Gaffer tape costs a bit more than duct tape, but the difference is only a few bucks.Ĭables. It also sticks less so it doesn’t leave any annoying residue. We recommend gaffers tape as it’s sturdier than duct tape. Whether it’s for taping cables to the floor or fixing your instrument, bringing a roll of tape can never hurt. If you’re a guitarist, a set of allen keys is essential. If you don’t already have any, check out our list of the best toolkits and multitools for guitarists. If you’re a drummer, make sure you’ve got your tuning keys and plenty of moongel on you.
Make sure you have the right tools for your equipment. Having some cash on you is always a good idea in case of an emergency, not just when playing a gig. It doesn’t have to be enormous amounts of money, just enough to buy a pack of strings or set of tools.
Having some spare cash can save you if you don’t have all the tools you need. Packing a few granola bars and some crackers can save you in a pinch. Not eating enough could result in a sugar-dip which can make you faint and possibly hurt yourself or someone else. Gigs are often combined with a lot of nerves and very hot stages, which both don’t go well with an empty stomach. It can be distracting and uncomfortable at best, and down right dangerous at worst. No one likes to play on an empty stomach. This seems obvious, but the amount of times I’ve witnessed musicians forget the most essential of things in their rig is staggering.įourth: Food. Make sure you have your slides, capos, fingerpicks, picks, business cards, merch, setlist, ear protection or whatever you need to use. They usually only cost a few bucks and can save your ass when you’re about to play a gig. Whether it’s 9 volt batteries for your effect pedals or active pickups, or AAA batteries for anything else, at some point you’re gonna need ‘em. Spare strings could be the difference between a gig happening and not happening. I know it’s not your responsibility to provide the other band members with strings, but it’s better to play a show than to be right. Not just for your own instrument, but for the other instruments in your band as well. In this article I’ll show you a list of things you should have in your gig bag, as well as some creative solutions for storing everything.īy the way, if you don’t already have a gig bag, we’ve got you covered – check out our lists of the best gig bags for acoustic guitars and the best gig bags for electric guitars. This ranges from spare batteries to food. Step one in making sure your gig happens the way it should is by stuffing your gigbag with everything you might need. One thing I learned from playing gigs is that you never know what might go wrong, and whether it’s your fault or not, it’s better to be prepared.
This means making sure you’re prepared for any situation that might me thrown your way. It’s absolutely essential to have all the tools of the trade with you when you’re about to go on stage. Or forgetting your capo when you’re about to go on stage with your acoustic folk band. Tool bags are generally heavy duty and are meant to support weight and afford good protection for our precious gear of which it seems there is never a day that goes by without having a bout of G.A.S.We all know the intense struggle of snapping a string during a rehearsal, and not having a spare set of strings with you. In my estimation tool bags are a very feasible alternative to what may be offered at online music retailers. There are a slew of 'tool bags' that offer wheels, various sizes, shapes and configurations. It can be slung over the shoulder or carried by the strong handle. This particular bag (and I'm not endorsing this brand) will not support the FC12 at 20" but at 11 1/2 " wide will carry an FC6 and FM3 and cables and plenty of snacks. However this bag is easily fitted across my shoulder and partially across the back which allows for a light weight amp and guitar to be transported in one shot, saving multiple trips for handling other gear.
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This bag was bought years ago (for music paraphernalia) so probably all prices are higher but they are a very sturdy alternative, but not a backpack that allows hands free travel. After finding this thread it occurred to me that some tool bags that I have could be a reasonable answer if more gear is added. Currently, just carrying the FM3, cables, straps and picks (!) I'm using a laptop carrying case.
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