agree with this. Honestly, if you are so dependent on a tuner being right there 24/7/365, why not rout the top of the body and put something in like the acoustic Fishmans have (a tuner right there on top of the body)? it would look better.

I think an empty Quaker oatmeal container hanging off the end of the headstock would look less tacky than a clip-on tuner. We could also put a small box of kleenex and water bottle holder on that headstock for convenience...

(note: just another opinion... since someone brought it up)

BTW, not dependent: handy. And can't fall and break. We'll continue to not agree on tuners or clothes. What's right for one ain't necessarily right for all. Just those of us who are "right".

 

[Christcr]

BTW, not dependent: handy. And can't fall and break. We'll continue to not agree on tuners or clothes. What's right for one ain't necessarily right for all. Just those of us who are "right".

Well yes, but we just gotta agree on that Hamer 12-string bass up above being cool. Even if it were to have a big ugly tuner dangling from its headstock or the player wearing a Mr. Rogers sweater. (hey the sweater worked for Rick Nielsen, along with the ball cap and goofy faces)

 

[GonePlaid]

Well yes, but we just gotta agree on that Hamer 12-string bass up above being cool. Even if it were to have a big ugly tuner dangling from its headstock or the player wearing a Mr. Rogers sweater. (hey the sweater worked for Rick Nielsen, along with the ball cap and goofy faces)

Yeah, but Rick Nielsen is.....uh.....er.....Rick Nielsen. Pre Cheap Trick he was in a group(on keyboard)called FUSE. Looked even weirder.

 

[1bassplayinfool]

 

[bholder]

I guy I know (Pete Lincoln) joined the 70's band The Sweet a few years ago as bassist/frontman, I was disappointed to find that this is the way they currently dress on stage. (I think the T shirts are courtesy of Backstage Rockstar, run by their keyboardist/guitarist Tony O'Hara);

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Whereas back in the day;

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I dunno, I'm kinda glad they're not wearing the tight shiny spandex any more.

 

[Skokiaan]

This is typical stage wear for me. (Notice the Snark tuner is on my guitar stand).

 

[GonePlaid]

I dunno, I'm kinda glad they're not wearing the tight shiny spandex any more.

May not be available in their current sizes.

 

[eff-clef]

Dresslily.com has some amazing and inexpensive loud men's shirts. Here are a few examples

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I like it! I'm tired of wearing cool T shirts. Do they have any that will fit a chubby Bass Player? Those pictures look like they are form fitted for models.