I Never Play A Gig Without THIS (whats in my gig bag?)

[@riversplit8206]

Ryan "Fluff" Bruce just did a video where he explained how while on tour in Europe with his band Dragged Under they realized their equipment did not arrive from Seattle to the UK and he was able to prove it to the airline because he had AirTags in every case.

[@castleanthrax1833]

Prove what? That his bags didn't arrive. Don't they believe you about stuff like that? I mean if you haven't actually got your bags, isn't that proof enough?

[@0scill8r]

@@castleanthrax1833 it proves that they’re in Seattle, rather than where they were supposed to be. The AirTag makes it so the airline doesn’t have to locate, just return.

[@castleanthrax1833]

@@0scill8r Gotcha. 👍

[@alexander_winston]

I travel from my sofa to the fridge. My gig bag says ”Igloo” on it and I make sure there are always 6 bottles of beer in it. 🍻

[@moments_with_IH]

haha

[@NJSonye]

I’ve tried all kinds of “old man” straps since I injured both shoulders years ago. Walter Trout (also bad shoulders) his strap, and they don’t work for me. I use the Robben Ford (also old guy) style of strap. Pelican are excellent. I have a Mono bag for my pedalboard, and it’s held up exceptionally well. I always carry an overdrive and reverb pedal in my carry-on. In the same pouch as my prescription meds.

[@lloydh65]

For the aspiring musician, a video like this is so very informative and helpful. Well done!

[@castleanthrax1833]

Yeah, having two of everything (at least) is important.

[@sauce_aux]

It's nice to hear someone sing praises about the features that actually matter in a cable :D

[@Bliggick]

It was interesting seeing all your stuff for your tour dates. These days I just play local gigs every weekend. I didn't see any pick supply in your gear. I always carry a couple of small personal flashlights. Other things I always bring for a gig is a cloth or two for the stage to wipe the guitar if necessary or to quickly wipe up a spill plus I bring manicure equipment with me to a gig. It can drive me crazy at a gig to try and play if one nail happens to be a little too long or cracked or a ragged edge. Also sealed moistened towelletes are handy if you quickly need to clean off your hands and can't get to a nearby sink.

[@castleanthrax1833]

I watched a recorded concert of Dire Straits, and Mark Knopfler had to stop the concert in between songs and request a nailfile/clippers from the audience. Quite funny for everyone except him. ✌️🇦🇺

[@nedward5871]

Deoxit also comes in a small squeeze tube, so you can keep it in your fly rig. Agree it's essential. Other thing that's great to bring is a 3 prong to IEC adapter - turns any extension cord into an IEC.

[@RC32Smiths01]

Hope you have an awesome time gigging and touring man. In-depth content as always!

[@Jason_TCR]

My buddy tried to give me flack about my purple coily once. At then end of the gig I just tossed it in my helix bag and went to help him properly wind up all the straight cables and I haven't heard a word sense.

[@guitawrizt]

*_BadAss Travel Rig. Can't wait to see your Camping setup._*

[@Emperorjones]

Really useful getting the inside perspectives from a bona-fide “RoadWarrior” of today. While my touring days are mostly over, I do get the occasional fly date studio call. Nicely done sir.

[@rileywoods_]

I just watched your previous gig bag video this week!!! Glad to see an updated one🦅

[@pinstripe_pedals]

Safe Travels and Great Shows! 🎶🎵Thanks for the shout-out on the DISO+! 🎉🎉🎉

[@nine9whitepony526]

I wish they had gear like that back in the day. I live vicariously through you younger guys now days.

[@mileswatkinson8135]

Enjoy the shows, thanks for the info.

[@brucelangsteiner4599]

Thanks for showing us the way you prepare to hit the road. Some really interesting gear.

[@DaveSheremata]

LOL… “There is no plan B”, but you sure have a lot of _B_ackup stuff. So do I! Great vid - tx!

