rob Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 Right my band got its first 2 gigs soon(yay!) BUT we need a PA(damm) We'll be playing to about 200 poeple so I was wondering if any one has any sugestions for a cheap one or if this will be enough. Thanks, Rob P.s any tips for live playing and recording your live gig would be helpful, Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezerboy Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 i'd say find somewhere (on the mainland would make sense) and try it out..but thats probably why you're asking us... but i think for a first gig you could try renting a PA from somewhere as then you don't have to worry about whether it was a waste of money or not. RE: tips for recording...don't put the mic on the floor as all you'll hear from the drums is a beep! i found out the hard way. GOOD LUCK PS. where abouts are the gigs (specifically)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted October 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 Ok, thanks man. Well the gigs are on the Isle of wight, and the first ones at the local school, and the second ones at a local club called the squadren, Thanks again, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezerboy Posted October 29, 2003 Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 cool...is the only guitar shop in newport are is there more than one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted October 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2003 Yeah theres String guitar centre of Ryde an Music central of Newport, oh and teaks(but not many guitars just fenders and yamahas, but good for accsessories) and that in newport too, but apart from that, it mail order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulNeeds Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 Right my band got its first 2 gigs soon(yay!) BUT we need a PA(damm) We'll be playing to about 200 poeple so I was wondering if any one has any sugestions for a cheap one or if this will be enough. Thanks, Rob P.s any tips for live playing and recording your live gig would be helpful, Thanks! I guess you're using it for vocals only? Depends very much on what amps you use elsewhere, and how loud you turn em up. My band used to run 150watts of vocal PA, which had to complete with a TA Bass amp (also 150W), a 100W Roost guitar amp and a drum kit. Best bet is to try and go for a bit more power and then set up and listen from the front with a long lead, and try to get it all in balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bell Posted October 30, 2003 Report Share Posted October 30, 2003 My gig advice would be bring at least 2 of everything (if you can). 2 guitars, 2 amps, 2 speakers leads, 2 foot pedals, etc. This has always helped me in those terrible moments when your amp doesn't switch on 10 minutes before you start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 tips: check your leads before you play, my bro and i and my mates were playin at the school for about 800ppl, and his pedal was unplugged! so i ended up with no rhythm player, and he had a short solo which cues the singer in, and when it didnt work the singer was like wha...? i however played faster solos and louder riffing to compensate! also, string control at high volume is critical, as the tiniest movement on the guitar and you have thump thump thru the amp! feedback is a total slag, its position dependant, so check where you stand before if you can! cyas mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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