Jml
Senior Member
So up to now, I’ve had a few one-off gigs and done some open mics with my band (we’ve been together about a year). Starting next month, we are going to have regular gigs at a few different places, “touring” northern New Jersey.
So, in the past, I’ve brought an extra snare and extra bass drum pedal, just in case I need it. Now that we’re going out more often, I’m wondering - should I bring an extra hi hat stand? An extra tom? Extra cymbals? Extra snare stand? Not sure what is necessary and what isn’t. What spare gear do guys who gig regularly bring? Maybe I’m overthinking it, and an extra hi hat stand seems excessive, but what if it breaks down during a gig? There’s no replacement (keep in mind we’re the only band playing at these gigs, so I can’t borrow another band’s gear). Any insight would be helpful. Thanks!
So, in the past, I’ve brought an extra snare and extra bass drum pedal, just in case I need it. Now that we’re going out more often, I’m wondering - should I bring an extra hi hat stand? An extra tom? Extra cymbals? Extra snare stand? Not sure what is necessary and what isn’t. What spare gear do guys who gig regularly bring? Maybe I’m overthinking it, and an extra hi hat stand seems excessive, but what if it breaks down during a gig? There’s no replacement (keep in mind we’re the only band playing at these gigs, so I can’t borrow another band’s gear). Any insight would be helpful. Thanks!