[@ZackSeifMusic]

I JUST finished re-watching the old version of this video and thought "I wonder if Rhett will make a new one soon". Cheers man

[@devilsdoorbell]

Those Right On straps are great. I bought a few of them 4 or 5 years ago and they hold up well and are comfy.

[@DavidRavenMoon]

The problem with AirTags is if someone takes your bag, and they have an iPhone on their person, the phone will alert them that they are being tracked by an AirTag. So they will know it’s there. This is because people were unscrupulously hiding AirTags on people and following them.

[@seanbaines]

RE: The neoprene pad. I've done some leather work in my time, so I have no shortage of suitable leather scraps around. I keep one with my restringing kit, and use that to cushion the guitar. Protective, and non slip, and I already had it, so no extra cost. Win.

[@kellentew]

RightOn! straps are the best.

[@EpicBeardWell]

I agree that guitar straps are more important than most players realize. Check out Moody straps. Pricy, but worth it. I think you'd like Moody even more than what you're using. I also agree about Transformers. Optimus Prime is best.

[@jeremyversusjazz]

Hey Rhett! as much as I love Noah Guthrie & big trouble- I mean great band, he’s an amazing singer songwriter-but he’s definitely lucky to have you not just for your talent but as a control freak OCD type of guy myself-the fact that you’re so organized and ready for everything is just super professional and I really respect that man! have a great gig👊

[@castleanthrax1833]

Really? I watched his recent video when he put together his fly rig, and all I could think of was "don't you do any prep work before you start filming"? I'm not trying to bag Rhett, but he was kinda disorganized.

[@jeremyversusjazz]

@@castleanthrax1833 i guess i missed that one. He seems pretty detail-oriented to me and i'm OCD as shit so...

[@castleanthrax1833]

@@jeremyversusjazz I think he did a "spur of the moment" kind of thing. I agree with you, he's usually very well organized. I like those r.f.i.d tags he's got in this vid too. I don't do much traveling, but if I do I'll be putting one in the electronics cavity of my guitar just in case. ✌️🇦🇺

[@incubism]

Thanks heaps for this! So good. I picked up the mono case on your recommendation and recently the tick and it is honestly a game changer. Such a well designed piece of kit

[@KBRblues]

I play a resonator, and I taped an airpod under the coverplate! Cannot exchange sentimental value for anything!

[@cellarcatband]

Yay! RightOn straps are wonderful! Got three of them!

[@somebodysdog9235]

Awesome video. Good clean cuts. Nice lighting. Nice b roll. Call backs to previous videos. Very good! Looking forward to the backstage journals. Maybe they should have their own channel for long form backstage journal?

[@grantstevenson5558]

It’d b cool to see a video of how u set up the pelican case. Measurements, layout, cutting foam, all that kind of stuff

[@michaelhayes2794]

Air tags thanks the suggestion

[@ianparker5007]

Hell yeah, you're coming to Texas! Welcome man

[@matthewf1979]

Curt Mangan strings are the best I’ve ever used. One set of the pure nickel round core strings and I was sold.

[@donaldbadgett8125]

Oh shit ! I love that tele w benders

[@revsharp777]

Funny you bring up the Air Tags. This just saved Ryan Fluff Bruce from Riffs Beards and Gear on their European tour a few weeks back. Got to London and saw their gear was still in the states!

[@phovos7618]

6:36 cracked me up i was so intrigued by that recorder soaking in every detail then..

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Solid setup. I would add a few choice items. A tube of Big Benz Nut Sauce. A little in each nut slot and the saddle V's and you will improve tuning stability and reduce string breakage. A String Stretcha. It's a plastic stick with a hook and heel on one end. Tune a new string up to pitch, run the Stretcha up and down a few times, check your tune and it will be a whole step lower. It stretches a new string in 30 seconds so you go on stage with stable strings. I know it sounds corny and gimicky, but once you use it, you will come to depend on it. And last but certainly not least is a Snark clip on tuner. I know there's a ton of tuning apps, pedals and other clip ons. But the Snark is super accurate, very high visibility and inconspicuous. You can tune silently, in a noisy room where your phone app will pick up transients, and in the dark. For $20, that's cheap

[@Telorchid]

Agree Deoxit is essential. Saves plenty to trips to repair shop for one thing. (Strangely many musicians seem not to realize dirt, dust & oxidation accruing over time are things.)

