String breaks at a gig!

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 1:44 pm

Jeff, that's because you had the patience to get the most out of the POD. I didn't. LOL When I gig, I've always worked with alot of complex machines, computers, etc, so when I gig like gear that is simple. I have my SansAmp anchored to a pedalboard already plugged in, ready to go. I don't have to fuss much with it to get a sound I want.

johnashfield · Post by **johnashfield** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 3:42 pm

A backup would be a good idea, but I only own one bass. So I am now saving to get a c series! One day I'll have it! I always have an extra set of strings, but I didn't have time to put a new string on.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 3:44 pm

Jeff, how about letting me play with that SansAmp some more?

jps · Post by **jps** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 5:27 pm

"A spare head in case you blow yours up??! "

Like in Total Recall?

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 7:58 pm

Yes, sometimes my head just does that!

marc67 · Post by **marc67** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 11:38 pm

I use a SansAmp bass driver too. I've said it before - it is good but gives an artificial touch to the sound when brought to crunch. But it does help give a bit more "Squire" to the sound.

On breaking strings - I broke an A on a show on the first note of a loud and heavy song - it was a mess because I was trying to play on the E instead and after you get used to playing a song in a certain way it can be terrible exploring the neck live...
At the end of the song our guitar guy put a new A on in seconds and we went on with the show.
Always carry a spare set (or spare bass...).

iamthebassman · Post by **iamthebassman** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 3:53 am

Last week I broke the A string on the Hofner during "I Saw Her Standing There".

greg_mitchell · Post by **greg_mitchell** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 3:29 pm

Another SansAmp BDDI user here. I do like the sound I get using it with ny other gear, and it is a great backup "amp" for emergencies or if you just don't want to wag a head and cabinet(s) around with you.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 5:49 pm

I've never broken a bass string. I'm sure it will eventually happen...at the worst possible moment.

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Fri Aug 05, 2005 4:56 am

Well, as I said in another thread, John handled the string breakage with aplomb. His playing remained smooth and I wouldn't have been able to tell with my eyes closed, he appears not to have missed a note. With my eyes open, however, I could see with one string flapping he was all over that neck to compensate! Good job John!