How many guitars do you bring to a gig?

[Andromeda]

One time I actually brought 5 guitars to a gig and played them all!

I only bring the two I now have to most gigs but sometimes I will just bring the 6 string.

[tryintolrn]

None- I'm there to watch and listen! ----At least for now.

[slimey]

4
2 acoustics. ( one a backup ) if it can go wrong it will at a gig.
Strat
National reso electric.

Also add a Mandolin to the list, but the question was how many guitars.

[AZLiberty]

Originally Posted by brad4d8

I don't gig much, but when I do I usually bring two guitars, a six and a 12, and play them both.
Brad

This. I may bring a 2nd 6-string if I plan on playing in any alternative tunings, but it's usually just a single 6 and a 12.

[geronimotwo]

i will keep things as simple as possible. i only bring one acoustic to a solo gig, and i only bring one bass to the band gig. why bring more? i have only broken one string while performing, and that was on my bass while in a rock band in the 80's. ( i think my hair got tangled in it and the string broke while freeing it. )

[jseth]

If it's my typical solo gig, I'll take two; my 6 and 12 string acoustics...

other than that, I'd bring what's needed to cover the gig. Extra strings but no "back-up" gutar in case I break a string. I can't remember the last time I broke a string while playing on stage, if ever...

[lroyb]

I have been traveling light for a little over a year taking just 1 guitar. Since the GPCPA1 took the main gig'n spot I'm planning to start taking a Dread for flatpicking songs. Not that the GPCPA1 doesn't handle flatpicking (it does well) my playing is cleaner and faster on 1 11/16 guitars. The hard part will be forcing myself to switch guitars during a set.

Most of my gigs are 2 hours or an hour an a half and I usually like to keep things going. In the past any 2nd guitar would be just in case something went wrong with the first choice. We'll see at least I have a plan.

[noledog]

1.In the band it was 2 electrics, 1 acoustic (was the Guild D25m, now the Lowden)
2. At church; 1 acoustic ususally the Lowden
3. Few times I'd fly, like to S. America , 1 acoustic (the D25m)
4. Now solo just 1 acoustic (Lowden usually, but Goodall ocasionally due to feedback in some places)... I very, very, rarely break strings, my hands are dry so they don't eat the strings and I regularly smooth out any burs on my saddles. The older I get, the less I want to carry. Those days of haulin' amp stacks and the like are over says my back!
Interesting poll, may I add does everyone bring an amp or use P.A.? I try to run direct if possible depending on the situation. Like church was easier to go direct for me. Also has anyone tried the "Lunchbox" amp?
noledog

[rmyAddison]

One dread, one OM, both get played.

If there is a chance I cannot mic I'll add my OMC-Aura, or if I know I cannot mic I'll only take the Aura.