[@kristiankappel3308]

Love this video. Good luck on the road. Greatings from Denmark 🇩🇰🎤🎸🇺🇸

[@flytebandtampa2499]

I've been following for years now, and have to admit I mirror your gear, to the point of two Novos, a serus j an Solus h2. I do like the tik bag and will look into that as I find myself having a bag for every scenario. We gig every weekend but recently we played 7 night in a row in Key West Florida, Sloppy Joe's, our first out of town shows. I resorted back to your ol videos, thank u for that. The pelican case is a must an wish I had that with me. Once again, another Schull purchase.. now, how to ask wife...

[@JonTorrence]

Good for you on the gig, man! That Solus looks great, do you have a vid elsewhere where you can get a better look at it?

[@alexander_winston]

Safe travels Rhett.

[@jts3339]

I always played with coiled cords in the 60’s until they went out of fashion and my plug ends wore out. One of mine was light gray and got filthy from dragging on stage. When I bought a new Fender coiled cord a few years ago it was nothing like the 60’s originals. The 60’s style had the same weight and flexibility of the land line phone cords (remember those?). The new ones are constructed of thick, stiff, heavy cable that doesn’t stretch and return unlike the old ones. I realize that the new ones provide a cleaner signal, but the reason that they were popular in the 60’s is gone. I use mine from my pedal board to my amp so that it’s not a total waste. It’s too damn heavy and stiff to use directly from my guitar. That’s why they’re not flying off the shelves this time around.

[@brandonbarnes743]

I'm not sure if you'll see this but will we get backstage journals for your upcoming gigs?? Thank you for all you do!

[@RhettShull]

You will! Thanks for asking

[@desmondmyers]

God these videos are so helpful. Thanks Rhett!!

[@jacopoviero5527]

I hope that soon you can come to Italy for concerts, will be a dream.

[@BParker55]

If those Hipshot bridge handles were able to be reversed I think they'd be much more useable

[@tadlehmann1906]

Not typically a Novo fan but the Tilly Burst is gorgeous

[@baycation]

I see that your tour is coming through Clearwater, Florida - I will be there.

[@DangerAmbrose]

Always guitar CASE!!!! Bags protect from dust not damage.

[@MesaGuitarGuy]

I've got your rock slide, it's the one I've been looking for for years, Great video, I need to streamline my rigs

[@ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463]

Good luck my friend and if you run into R.J out there tell him Ernie says Hello, go get em Buddy and great video Rhett and Have a blast !!!

[@paulsmith3807]

Air tags and friction clamp...both coming my way, thanks Rhett👌🏻

[@Berndaddie]

Thx for sharing. Be safe on the road.

[@hangaroundrecords4761]

You are so fancy Rhett. I love it!! Also , I have that same purple cable, and it IS rad!!!

[@GreenJeep26]

Spare patch cable hot tip; test them all before you leave! Also, if you think 5 will be enough, bring 6.

[@NickGranville]

Sweet setup!

[@Barry101er]

Tascam Portacapture X8: so cool :) Airpods-fantastic idea.

[@phillipasby9202]

Well hell I just invested in an H6 - NiMH batteries - case and a tripod based on an earlier suggestion.. It’s fine the H6 is a great practice tool!

[@TAkridge]

Looking forward to seeing you play here in Round Rock, Texas this Friday!!!

[@JamesKruseArtist]

The most excellent info. Total gear covetness! On another note, Have you ever noticed that you never really have command or know a song until you played it so many times are absolutely sick to death of it? Maybe it’s just me lol

[@colinmacdonald3931]

Nice and useful, I shall hopefully be able to use this information one day. Loved the sniff zoom. Have fun.

