James, all very good advice. I have a somewhat unique situation in that I switch between bass guitar and upright acoustic bass depending on the song. I put together a small, inexpensive pedalboard containing an A/B switch, a tuner, and a preamp. The A/B switch allows me to change instruments easily and quickly between songs, and it has a silent connection to the tuner. Depending on the venue, feedback and booming can be a real problem with the upright acoustic bass. In addition to other basic non-technical solutions, that's what the preamp is for. It has functions to help eliminate this very annoying problem.
I carry all those things plus - 4 gang extension lead(s), spare fuses and power cables for my amp, a spare bass and a guitar stand. I prefer using flight cases for my instruments because they’re more robust.
Typing while watching. 9v and button cell batteries Spare cable Extension cord of some sort Polish cloth and cleaner Tools appropriate to guitars Gonna prop up the D'Addario screw on tuners. They never leave your guitar, thus they won't disappear because you can't loan it to someone. Plus, I really dislike when players leave their snark on the guitar during a show. The D'Addario is hidden behind the headstock.
I'd add a few mini bottles of spirits (such as those found in some hotels) or a little flask, because ... They aren't probably giving the musicians enough booze.
I don't know what it's called, but it's a small and inexpensive device you can plug into an electrical outlet to make sure the outlet is properly wired and grounded. Why plug into an outlet that's not properly grounded or might potentially hurt your gear?
I know the devices you mean... used to see them loads. Certainly in the uk I think we’re covered by heavy electrical regulations so most buildings have that built in...
The USA has pretty strong regulations, too, @@ebassguitar. Once in a while, though, we can run into a long lived temporary fix or something done by a handyman instead of an electrician. Someone in Bass Player magazine listed it close to 30 years ago, when I started learning bass. These gadgets are cheap insurance and, if nothing else, peace of mind.
You forgot the most important thing - a bass guitar. I kid you not - the bass player with a band that toured with us in the late 1980s got to a gig only to find he'd left his bass at the last gig in Newcastle. We were playing that night in Portsmouth so he had to borrow one of mine :-)
@@jonniegibbins I hope it was primo herb baby😉, How well can one 🎸hero perform, half geeked 😨🎈🎈🎈😁 maybe tree should be left in the gig bag till the after party😜🔀🔀🔀😳 then some play better
Yeah, I usually have most of the PA and had alot to pack. I left my two basses in the garage and showed up an hour away with nothing to play. Fortunate to find a loaner.
Excellent and a very practical Video. I would add 2 small towels (Damp one and keep other Dry) for keeping hands fresh. Thanks for sharing
Very nice tip, Niall! All the best!
James, all very good advice. I have a somewhat unique situation in that I switch between bass guitar and upright acoustic bass depending on the song. I put together a small, inexpensive pedalboard containing an A/B switch, a tuner, and a preamp. The A/B switch allows me to change instruments easily and quickly between songs, and it has a silent connection to the tuner. Depending on the venue, feedback and booming can be a real problem with the upright acoustic bass. In addition to other basic non-technical solutions, that's what the preamp is for. It has functions to help eliminate this very annoying problem.
That's brilliant, Harvey! Thanks for sharing that.. Cheers!
Agree with your list. I would add to it a small bottle of baby powder/ talc and fast fret for playing in those hot sticky venues
Great tip, David! Cheers!
I carry all those things plus - 4 gang extension lead(s), spare fuses and power cables for my amp, a spare bass and a guitar stand. I prefer using flight cases for my instruments because they’re more robust.
Yeah - excellent additions!!
I like to carry extra strings and my tuner but I took them out so I should put them back in
Yes, that would be very useful thanks for sharing Jasmin! Cheers!
I feel a tuner, is important and spare strings a spare bass if possible you never know.
Yes a tuner and spare strings would help. We never know, you're right! Great tip thanks for sharing cheers!
Typing while watching.
9v and button cell batteries
Spare cable
Extension cord of some sort
Polish cloth and cleaner
Tools appropriate to guitars
Gonna prop up the D'Addario screw on tuners. They never leave your guitar, thus they won't disappear because you can't loan it to someone. Plus, I really dislike when players leave their snark on the guitar during a show. The D'Addario is hidden behind the headstock.
Brilliant additions. Thanks for sharing that cheers!
I carry picks,tuner,extra strap,and spare strings in my gig bag and I also use snark tuner
Can’t beat the snark!
Carry extra USED(not dead) strings. So you can avoid the piano string sound of a new one and it doesn't need to stretch and go out of tune.
excellent addition! Cheers!
I'd add a few mini bottles of spirits (such as those found in some hotels) or a little flask, because ... They aren't probably giving the musicians enough booze.
Like it - haha!
Do NOT forget to put a couple painkillers tablets in your bag... you won't believe how hard it is to play a 4-hour gig with a headache... (true story)
Haha! That's a great tip! Cheers Bob!
I'm learning guitar but I can still learn bass too right?
Absolutely - there are many people who ‘double’ on both. I did for a while!
I don't know what it's called, but it's a small and inexpensive device you can plug into an electrical outlet to make sure the outlet is properly wired and grounded. Why plug into an outlet that's not properly grounded or might potentially hurt your gear?
I know the devices you mean... used to see them loads.
Certainly in the uk I think we’re covered by heavy electrical regulations so most buildings have that built in...
The USA has pretty strong regulations, too, @@ebassguitar. Once in a while, though, we can run into a long lived temporary fix or something done by a handyman instead of an electrician. Someone in Bass Player magazine listed it close to 30 years ago, when I started learning bass. These gadgets are cheap insurance and, if nothing else, peace of mind.
You forgot the most important thing - a bass guitar. I kid you not - the bass player with a band that toured with us in the late 1980s got to a gig only to find he'd left his bass at the last gig in Newcastle. We were playing that night in Portsmouth so he had to borrow one of mine :-)
How can lose your instrument,anything can happen I suppose.
@@henryfreeman7748 I gather he was more interested in a girl he met before the gig. Or possibly weed. Actually it was probably weed :-)
@@jonniegibbins I hope it was primo herb baby😉, How well can one 🎸hero perform, half geeked 😨🎈🎈🎈😁 maybe tree should be left in the gig bag till the after party😜🔀🔀🔀😳 then some play better
Yeah, I usually have most of the PA and had alot to pack. I left my two basses in the garage and showed up an hour away with nothing to play. Fortunate to find a loaner.
I have plenty of picks
Thanks for sharing that Jasmin! All the best!
And Chocolate.
Haha!
I carry a portable phone charger and phone charger in my gig bag just in case my phone dies
Good idea!