That was my thought process too. ...sometimes it is on stage, but if space is tight, it's not. So I wasn't sure how to answer, but I answered no. Just thought you'd want that info given the thrust of your questions.
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Survey for Gigging Bass Players
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I don't know what your concept is, but on the off chance that you're considering a case that doubles as a platform, I'd just say that, more often than not, when space on a gig is restricted, it is usually restricted in floorspace.
Mic stands, cymbal stands, amps, monitors, a snake, all take up space. There is usually more room to move around from the feet up. I've found that people tend to underestimate how much floor space a live band needs to operate comfortably.
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This is so true, and with this statement you have inadvertently reinforced my argument which in turn gives a lot of weight to my product .. thank you sir.
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Done. I too am one of those guys that has been doing this along time with a system that works well and has for the past 25 years.
Good luck with your idea.
Good luck with your idea.
I know it says for gigging bassist but depending on what it is exactly this product could be good for another audience too. I don't gig but I have like 7 basses, 2 guitars, full 4x10 cab and a little pedal board set up as well. All that plus all the spare parts/tools/cables I have means that my room right now is bed, couch and bass stuff. I think along with gigging musicians this might also be able to help all of us who have a lot of stuff but not a lot of space to put it. Of course because we don't know what it is I can't say anything exactly but it could be something you haven't thought about yet
I look forward to seeing what it is, good luck!
Done. If i played dives as a hobby i MIGHT be interested in something like this as it would mean playing small stages and spending day job cash on gear.
However, i just use a small cab for yhat stuff and could go completely direct for most other gigs so space isnt an issue.
However, i just use a small cab for yhat stuff and could go completely direct for most other gigs so space isnt an issue.
Done! Sounds intriguing.
The things that save me the most space on stage are these little string swing holders that attach to the amp cab, eliminating the need for guitar stands. I always bring a backup bass, so I have one for each side of the cab.
However, in order to be tall enough to work, you either have to have a couple cabs stacked or a tall enough/adjustable amp stand to keep your instruments up off the floor. Unless you bring a pad or something to put on the floor and use the string swings just to keep the instruments from falling over.
My goal is to be able to make one trip from the car with all my gear. 2 basses, one micro head, one light 212 cab, one multi effects/dI/tuner pedal, plus cables, extension cords, tape, etc. And then I'd like it to stay all organized together on stage with me so I can keep an eye on it in one spot and not worry about a part of it getting separated and going missing.
I'm close now with my cab in one hand, double gig bag on my back, and a backpack & amp stand in the other hand. If my gig bag had bigger/more accessory pockets so I could eliminate the backpack, it would be easier.
The things that save me the most space on stage are these little string swing holders that attach to the amp cab, eliminating the need for guitar stands. I always bring a backup bass, so I have one for each side of the cab.
However, in order to be tall enough to work, you either have to have a couple cabs stacked or a tall enough/adjustable amp stand to keep your instruments up off the floor. Unless you bring a pad or something to put on the floor and use the string swings just to keep the instruments from falling over.
My goal is to be able to make one trip from the car with all my gear. 2 basses, one micro head, one light 212 cab, one multi effects/dI/tuner pedal, plus cables, extension cords, tape, etc. And then I'd like it to stay all organized together on stage with me so I can keep an eye on it in one spot and not worry about a part of it getting separated and going missing.
I'm close now with my cab in one hand, double gig bag on my back, and a backpack & amp stand in the other hand. If my gig bag had bigger/more accessory pockets so I could eliminate the backpack, it would be easier.
