Stub Mandrel Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Remember being asked to have an emergency bag ready in case of asteroid strike, zombie attack or Brexit etc? Back in the day I used to have a 'gig box' with all my pedals PSU and various spares, so I'm making up another one. Do you have one and what do you have in it. This is my thinking for now (pedals, bass(es) and amp(s) not included): Spare 9V batteries. Spare strings, (even just a used set - better than nothing!) Earplugs, two sets. Spare patch leads. Two spare instrument leads. Spare power lead. Spare speaker lead. Fuses, all possible values needed. Screwdrivers (phillips and flat) Hex keys My main fear is blowing an fuse internal fuse! Second worry is that I end up being a spares depot for the rest of the band... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlefeeder Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Much the same as you, but also DI box, Music stand Head torch Battery tester Spare batteries for tuners: AAA and CR2032 Basic multimeter Various connector convertors to connect to other peoples' gear Jack to speakon, XLR to jack, 3.5mm stereo jack to mono 1/4 jack Jack to phono I also carry spares for the band small mixer to put everything through my amp if the powered mixer fails. PA length speakon lead David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) A spare battery and a couple of spare plectrums don't really count as a 'box' I guess ! . Edited October 14, 2019 by ahpook 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stofferson Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Ooh have to think about this . . Spare jack leads Spare Speak-on to Speak-on Spare Jack to Jack Speaker cable Spare Speak-on to Jack spare 9v psu a few spare 9v cables assortment of spare patch cables spare kettle lead few sets of strings a few 9v batteries spare 9v daisy chain in case usual power block goes funny think that's it . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 59 minutes ago, Stofferson said: spare 9v psu Fair call, my approach is new batteries that never get used in the critical pedals - compressor and a distortion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stofferson Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Stub Mandrel said: Fair call, my approach is new batteries that never get used in the critical pedals - compressor and a distortion. I try an avoid batteries, most pedals of mine are bottom screwed and velcro'ed down, a spear for the bass is always handy mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Stofferson said: I try an avoid batteries, most pedals of mine are bottom screwed and velcro'ed down, a spear for the bass is always handy mind. Mine are velroed, but batteries mean if I lose 9V I can just pull th power plugs out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stofferson Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 42 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: Mine are velroed, but batteries mean if I lose 9V I can just pull th power plugs out. Ahh I see what you mean dude 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 I have a spares bag. Leatherman multitool, power/speaker/instrument lead, torch (though one of the kids might have nicked it), strings, and paracetamol. N ver used any of it, and thought at the last gig I might even leave my spare bass at home next time. Live dangerously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Spare jack cables varying lengths 9v psus x2 di box xlr cables various lengths spare speaker cables Plus other bits according to the show (Extra speaker cable for shared rigs - spkon to spkon, spkon to jack. Extra kettle lead. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanOwens Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 I had no idea how useful the ART DTi was until I owned one. I use it all the time now. It converts one connection to another (xlr, phono and jack) and any combination. It has two discrete channels, which is handy for stereo use or for using on two signal paths (or more since it can be used as a splitter), and its 1:1 gain. https://www.thomann.de/gb/art_dti.htm 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson_51_ Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) I used to have a dedicated bag but now have managed to cram it into my bass bag. I take: spare microhead spare kettle lead + speakon + intstrument lead + patch cable Tuner plasters super glue tape paracetamol gaviscon Multitool leatherman multiheaded screwdriver (has allen key, phillips, flat, etc) amp fuses I think thats about it i try and take a spare bass if i have room Edited October 18, 2019 by simon88wilson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 12 hours ago, simon88wilson said: I used to have a dedicated bag but now have managed to cram it into my bass bag. I take: spare microhead spare kettle lead + speakon + intstrument lead + patch cable Tuner plasters super glue tape paracetamol gaviscon Multitool leatherman multiheaded screwdriver (has allen key, phillips, flat, etc) amp fuses I think thats about it i try and take a spare bass if i have room My brother suggests adding anusol to that list. Piles can be very distracting... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddBass Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Mine is similar to most of the suggestions above, but with the additional of... small soldering iron kit (yes, this has been used a couple of times) aux lead to 3.5mm jack and I keep my PL and PAT documents in their too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 On 17/10/2019 at 10:02, DanOwens said: I had no idea how useful the ART DTi was until I owned one. I use it all the time now. It converts one connection to another (xlr, phono and jack) and any combination. It has two discrete channels, which is handy for stereo use or for using on two signal paths (or more since it can be used as a splitter), and its 1:1 gain. https://www.thomann.de/gb/art_dti.htm That's a clever bit of kit. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microbass Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I carry pretty much all of the above. I got an advent calendar a few years that instead of chocolate contained a Wera multitool kit. You got a screwdriver head each day. Comes in a small handy little bag that all the attachments click into. Just like this one - but doubt it was anywhere near as expensive. Really handy for adjustOMG action and pickup height on the fly (should really replace some old screws on the basses...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanOwens Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 What bags are you all using for this utilitarian utopia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 Euroboxes are great 🙂 But you can't use them after Halloween Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) On 22/10/2019 at 15:02, DanOwens said: What bags are you all using for this utilitarian utopia? I've got a roll along tool kit bag. It's bigger than I'd like but it fits everything I could ever need, including my Helix Floor Control board, two lights, an extension cable reel, etc. It means that I don't need a separate emergency kit and my load in is simply basses, rack and bag. Sometimes a mic stand... I used to pack what I needed for a gig before each gig but I'm not very good at that and frequently used to forget things. Now my gig items are never used at home, so I know the bag is always ready to go. For the sake of a few extra cables and things it's made my gigging life a lot easier. I take a lot of stuff in that bag, but not what I'd call 'emergency' in the spirit of this thread. Aside from the stuff that everyone takes as matter of course such as the correct cables, stands, earplugs, etc, my only emergency items are a Behringer BDI21, a clip on tuner, 9V batteries, a multi tool and a couple of sharpies. I didn't really use the pockets on gig bags, so I started putting some backup items in there. Each bass case now has a 99p strap from ebay, a few picks and a cheap 3m jack-jack cable. I can at least plug into something as long as I've got a bass with me. Edited October 24, 2019 by Jack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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