Gigs\Guitars

rickcard71 · #1 03-07-2008, 10:37 PM

How many guitars do you guys that play out take on stage with you? Back-up guitars, needed guitars, etc...?

markyperfection · #2 03-07-2008, 10:56 PM

for one band, two: main and backup. we only use one tuning so i only really *need* to change if i break a string.
for the other band, three: one in standard tuning, one in dropped tuning, and one backup that'll comfortably do either.

i like to keep my carried stuff to a bare minimum, but i could definitely see someone needing more if they were playing a covers set or any situation where they'd need more sounds/tunings available.

rickcard71 · #3 03-07-2008, 11:54 PM

Right marky. I'm in a cover band and we are only in 440, but we should be in dropped D and b as well. We will eventually be in all. Than I will need one of each and at least one good back-up. If I had a good stop-tail I would be able to tune it real quick on stage. So with that being said, my band (me) will need a 440, b, dropped D, and my two acoustics or 3. WOW! So for me 6-7 guitars!

DEADTUNES666 · #4 03-08-2008, 12:58 AM

I always take at least 3 (A-440)

4 if I need an acoustic or a 12 string (almost never happens though)

Rotti · #5 03-08-2008, 01:20 AM

I take two or three.

P. Aaron · #6 03-08-2008, 04:21 AM

I take the 'Joe' and the 570. Either one does great.

surfdog777 · #7 03-11-2008, 11:17 PM

I use 5.
3 Ibanez w/trem
One in standard
One in standard w/drop D
One tuned to Eb

2 Jacksons
Soloist tuned to Eb w/drop D
Dinky hardtail tuned down to D

**jim777** · #8 03-11-2008, 11:28 PM

(moved from) The Off Topic Forum:

"Talk about miscellaneous stuff off-topic and not related to music, guitars or bands. No music, gear or anything guitar related here please."

rickcard71 · #9 03-12-2008, 12:10 AM

Thanks Jim for moving as opposed to closing it like others! Cool.

DavyH · #10 03-12-2008, 03:01 AM

Just buy a couple of VG Strats.

screamndemon69 · #11 03-12-2008, 03:11 AM

Usually just three in that coffin case, no need to lug all three cases, lug a stand or rack for the guitars and besides having wheels on the back it closes up nicely for transport.

Most of the time:

2 Ibanez tremmed in A440
1 Hardtail for drop tunings or a back up if needed

We played a long gig the night this pic was taken so i actually had 4 with me

Tank · #12 03-12-2008, 07:11 AM

3 most of the time. 2 players and 1 backup.

Vim Fuego · #13 03-12-2008, 07:22 AM

Well....
(All in standard tuning)
Normally:
JEM7VWH
JEM77BFP with GK-3 roland synth pickup.
Sometimes RG7620 (Green Swirl)

Plus, if there's enough space:
Charvel EVH Art
Burns Brian May
Epiphone G1275 Double Neck
Epiphone Sheraton II

To acommodate all these I have a guitar input switch box I made!
Phew methinks he is compensating for something.....
Jim

etfmusic · #14 03-12-2008, 07:31 AM

I am playing in a cover band. I used to carry 2 guitars, until one night that we were playing "Crazy Train" my A string broke right after the intro riff,

the band continued to play, I changed to my backup just on time for the solo and... BANG, my B string breaks

!
We called it quits for the song, I took a break to restring both axes while the band played "Wait for Sleep" (Dream Theater).
Now I carry 3 guitars (all tuned Eb)

Dazza1004 · #15 03-12-2008, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by screamndemon69

Usually just three in that coffin case, no need to lug all three cases, lug a stand or rack for the guitars and besides having wheels on the back it closes up nicely for transport.

sorry to hijack the thread but that coffin case looks great. I bought a rack style holder so I could have my guitars handy but am paraniod about the kids getting hold of them, that seems like an ideal solution.

Shame I can't find anywhere in the UK that stocks them