C.M. Jones
Diamond Member
Not many of us are doing much performing right now, so I guess it makes sense to muse about the days when we were. Over my many years of gigging, other drummers have asked on occasion to use my gear at shows, mostly for purposes of convenience (they're playing either before or after my band). It hasn't occurred often, but I'd estimate it's taken place three or four times. It's not something I've ever been excited about. Technique has a lot to do with the lifespan of equipment, and if I know little about your drumming, I can't gage the impact you might have on my setup. Still, I've always been amiable and accommodating on the subject, though I've upheld the following imperatives uniformly:
I. Bring your own hardware (i.e., bass pedal, hi-hat stand, cymbal stands, and throne).
II. Bring your own cymbals.
III. Don't alter my tunings.
In essence, you can use my shell pack, but that's as far as it goes.
Have you ever granted other players access to your gear? If so, what are your expectations?
I. Bring your own hardware (i.e., bass pedal, hi-hat stand, cymbal stands, and throne).
II. Bring your own cymbals.
III. Don't alter my tunings.
In essence, you can use my shell pack, but that's as far as it goes.
Have you ever granted other players access to your gear? If so, what are your expectations?