Hiring Pro-Level Backline

[Veggie Dave]

I'm part of a team organising a three band show in Brentwood, Essex, where one of the bands is flying over from Europe. Obviously, they can't bring their own backline (drums, keys, saxes etc.) so I need to find a supplier of pro musical gear we can rent from for this event.

I'm not sure how many people on here can help but I'm hoping that at least the two Petes may have some idea: @Pete Effamy @Pete Thomas

 

[turf3]

Saxophones are hardly "backline". I would expect each saxophonist to bring his own instrument.

 

[Pete Effamy]

Other than much larger companies, there’s TP Sound (Tom Pritchard) that I have worked with extensively over the years, though not recently.

Was based around Dover but has the obligatory Merc Sprinter.

Home | TP Sound

www.tpsound.net

 

[Pete Effamy]

Sorry I misread. Thought you were talking PA only.

 

[Pete Effamy]

Saxophones are hardly "backline". I would expect each saxophonist to bring his own instrument.

Depends on how much gear you have. It’s a constant worry that an airline might order your horn to the hold, almost certain if you have two horns.
With that being the case I’d get (and have before) one of them hired.

 

[Pete Effamy]

I’ve done it twice. Gig in Scotland/budget airline - believe it was supplied by a local music shop.

There are plenty around who will hire by the week - maybe by the day? Howarth actually hire by the week. A Bari, for example is £100 I believe. Short supply though, so get in early.

 

[Pete Effamy]

Yeah, I think I’ve been on plenty of gigs where this has been the case, but I’ve not been part of it.

 

[Pete Thomas]

Saxophones are hardly "backline". I would expect each saxophonist to bring his own instrument.

Not necessarily. I've toured Europe to play baritone and the instrument was hired by the promoter/agent.

I'm hoping that at least the two Petes may have some idea:

See above.

 

[Jules]

@Veggie Dave Have you had any luck with this yet. I've just had an idea for you- drop me a message