The essential gear I take to gigs (D’addario bag)
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- Опубликовано: 26 мар 2024
- ⚡️I like to try and be organised when it comes to gigs. Having all I need to hand is very important. I recently purchased the D'addario musicians backline bag. In this video I share with you what I take to a gig and my thoughts on this bag.
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A little review of a recent purchase that I've found very helpful for keeping myself organised for gigs. What do you think? I think it's vastly overpriced, but it does do the job very well.
As you said price to convenience is pretty high. If you like it that’s all that matters. I’ve been using a cheap bag for years and it’s worked for me but all gigs require different things.
Yes, I'm really happy with it overall. Anything that makes things simpler is good in my book.
Wow, when I looked at the price it was a bit jaw dropping! However, I've learnt that when you buy cheap things they don't last, and paying for quality is better in the long run. This looks pretty sturdy, and as the gigging process is pretty tough on gear, it's worth investing in something robust to protect it. Lot's of bags these days aren't as strong as they used to be. and having a custom bag with the right sized pockets is definitely a convenience. Do you ever use a trolley to move amps and gear between the car and venue? I think D'addario should have definitely given you a free one for doing this review!
I agree - re paying for something that will last is the thing here. It feels pretty sturdy and hasn't shown any signs of wear so far. I don't use a trolley, but boy that would be helpful for my tube amp!
@@jazzguitarwithandy I had a cheap foldable trolley that lasted about a year (there are loads of versions out there, but they are all essentially the same and cost ~£28). It had 2 problems - the handle was not quite long enough, and after a while the wheels started to fold inwards while in use, which ultimately caused it to fail). I have invested in a more upmarket model that has a supporting bar between the wheels which prevents this happening and it also has a longer handle. The model is called Wolfcraft 850 TS and has a 100Kg capacity and 10 year guarantee. They sell for about £86 at the moment. There is also an ‘off-road’ version that had thicker wheels for use on soft ground. Although similar it costs a lot more (cheapest I’ve seen is £125) but over 10 years if you are using it a lot, both models would turn out to be better value than the cheaper ones. You can get even more substantial trolleys (search for 'sack trolleys') but they can only be pushed not pulled, and they don't fold down to fit it in a car and are very heavy. I've been using my 'off-road' version for about a year to take my equipment when I go busking, and it's surviving the ups and downs of kerbs well so far. I found the Wolfcraft after reading a recommendation in a post by a delivery driver, and he said he used it to deliver parcels up flights of stairs (apparently stairs are the most punishing thing for causing trolley failures).
Although the Wolfcraft comes with bungee straps, I had previously invested in some great ones that I would also recommend called ‘Yorkmills Bungee Cords with Hooks, 4 Pack 120cm‘ (£15 from online retailer beginning with A). They have two advantages - they have a flat profile, which means they don’t cut into things you are transporting, and they are adjustable in length. This means you can change the length to exactly what you need for your particular trolley/equipment (they are also available in longer/shorter basic lengths).
For AA batteries I highly recommend the Panasonic Eneloop 2000mAh rechargeable batteries. Expensive, but they last for years if charged sensibly (>2000 recharges). Shop around for the best deal on them. For a good charger for them I recommend the Technoline BL700N (£35 from Battery Logic). This has adjustable charging current (using a lower current prolongs the battery life, but you can use a higher current if you are in a hurry - I normally charge mine overnight). Cheaper similar looking chargers are available but they are not equivalent internally. The BL700N even deals with batteries that are completely discharged (a problem with some chargers). I have 2 sets of batteries (one I keep charging and the second in the item that uses them). I swap them over when I get back from a gig so that I always have a fully charged set ready to go for the next gig.
Thanks for the recommendations @@philc8622 That trolley looks built to last.
How many guitar pedals do you think you can pack in there? Would it fit 12?
On a board or just loose?
Great if it works for you but I'd say that's way overpriced for the average Joe. Like you, I have a pedaltrain Nano (and of course the Flint onboard) - I shopped around for a holdall that could fit it in lying flat in its own case. There's room for everything else on top and it has four zip pockets on the sides for smaller stuff. A no-brand item from a luggage shop for £25....thinking I should start my own brand and sell them as guitar gear bags!!!
....if I was gigging as much as you, then I can see having the cable tidy etc would save time and help keep track when packing up. Sadly not my life.
It is overpriced, but as you say, when it's something I use a lot it doesn't seem so bad. I say go for it and fill that gap in the market with reasonable gigging bags!