Guitar Tech Kit?

Chris Schlotzhauer · Post by **Chris Schlotzhauer** » 7 Dec 2004 8:09 am

Is there such thing? Such as, a briefcase/workstation, light, tools, etc. I've seen them used by the pros. I'm looking for a starter kit of some sort as a gift to my son's band. They need to learn how to maintain their gear. They've been having too many mechanical breakdowns on stage. Any ideas? Thanks.

Mark Ardito · Post by **Mark Ardito** » 7 Dec 2004 8:19 am

Chris,

I haven't seen one around for sale in the guitar stores, but I made my own kit. I took my Mom's old metal rollerskate case and used that. I have a #1 and #2 phillips and straight head screw driver along with some smaller "eye glass" screw drivers. I have a metric and standard allen key set. I have two small "mag lites". I have some ground lift adapters. A pair on neddle nose pliers and a regular set. Some spare 9V batteries and some spare mic clips. I also have a set of "nut drivers".

All this fits pretty nice and neat in the rollerskate case.

Cheers!
Mark

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Mark Ardito · Post by **Mark Ardito** » 7 Dec 2004 8:22 am

Oh yeah...one more thing...have them learn how to set the intonation on their guitars and how to adjust the string height properly. These are two "must knows" if you are going to be doing some gigging and don't have a tech that will be traveling with you.

Mark

Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 7 Dec 2004 9:39 am

You forgot the duct tape and the really big hammer.

Terry Gann · Post by **Terry Gann** » 7 Dec 2004 10:45 am

Soddering Iron?
Strings, pegwinder, picks, capo, gtr strap, wire clippers...
I also carry one of every cable used in the sound system and stage rigs: midi cable, speaker cable (1/4 to 1/4, speakon to speakon, speakon to 1/4) XLR, an amp A/C power cord.

Glenn Austin · Post by **Glenn Austin** » 7 Dec 2004 12:08 pm

Chris, the kit you are talking about is made by a company called Xcelite. They make great tools, but are a bit on the pricey side. You can get them from Mouser electronics.

Larry Clark · Post by **Larry Clark** » 7 Dec 2004 2:36 pm

You can also order a tool/briefcase with tool pallet from many online tool sellers like Harbor Freight, or pick something up at a Lowes or Home Depot store. Then just add your own tools.

James Quackenbush · Post by **James Quackenbush** » 7 Dec 2004 3:07 pm

I have a bunch of different audio connectors and wire, and fuses, and tools and ....etc ......
I load everything into a good size fishing tackle box ...Plenty of little seperations for just about anything .....I have a holder that attatches to my belt for the BIG HAMMER

..........Jim