Sage-Tips

What should a guitarist bring to a gig?

10 Things Every Guitarist Should Bring To The Gig

• Strings. I know what you’re thinking — what guitar player wouldn’t have an extra set of strings on him at the gig?
• String Winder.
• All-Purpose Tool.
• Power Strip/Extension Cords.
• Cables.
• Guitar Stand.
• Batteries.
• Flashlight.

How many guitars do you take on tour?

However, a single guitar is easier to travel with, takes up less space onstage, there’s no time between songs needed for guitar changes, fewer tuning issues, less and easier maintenance, and the list goes on. It’s also easier to dial in the rest of your rig for one guitar and have a great, consistent sound.

What do you bring to a gig?

Performing Live: What to Bring to Your First Gig

1. Tuning peg winder, wire cutter, two packs of backup strings.
2. A plethora of guitar picks and a capo.
3. A backup guitar cable and backup guitar strap.
4. Tuner pedal, backup tuner, two AC adapters, spare 9V battery.
5. A good mic with a spare XLR cable.
6. A power strip and extension cord.

How much does a guitar gig pay?

The average pay for musicians according to Payscale is $72.67 per hour. However, this incorporates all work that surrounds the gig and shouldn’t be the gig rate itself. Our recommended rates are. It’s generally a rule of $100-$150 per artist per hour.

How do I start gigging?

How to get gigs

1. Promote your band.
2. Book shows.
3. Perform, record and develop your musicality.
4. Look after your health.
5. Go on to higher education.
6. Promote yourself online.
7. Keep on top of what’s popular.
8. Read up on the musicians’ lifestyle.

What do you need to start gigging?

Packing to play a show? Make sure you check this essential gig kit list first

1. Talent aside, preparation is the real key to success – and your gear is a big part of that…
2. Guitar tools.
3. Gaffer tape.
4. Spare guitar and strap.
5. Spare strings.
6. Torch.
7. Tuner pedal.
8. Pen and paper.

How many guitars do you need in a band?

I generally prefer full sound of two guitars as songs can sound pretty much the same live as on albums. Where 1 guitar bands are great too, but many times they just don’t live up to the studio recording (where they overdubbed multiple guitars for obvious reasons like solos backing etc).

What do you buy a band?

50 Things for Bands to Bring to a Gig

• Spare strings. Your guitar or bass strings WILL snap at the most inconvenient moment possible.
• Gaffer/duct tape. Stuff gets broken on road.
• String cutters.
• String winder.
• Screwdriver.
• Pliers.
• Your merchandise.
• Plug extension leads.