Salary for touring guitar techs?
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Salary for touring guitar techs?
Anyone have an idea of pay rates and per diems these days?
I’m looking at 2 guitarists and 1 bass player. 20ish weeks per year or around 80+ shows.
I’m assuming pay should be adjusted with consideration for three players instead of one?
I’m looking at 2 guitarists and 1 bass player. 20ish weeks per year or around 80+ shows.
I’m assuming pay should be adjusted with consideration for three players instead of one?
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No idea, man. But I'd be asking, "Where do I sleep?"
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It's none of my business but I'd be curious as to what that job pays. I'm not a guitar tech btw
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https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/pe ... K-EALw_wcB
This is where I've always gotten per diem rates, typically depends on where it is, takes into account local cost of living.
Afraid I can't help with salary part.
This is where I've always gotten per diem rates, typically depends on where it is, takes into account local cost of living.
Afraid I can't help with salary part.
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Having done government travel for decades I can tell you in large cities the listed hotel rates are low. The hotels accept them, if they are contracted with the gov't, but that won't apply in your situation.
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Is one of the perks of being a touring guitar tech that you get to throw TVs out the hotel window?
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Flat screens just don't have the impact of the old tube tvs
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This is a well timed post for me to read , thanks for sharing
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Hi Charlie,WhopperPlate wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:32 pm This is a well timed post for me to read , thanks for sharing
Why is that?
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Being hired for an upcoming socal tour later this springaab0mb wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2024 3:59 amHi Charlie,WhopperPlate wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:32 pm This is a well timed post for me to read , thanks for sharing
Why is that?
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Congrats on the gig, man!WhopperPlate wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:32 pmBeing hired for an upcoming socal tour later this springaab0mb wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2024 3:59 amHi Charlie,WhopperPlate wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:32 pm This is a well timed post for me to read , thanks for sharing
Why is that?
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"Being hired for an upcoming socal tour later this spring"
Let us know when. Im in socal, I will come check it out
Let us know when. Im in socal, I will come check it out
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That's awesome. Best of luck with itWhopperPlate wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:32 pmBeing hired for an upcoming socal tour later this springaab0mb wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2024 3:59 amHi Charlie,WhopperPlate wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:32 pm This is a well timed post for me to read , thanks for sharing
Why is that?
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Thanks y’all , waiting on updates from band and venues , plans are in their relative infancy. I am glad to share the dates when they are available ! Cheers
Charlie