[@allengoeddey2719]

Great and relevant information. I’ve been looking at cases for gigs. I’m tired of making multiple trips back n forth to my vehicle. Thanks

[@hawg427]

I have a pair of Ultimate Ears UE 18+ and love them. One of the Guitar players in the Church band turned me on to them at a great price. pelican makes the best protective gear. I have an old Halliburton case but they have gone up so much in price. I put my Professional photo gear in it but I'm fixing to get a Pelican soon. I spent good money on a hand tooled Durango strap, saw Billy Gibbons use one and fell in love.

[@stoneysdead689]

Totally off topic but- I bought an Alairex HALO jr. without ever having heard one or anything- just had a gut feeling about it, plus it was a really good deal- 65 bucks. They run about 200 or so usually so- I snagged it. But man am I pleasantly surprised- this is the best sounding overdrive I've ever used- I've played Centaur clones, and Morning Glories, and Blues Drivers, Blues Breakers of every flavor, and all that good stuff- and I like them all but- this thing is special. IT has a choice between asymmetrical and symmetrical clipping- which is nothing ground breaking but- if you turn the gain all the way down and then flip to asymmetric clipping- you get this absolutely perfect bluesy, just a tad of grit, yet still sparkly, goodness- man it's awesome. Flip to my neck pick up and it's just money- I love this thing. Plus- if you want gain- it's got plenty on tap- you can go all the way to smooth saturated lead tones and because you have Contour, Gain, Tone, and Bass controls- you can shape it about anyway you like- it makes decent preamp. That's what HALO stands for- "Harmonic Amp Like Overdrive". It probably doesn't push enough to really be used as a preamp- you'll still want to hit the front of your amp with it- I think, haven't tried it in the FX loop yet. Hmm- I'll get back to you on that. But usually- if one is pushing enough to go straight to the power amp with it and you run it through the front anyway- you hear it caving in when you turn it up, the preamp can't handle it. I haven't noticed that with this one.

[@marcomunoz8006]

I’m so bummed that your actually heading within 30min of me when you play @SPI and I’ll be missing it due to prior commitments. Been following you for years and never thought I would have that chance. I’ll try and catch you next time you roll through the state again. Enjoy the gigs, prepare for horrible heat and humidity and most of all have a great time. Should be a great time 🤘

[@JDY517]

Ayyy I was born in Saginaw, MI 🤘🏻

[@TheeBizzyB]

I started using Right On straps 4 or 5 years ago, I absolutely love them!

[@madbeanz_co]

My man. Thank you for the case answer. I WILL be getting one

[@LudosRegem]

Yeah mousepads are great for guitar maintenance. When I work on my guitar I always use my extra large mousepad it is about 1.5 meter wide

[@paulbuck0267]

I got a Righton strap for my Les Paul. Great find Rhatt. Thanks!

[@paulbuck0267]

Sorry Rhett I meant Rhett. Lol

[@cesararias4633]

I really liked this video, specifically the AirTag recommendation, I think it´s brilliant for this application. On the other hand, I find all this gear to be very overwhelming. Don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't like it, but wow it's really hard to keep up with everything! As always, much love from Barcelona!

[@timrussellguitar1516]

Great video Rhett

[@Tama31]

You might want to check, but I believe the livewire cables from guitar center are lifetime warranty. Might be able to take those back and get them swapped out.

[@christopherweise438]

"what's in my GIG bag" Keeps the Amoeba Music lawyers off your back. Cheeky Rhett.

[@bradelee]

Hey Rhett-‘DeoxIT’ is a tiny 25cc bottle of concentrated d5 with a needle applicator you can fly with…cheers!

[@Sir_Gonzo]

He used CAPITALS in the thumbnail. Now I gotta find out what's in the gig bag...

