Re: [Harp-L] Gear Creep

["Mike" <otisharp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Came in late on this but a range bag is ideal for carrying gear. Plenty of 
room inside and several pockets sized for mics etc. Online at U.S.A.Midway 
about thirty bucks and extremely sturdy.
                Mike
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "The Iceman" <icemanle@xxxxxxx>
To: <TrackHarpL@xxxxxxxxxxxx>; <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 7:28 AM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Gear Creep


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.





-----Original Message-----
From: Elizabeth Hess <TrackHarpL@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tue, Jul 19, 2011 4:19 am
Subject: [Harp-L] Gear Creep


I went to an open jam last night, and for the first time, I had real
trouble finding an outlet to plug my amp into.  There was a small
power strip, but it only had three outlets, and all were occupied.
The short version of the story is that I persisted for the first set,
and the host managed to effect a re-arrangement, and I let myself get
skunked at the end of the evening when I got invited back up for a
second set.

So, maybe I need to add a power strip to the stuff I carry.  But this
raises a configuration issue.

I like to travel as compactly as possible.  I lock my purse (including
cell phone) in the trunk of the car.  In my pockets I carry my car
key, a modest amount of cash, and a small plastic pillbox with
earplugs.  I walk into the bar with one thing in each hand:  My hard-
sided harp case, which also holds my mic, and a small amp.  The amp
has a cavity in the back where its cord goes, and into that space I
also tuck the cable for the mic and an empty plastic harmonica case
that I place under the bottom front edge of the amp to incline its
projection angle a bit.  Even with that small amount of stuff, I worry
about something rattling against the glass tubes.  I appreciate that
my amp is not a suitcase.

If I add a knapsack to my kit, I could have a power strip and/or
extension cord, a vocal mic, various spare cables, and a parrot.
(Okay, kidding about the parrot.)  I don't love the way knapsacks
look, and it's a third thing to keep track of in the bar.

I'd be interested in how others of you have dealt with this.  Thanks
in advance.

Elizabeth (aka Tin Lizzie)