Re: [Harp-L] Gear Creep

[The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx>]

If it is harmonica only gig, I've got a canvas bag that carries one mic, long cord, extension cord, digital delay pedal w/power wall wart, second cord. Also a leather case holding my harmonicas and a harp amp unless I plan on going direct into pa.





-----Original Message-----
From: Elizabeth Hess <TrackHarpL@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx>
Cc: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tue, Jul 19, 2011 5:13 am
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Gear Creep


Yes, that was my first thought at the time.  My larger question is one  
of efficient and compact transport.  Maybe an even larger harp case  
with room for extra stuff.  Maybe trim the set of harps I carry around  
(I really do think I could leave the Paddy Richters at home most of  
the time, for example), and get a different and/or custom-cut foam  
insert for the hard case I have, so as to accommodate fewer harps and  
more stuff.  Or maybe a larger case that would hold the harp case  
inside it AND ancillary items.  Or a third general-purpose container  
such as a knapsack.

When you (any of you) gig, how many separate items do you carry with  
you into the club, not counting the contents of your pockets?  What  
trade-offs do you make between things you must have, things you like  
to have, and things you  *might*  want or need, but usually do not?   
E.g. extra batteries for battery-powered items.

I can see this escalating to the point where I have a steamer trunk  
and a dolly, and I shudder.



On Jul 19, 2011, at 8:28 AM, The Iceman wrote:

> a power strip or extension cord should be part of your gig kit.  
> smallest item could be one of those hard rubber triple plug outlet  
> thingies, but be aware of the need for three prong grounded plug  
> needs.