spawnofthesith
Well-Known Member
The smaller the venue the more likely they want to gear share. I'm fine with cab sharing, I can make 99% of guitar cabs sound good with the global EQ on my Helix. Drum sharing seems weird to me. Like I wouldn't just grab someone else's guitar to play a show, why would you expect a drummer to use gear they haven't practiced with? The only time it bugs me is when bands EXPECT there to be backline without talking to anyone and show up with no gear. We played a show last summer where this band literally went on tour without a drum kit or amps/cabs.
I've only ever had a venue try and setup guitar amp sharing once... I showed up with my 5153 and the sound guy was like "you don't need that !!!" while pointing to a hot rod deluxe on the stage lol
Drum sharing is pretty common around here for local shows. My drummer usually hates it, but every once in a while he's stoked on what he got to play lol. But in terms of adaptability its never been an issue