Equipment Checklist, Setup - Revision history

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‎Equipment Checklist

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2015-01-21T18:19:28Z

‎At the Venue before the Gig

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‎Equipment Checklist

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‎At the Venue before the Gig

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‎Before the Day of the Gig

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‎Before the Day of the Gig

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‎At the Venue before the Gig

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‎Equipment Checklist

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‎Equipment Checklist

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 == Equipment Checklist ==
 * '''Extra Strings'''
-** At least 2 extra strings for each string you commonly break, for each guitar
+** At least 2 extra strings for each string you commonly break, (for each guitar if different gauges)
-** At least 1 extra full set of strings for each guitar
+** At least 1 extra full set of strings, (for each guitar if different gauges)
 * '''All Cables you need for your rig'''
 ** Instrument cable (make sure it's long enough for a stage setting)

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 Here's a checklist of all the things you should take to a gig, as well as some things you should do before the gig, and how to setup your gear at the gig itself.
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 * Sound Check
 * Warm-Up
 [[Category: Guitar]]
 [[Category: Gig Preparation]]
 [[Category: Gear]]

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 * Map out your stage space with the rest of the band
 * Setup and Test your Rig
 * Get any backup gear in place and set it up as much as possible without disassembling your main rig
 * Adjust Guitar Straps

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 * Microphones, and stands/mounts
 * Microphone cables
-* '''Allen wrenches for Floyd style locking nut and trem, if needed'''
+* '''Allen wrenches''' (for Floyd style locking nut and trem)
 * Wire Cutters (optional) - for excess of new strings
 * '''Outlet adapters''' - if touring overseas
 I've put everything that is an absolute necessity in bold.  If you don't have this stuff, you ''can't'' even play.  Everything else is somewhat optional, but highly recommended.

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 == Before the Day of the Gig ==
-* Make a setlist
+* Make a setlist (songs you will play, in order, including set breaks and solos)
 * Restring your guitars (if strings older than 2 weeks)
 * While restringing, clean your fretboard and space between pickups
 * Stretch new strings
 * Tune all your guitars
 * Setup and test your complete rig
 * Finalize and Level all your patches at gig volume

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 * Make a setlist
 * Restring your guitars (if strings older than 2 weeks)
 * Stretch new strings
 * Tune all your guitars
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 * Organize all patches if unorganized
 ** If possible, make it so that you progress through them in the same order as your setlist
-* Check and install new batteries on any gear that requires them
+* Check and install new batteries on any gear that requires them, especially active pickups
 == Equipment Checklist ==

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 == At the Venue before the Gig ==
 * Setup and Test your Rig
-* Get any backup gear in place and as set up as much as possible
+* Get any backup gear in place and set it up as much as possible without disassembling your main rig
 * Adjust Guitar Straps
 * [[Advanced Tuning|Thoroughly Tune]] all your Guitars

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 * '''Amp'''
 * Backup Amp
-* Cabinet(s), if not running direct to PA
+* '''Cabinet(s)''', if not running direct to PA
 * Microphones, and stands/mounts
 * Microphone cables
 * '''Allen wrenches for Floyd style locking nut and trem, if needed'''
 * Wire Cutters (optional) - for excess of new strings
-* Outlet adapters - if touring overseas
+* '''Outlet adapters''' - if touring overseas
-I've put everything that is an absolute necessity in bold.  Everything else is somewhat optional, but highly recommended.
+I've put everything that is an absolute necessity in bold.  If you don't have this stuff, you ''can't'' even play.  Everything else is somewhat optional, but highly recommended.
 Basically, you have to assume that any piece of gear you have will break or have down-time during a gig.  That doesn't necessarily mean you need a backup, unless its a vital piece of gear.  Just have a contingency plan in case any piece of gear goes out.  Your backup amp might be a cheap piece of crap compared to your main amp, but if it's enough to get you through the gig, that's all that matters.

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 == Equipment Checklist ==
-* Extra Strings
+* '''Extra Strings'''
 ** At least 2 extra strings for each string you commonly break, for each guitar
 ** At least 1 extra full set of strings for each guitar
-* All Cables you need for your rig
+* '''All Cables you need for your rig'''
 ** Instrument cable (make sure it's long enough for a stage setting)
 ** Pedalboard patch cables
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 ** At least 2 backup patch cables
 ** At least 1 backup speaker cable
 * Wireless Transmitter and Receiver (and backups)
-* Tuner
+* '''Power Conditioner or Power strip(s) w/ surge protection'''
 * Noise Gate
 * Delay
 * Reverb
 * Additional effects
-* Lots of Picks
+* '''Amp'''
-* Guitar cases/gig bags
+* Backup Amp
-* Guitar Stand(s) (optional)
+* Cabinet(s), if not running direct to PA
-* Slide
+* Microphones, and stands/mounts
+* Microphone cables
 == At the Venue before the Gig ==