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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

@@0scill8r Gotcha. 👍

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

2 жыл бұрын

haha

@NJSonye

2 жыл бұрын

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.

I love these practical videos, I'm not a pro musician, but I relate. I'm a road geologist and travel with a bunch of expensive gear. I employ the strategies you do to make sure I have what I need on the road (remote drilling sites in northern Canada). I have a motto: "if you don't bring it, you won't have it". Sounds kinda dumb and obvious, but when the nearest store is a 2 hour drive from the "office", it pays to keep it in mind. When it comes to certain personal items (toothbrush, razor, etc): I have two of each, and my toiletries never get unpacked. Including a supply of prescription meds I can't do without. I have a wellsite guitar too, stays in case, grab 'n go. I also built a secure garage so I never have to unload my equipment from the pick 'em up truck. Learned something new from this one, the r.f.i.d. tags, I'm searching already. LOL.

@jeremyversusjazz

2 жыл бұрын

i was same way when i used to travel on business all the time. OCD! But i never needed but didn’t have. 😎

@stephenwalton8507

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeremyversusjazz Some of us learn the hard way by showing up at the construction site without our hammer and saw, usually only happens once, if you want to keep that carpenter job.

@castleanthrax1833

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, those r.f.i.d tags are awesome little things when you don't want to lose your bags. Great insurance policies.

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

@castleanthrax1833

2 жыл бұрын

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

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.

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

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

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.

You're a straight up pro my man. Your rig is meticulously well thought out. Wish I lived nearby because I Definitely wanna see you rip it up on stage. Really excited for you being able to get back out there and do what you love brother. Cheers 🍻

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

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

Enjoy the shows, thanks for the info.

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

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.

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

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?

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

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

Great video...learned quite a bit

Great video Rhett

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@castleanthrax1833

2 жыл бұрын

@@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. ✌️🇦🇺

Thx for sharing. Be safe on the road.

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

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

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

God these videos are so helpful. Thanks Rhett!!

Sweet setup!

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

Oh shit ! I love that tele w benders

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

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

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

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

Awesome video, thanks for sharing! 🔥😁👍🙌🎸🎶

Rock on!

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

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

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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. ✌️🇦🇺

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

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

Great video!!..thank you!!!!

Great insight from a master.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

😂 big brother got your back

@Telorchid

2 жыл бұрын

The algorithm remembers.

@nickl2883

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickl2883 lmao 🤣

@ijumitzu

2 жыл бұрын

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

RightOn! straps are the best.

Air tags thanks the suggestion

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

Good Trouble!

Very good video

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

2 жыл бұрын

You will! Thanks for asking

The sniff. LOL

Nice setup you have 👍

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

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!

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.

Safe travels Rhett.

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

@paulbuck0267

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry Rhett I meant Rhett. Lol

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

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.

Ayyy I was born in Saginaw, MI 🤘🏻

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

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 🤘

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

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 !!!

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

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

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

Nice demo! I like the Air Tag idea.

@kodykindhart5644

2 жыл бұрын

Air tag in everything

@kodykindhart5644

2 жыл бұрын

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

Great video. When you going to come and play in Australia?

Love the video. Found it super interesting. I’m new to the world of slide and am just getting my feet under me (I hear there’s a course for that…). Wondering what flatwound strings you are using for your mule/would recommend for slide in open d/e?

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

2 жыл бұрын

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?

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!

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.

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.

Great video (as always) - but where did you get the EC t-shirt? Sorry to ask but I'ver been searching high and low........😁

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

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! =)

Respect for the coily cable!

Hey Rhett- thanks for this. Super helpful. How do you get the foam cut custom for the pelican case?

I'd love to see a tutorial video on how you record the audio for the live shows. I am considering getting a nice recorder like the Tascam. Do you plug it into FOH mixer, or just straight from the Tascam? Or both?

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.)

Thanks for sharing. No amp for the next tour?

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!

Great practical video. How do you prevent touch screen damage?

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.

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

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

You guys are opening for Willie Nelson? What?!? Please don't leave that show without an interview.

@castleanthrax1833

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't Willie get runover recently? He was playing on the road again. Hehehe.

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

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

@kodykindhart5644

2 жыл бұрын

Swamp cooler time

Very helpful vid. Regarding power, I wonder if there's a good power conditioner that's suited for traveling? I use a Monster 3500 at home and it's greatly improved the signa/noise ratio of all manner of audio gear. For travel it's big heavy overkill. Something effective with 6 outlets in an enlarged power strip format would be great.

Hey Rhett! With that Tascam recorder. Where do you typically place it for a decent live gig sound? Cheers mate.