[@brianhoover1643]

as a long term hipshot user, guy the hip lever. palm benders are fine if you only have one, but having something like that, where it looks like the old bigsby palm benders, it gets in the way of normal guitar techniques. I've had a G bender lever off and on for years but I usually leave it off because it gets in my way a lot of the time. hip lever though? use it all the time, if you listen to any of my jam along videos with my red strat youll see that thing gets a work out

[@RaindoggTV]

I actually put an AirTag in all my guitars. I tape them under the pick guard or back panels.

[@DavidSJ_DAP]

Respect for the coily cable!

[@ijumitzu]

I literally just watching the video where jack white shows his low rider Tele with all the benders attached a minute ago and all of a sudden this pops up

[@CatchMeOutside361]

😂 big brother got your back

[@Telorchid]

The algorithm remembers.

[@nickl2883]

The great algorithm has you figured out now. I’m sorry. The great algorithm’s goal is ultimate control. It’s turmoil and tinfoil hats for the rest of your days. It figured me out a year ago. Now I can’t even think of my butt without getting bombarded with itch cream advertisements.

[@CatchMeOutside361]

@@nickl2883 lmao 🤣

[@ijumitzu]

@@nickl2883 Goddamn it - what should I do now ? Destroy my passport , burn my phone , shoot the mailman ??! Pls help 😳🥲

[@ScottfromBaltimore]

Rock on!

[@Gaslight.Guitar]

Always wanted a Mulecaster until I did some research on them. I was shocked about the horror stories and decided to not get one... cool guitars though.

[@georgespencer3973]

The sniff. LOL

[@05645ci]

Brett, please do a demo on the electric resonator! I'm dying to hear it and I already want one!

[@davolk9525]

My straps are the exact opposite. I like the black woven nylon straps with leather ends. They slide on my shirt instead of grabbing it and making me have to adjust my shirt all the time.

[@LeMans512]

Great insight from a master.

[@robinjgill]

Great video Rhett. That Tascam looks handy. I'm still using a 14-year old zoom. +Friction arm Great gear tips

[@HoracioGarciaMusic]

Hope you're including a portable AC for your Texas gigs this weekend. it's gonna be HOT!

[@kodykindhart5644]

Swamp cooler time

[@spacemissing]

Rhett, instead of D5, carry a bottle of D100 and one of F100 (FaderLube). They are quite small and they are not aerosols, so they should be OK to fly.

[@einaraarnes1378]

As a bass player i need to check 97% of the time, i know a few gutar players here that only need to check it around 75-80% of the time. airlines here are a bit strickt when it comes to size and all that..

[@fredianacci8283]

Good Trouble!

[@Prettynoise]

Amazing vid. I'll be using heaps of these tips.

[@seanbaines]

Pelicans, man. They are absolutely bombproof. My brother has done a ton of travelling around lighting work, shooting this that and the other in various locations. He highly recommends Pelicans. Lighting, electrical, computer techs. They all recommend Pelicans.

[@perrymann6807]

Another item: travel baby powder for hand(left). Helps to eliminate sticky neck slickens your hand removing moisture from humidity/sweat. Just a pinch in palm and then rub. Don’t inhale!😉

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

Cool rig. Well thought out backup problem solvers :-)

[@gregmock6808]

Great video...learned quite a bit

[@rickbiessman6084]

Super cool video, but I’d REALLY love to finally see a video about that beautiful HiWatt Custom 20 you’ve got sitting behind you! =)

[@samj.6867]

Nice demo! I like the Air Tag idea.

[@kodykindhart5644]

Air tag in everything

[@kodykindhart5644]

I hid mine in my 9v battery compartment 🤘🤘🤫🤫

[@lachlanplache7148]

Great video, and great setup man! If you’re at all interested in selling the benders from the mulecaster I’d buy them from you. I love mine on my mulecaster, but matt doesn’t sell them separately anymore and I’d love to have a set for another guitar.

[@TheTapMusic]

I'm calling it now. Stringjoy?

[@kiddcomet3563]

Nice setup you have 👍

[@EricMakingWaves]

Prediction: Stringjoy sponsors Rhett.

[@WorshipGuitarist4life17]

Would be my guess.