Flash@TMB Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 Here is a selection of broken kit that we just turfed out after 4 years. We've kept all the parts that we could salvage, these are just the left over bits that are totally unserviceable. Most of the items are stands, plus a few cymbals. The reason for failure on all the stands is over tightening.This doesn't count stuff that's been accidentally removed... for instance we also turfed out two full bin bags of useless 1m guitar leads that were accidentally left behind after people mistook them for our high quality 5m leads Reckon the hardware that we threw out probably cost 2,000 - 3,000 when it was new. To put this in perspective the door charge from approx. 4 punters at a gig essentially covers the wear & tear on cymbals, cymbal stands, drum pedals, and vocal mic stands during that gig.So if anyone's ever wondered why the house gear in venues is always shagged, this is probably answers that question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HateEvent Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Dibs on cymbals! In the morn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 I don't think he was actually offering the stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash@TMB Posted November 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Dibs on cymbals! In the morn! It's all in the skip. The cymbals are totally trashed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HateEvent Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Boo-hiss.It was after seeing Teabags with guitar leads I figured I'd be cheeky and ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 My hi hats look about a billion times worse than any of those cymbals. Would have played them no bother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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