Hobbayne Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) Our Singers family held a party last night for his birthday, and invited local musicans to come and play and jam. Our band played for half an hour and let the others come and play. I brought along my bitsa Precision and an old Warwick combo and let them use that while I disappeared to the bar. I must confess it sounded quite good. Does anyone object to others using your gear? Edited August 24, 2013 by Hobbayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellyfish Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I think most people are all right with it, provided permission is granted first. Although, if I had a bitsa Precision and old Warwick combo, I don't think I'd object to people having a bash on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeystrange Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 If it's somebody that I know and trust then I don't mind. Otherwise, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 It depends doesn't it? The nightmare scenario is the pished-up 'hero' egged-on by his mates at the pub, or the situation where people just don't have the courtesy to ask. But, in the right circumstance like Hobbayne above it can be a good thing to do. Next week I'll be doing my MD job at a schools-out club. Most of the gear being used will be mine (PA, back-line, instruments including drums). The kids (5-11yrs) are all encouraged to have a go. It's great fun. It will be the Squier Telebass I take down there though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1377337360' post='2186336'] Does anyone object to others using your gear? [/quote] I've lent out my amp and cabs but never my bass. If someone wants to play the least they can do is bring their own instrument. I've let fellow players have a noodle and I've done the same, but when it comes to an actual gig I reckon it's bad form for someone to expect to use someone else's instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I would let others I know and trust use my gear if I was there. Otherwise I just wouldn't be comfortable tbh, so nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) I'm pretty trusting. I'd keep an eye on them to make sure no pints on the amp etc. but generally like to encourage a friendly, sharing culture amongst the musicians' community. It would be a pain if no one shared gear. Next weekend, we have three gigs, but I only need to bring my amp to one of them. I've never had anyone ask to play my bass. I'd probably agree, but keep a VERY close eye on treatment. Not so much when playing, but when moving it around, where and how they put it down etc. Edited August 24, 2013 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefrash Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Amps.... no problem at all! In fact I've loaned my amps out friends in need over the years. If I supply my rig at a gig, I would have no issues allowing others to use it. Bass..... No chance! Funnily enough though, the drummer of my band doesnt allow anyone to use her kit. I totally understand why as over the years there has been a number of times where things have got broke/lost/stolen and since she uses the kit for her income (teaching) its really not worth the risk! That sometimes gets a bit awkward when other drummers assume they're going to use the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I do occasional house band duties at jam nights, though not as often these days. It's pretty much part of the gig that everyone plays through your back line (obviously) but also that you will lend your bass (or at least A bass) to anyone who needs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 [quote name='joeystrange' timestamp='1377337767' post='2186343'] If it's somebody that I know and trust then I don't mind. Otherwise, no. [/quote] Unlikely scenario, but say we had a gig at The Rescue Rooms, with us supporting you. I would probably contact your band via Facebook to ask if it's ok if we use your guitar and bass amps. Would you flat out refuse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Very much depends who it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 this again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeystrange Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1377339745' post='2186389'] Unlikely scenario, but say we had a gig at The Rescue Rooms, with us supporting you. I would probably contact your band via Facebook to ask if it's ok if we use your guitar and bass amps. Would you flat out refuse? [/quote] I think the OP was referring to everything, bass and rig. Which is why I said no. I'll welcome anyone to play through my cab anytime as sharing makes everything easier for everyone. I would ask you to bring a head though if possible, but if you couldn't then I wouldn't leave you without an amp at the gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 [quote name='joeystrange' timestamp='1377340302' post='2186404'] I think the OP was referring to everything, bass and rig. Which is why I said no. I'll welcome anyone to play through my cab anytime as sharing makes everything easier for everyone. I would ask you to bring a head though if possible, but if you couldn't then I wouldn't leave you without an amp at the gig. [/quote] Sounds fair enough. Thanks in advance ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) Rig - no problem, as long as I'm asked first. I'm not being difficult, it's just simple manners. No prior permission sought, no play. Anyone who thinks that's dickish I wouldn't want within a 10m radius of anything of mine. I'm not precious about settings or any of that nonsense (I know my settings) but please NO drinks on top of amps. Also - I don't understand the "use your own head with my cab" thing. I'd rather have a head going through my cab that I know is hooked up right and that the cab can handle maximum output from the head. Bass - highly unlikely. Sorry. It's going to have to be one hell of a tale of woe. Edited August 24, 2013 by neepheid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Doesn't bother me, to be frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 My preference is that other bands use their own gear. I`ve let others use my amp but not my bass - that being to it`s not happened yet where anyones needed to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 My 'go to' bass is a Hofner Verithin, from the '60s. Our 'gigging' bass is a Douglas 6-string active fret-less. No-one has ever asked to 'borrow' either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 Well, all the guys who played are all in local bands doing the same circuit as us. On some occasions I have even depped for them so I know them well enough to know that they will respect my gear. Funnily enough, one of the bassists asked to use my bitsa because it played better than his old 76 P bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I always used to lend out my bass rig and have lent out my bass on a couple of occasions, all very happily. However I got really fed up with ungrateful bassists who could barely bring themselves to say thanks. One even critiqued my bass ("strings too heavy, I nearly ripped out that foam under the bridge and the covers get in the way - I'm a guitarist you see!") and I was tempted to give him a lift up to A&E to help them remove it from where the sun don't shine... So now it's just people I know or are polite. Otherwise it's no skin off my nose if your band doesn't get to play because your kit isn't up to the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1377340199' post='2186400'] this again [/quote] Yes, it is. I agree that it depends who's asking. And if they're NOT asking, then NO. What really gets on my teats are social inadequates who turn up empty-handed and assume that they can use ALL your gear - rig, bass, leads, FX, the lot - without so much as a 'could I use your rig/bass/leads/FX/the lot, please?'. Grr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Never, mainly because I know those who've asked haven't got the cash to either repair or replace it if they bust it...and as I've had gear broken in the past and not even had a sorry let alone had it fixed or replaced I'm a very untrusting soul now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) - Edited February 19, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borisbrain Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 This will be happening to us later tonight, when we play at a wedding do. The groom is in a band we used to compete with, so it will be an interesting night. I'm a lefty, so there's little chance of anyone being able to play my bass... BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbass Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Once when I was a callow student in Scotland I provided my Alembic Epic for a Jam Night I was running in a local bar. An Aberdonian in Scottish evening wear got up to play, and returned my pride and joy with sporran rash all over the back! A curiously regional occurrence, but pretty upsetting... However, another time I borrowed a friends acoustic guitar for the same Jam Night. A junior punk got up to play a vigorous strummer, promptly dropped his plectrum, continued strumming with fingers, split his finger open and sprayed blood all over the acoustic's interior. For general information, even sandpaper can't get blood stains out! I generally don't lend instruments for jam nights anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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