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Topic: What set-up by fellow band members do you prefer? |
Ray Montee
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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 8 Nov 2014 3:51 pm |
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When I first started playing, I was placed without debate, on the right hand end of the stage or band stand. It worked great for me as I was able to see the chord position changes on the guitars which was a considerable benefit particularly when new, unrehearsed songs were introduced/played.
I was also placed right next to the lead guitarist so when we played instrumentals with two guitar parts, it was much easier to handle the phrasing.
With todays public appearances with the band stretched out across a very wide stage area, EVEN WITH MONITORS, it would seem that some of the intimacy in playing might be lost.
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Jack Aldrich
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Washington, USA
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Posted 8 Nov 2014 4:05 pm
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I've always set up on one end or the other, preferably left. I set up with my steel facing the audience and my keyboard facing the band. I one of the bands I played in, I played steel, keyboards, banjo, bass and alto sax. I had them set stage elfft. My bandmates called my area of the stage "Jack's room".
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Jack Aldrich
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 8 Nov 2014 4:06 pm
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Oh - Ray - It didn't matter to me how far away my bandmates were as long as I could see/hear them.
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Jack Aldrich
Carter & ShoBud D10's
D8 & T8 Stringmaster
Rickenbacher B6
3 Resonator guitars
Asher Alan Akaka Special SN 6
Canopus D8 |
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Robert Jones
From:
Branson, Missouri
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Posted 8 Nov 2014 4:06 pm
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Interesting topic Ray. Here's my input. I have been on both sides of the stage over the years. I had my own band for 13 years and was set up on the left side of the stage. I liked that set up because our lead guitar player was front and center. I key off the bass so I made sure I had lots of bass in my monitor because he was on the far right side of the stage. I am now part of a house band for the last three years and am set up on the right side of the stage. Of course the bass player is on the far left but here again I made sure that I have plenty of bass in my monitor. We do all cover tunes so I know all the songs and could play them in my sleep. It's working good both ways for me. As long as I can hear the bass. That's my input. Hope all is well your way.
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 8 Nov 2014 5:22 pm
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I don't care if I am on the right or left side of the stage. But I like to be next to the lead guitar player. But the last 3 bands I have been working with place me next to the bass player, which I hate. The main band I play with now, the lead guitar also plays keyboards, so there is no room for us to be next to each other.
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 8 Nov 2014 5:49 pm
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like the right side so no one tramples my effects and cords. i've had to move away from too loud guitar players (and drummers), but like being next to a good guitar.
i don't mind the drunken dopers if they play well....and i expect the same. |
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