The Musicians First Aid Kit

Move is probably one of the finest work of a musician can do. There is always something special performance before a live audience. The sound of a crowd appreciation, if you just ripped the stage with a great performance of the best songs. There is simply nothing like it. But what happens when things do not go exactly as planned? And what happens when things fail miserably? If ever concert I'm sure you know Murphy's Law: If thingscan go wrong, probably. I've had experiences like: amps blow, guitar strings breaking, stolen fuses in my amp, bathroom lines, detuned guitars, ect ... These things happen all the band and what makes the difference between a professional and amateur is the way to address these issues. You must do some preliminary planning and musicians with aa first aid kit. If a problem occurs, you are ready to resolve the problem quickly and get yourto display.

Guitar / Bass Strings

Get at least one set for each additional guitar or bass you about the concert. If you pop string ready to be replaced. Remember this golden rule for guitars and basses: Do not step on stage without a guitar properly designed backup or low. If you have any problems with your main ax everything you need to do is collect your data and fix the problem on your next vacation.

Cables

Obtain a second complete set of cables. Thisincludes patch cable, and Mike Cable.

Batteries

Go through your belongings and record all the batteries you use. Get back up everything and ensure that backups are not sit-and-go dead before replacing them. Consider some type of preventive maintenance plan so you can monitor how long the batteries are in use and when to be replaced. Do not forget the tuner!

Fuses

Again, go through all your things and writeall the correct size of backups. Obtain a sort of little box and label separate the top with the current ratings for fuses (1A, 5A, ect ...). Never put a fuse that has a higher current carrying capacity is in your amplifier or transmission. There is a reason for the mass production that the size of your backup system. Never, never wrap a backup with an aluminum foil around it! If the fuse blows, you have a short passage, and this by putting a larger fuse or bypass it all, you can completely blowcost much to repair. I would also point out that bypassing your fuse box, you risk even electric! Never at any circumstanceses bypass your backups!

Drummers

Get a string parts. If you let go enough to replace the repair loop together with the replacement of snare and most important event of breakage. Bring plenty of extra sticks. I played with a drummer once, which did not lead enough for a gig sticks for a night. He had to play the second half of our seta screwdriver! Needless to say, had to replace all its skins after this concert! Bring some hardware parts and get another bass drum pedal. Some parts of leather are always a good idea, and make sure to bring a set of tools.

Keyboard player

What would happen if your main synth is gone? Perhaps you could synth sounds with the second similar program. I know that will not be perfect, but will get through the concert.

Singers

Got a sparemic? Otherwise, you should take, I suggest a chapter 58 They are not very expensive and a great backup, but a reliable main microphone.

Bugler

Since currently held by the horns I can not comment too much, but I can suggest what might go wrong to think with your instrument. What could be, if not to do a concert? Again, a backup might be a good idea.

Amps

If you have an amplifier in performance and fails, you could do? The replacement of smallis a good idea. Guitarists can use a processor like a guitar amp and can backup directly into the PA. Also, I know this seems perfectly normal, but will get through the concert. bassists that easy when their amps go. Plugs directly into the PA. If you play the low end, you might want to buy a box specifically for this Direct. The same goes for players on the keyboard plugs directly into the PA with a DI Box

All bands

Always enoughTape! This thing can come from some major traffic jams!

I have nothing that can go wrong with your equipment to a show, but hopefully this will get some ideas of things you can do when your device is not covered sparks. Imagine your First Aid Kit musicians in a kind of toolbox or fishing tackle box. If you are prepared if something goes wrong at concerts (and believe them), not a big problem. If you are not prepared, you look like an amateur andRemember, you never know who's watching the audience. Good luck and good concerts!