butnut
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Once upon a time, we used to bring 3 guitars each to our gigs. Yeah it was kool but a hassle. Now we have a steady gig, we only bring one each, it also really is better to play one guitar you are totally familiar with, we both agree on this. I've been reading about 'backup guitars' and yes, we play 4 sets and we trust nothing will happen to our only guitar in a club full of 'happy' people. Well, I said I'll bring my Strat as a backup, I also may as well use it since it's there. Maybe cause I only play my 336, the Strat was a strange beast in my hands. Maybe the scale, the vintage frets, string spacing, even the lower volume bugged me. I think I'll bring my LP for backup, only problem is my cart is maxed out. Combo amp, ext cab, suitcase full of cables, mics, tubes, ext cords, my 12 pedal anvil case and a guitar/case. We have to roll out on carts through a very crowded club, one shot exit is best. A spare guitar needs to be on my back, but no Gibby of mine is going in a gig bag.
Figured I'd make some kind of harness to make shoulder straps for my hard case. My kids have a lot of old backpacks, they have all the buckles and shoulder pads and straps. So I cut 'em up, using my case as the form, I laid out the strap and cut and stitched a harness. I had some orange straps I used so I'm not looking at a big pile of black spaghetti when it's off, also helps me figure top and bottom so I know how to attach this thing. Takes about a minute, not easy, but not hard. Also attached a pull cord to help pull the right shoulder pad over while I slip my arm under it. Works great, I'm sure someone makes these things, but I like making stuff, especially when it works.
Figured I'd make some kind of harness to make shoulder straps for my hard case. My kids have a lot of old backpacks, they have all the buckles and shoulder pads and straps. So I cut 'em up, using my case as the form, I laid out the strap and cut and stitched a harness. I had some orange straps I used so I'm not looking at a big pile of black spaghetti when it's off, also helps me figure top and bottom so I know how to attach this thing. Takes about a minute, not easy, but not hard. Also attached a pull cord to help pull the right shoulder pad over while I slip my arm under it. Works great, I'm sure someone makes these things, but I like making stuff, especially when it works.
