Music Equipment

Let’s start with instruments and equipment. We’re going to organise them in your Gear Inventory so you know the total value locked within them, the current condition of the gear and have a clear breakdown of all the equipment you need to insure or submit for a carnet when heading on tour, performing or working overseas. 

Additionally, music equipment follows interesting economics. Unlike consumer electronics, quality gear often appreciates. A vintage synthesiser bought for $500 might sell for $5,000 a decade later. When capital is tight - and it often is for independent artists - your gear inventory becomes a library of assets you can navigate through to sell what is unused. 

Action Items:

Add Gear to Your Inventory

1. Navigate to your Tour Component and find the Gear Inventory page under Navigation. 
2. On your Gear Inventory Dashboard, click the + "New Item" button.
3. Enter the essential gear details:
   
   • Equipment name and type
   • Weight and value
   • Current status and condition
   • Location and ownership information
   • Serial number and any documentation

Adding Gear to Tour Packing List

1. Navigate to your Gear Inventory and locate the item you want to include on tour.
2. Check the "Pack For Tour" box for each tour item.
3. Review the Tour Packing dashboard to:
   
   • Check the total tour weight
   • Organize gear by type or case
   • Use for equipment verification during load-in/out

Creating and Linking Insurance Policies

1. Navigate to your Insurance Policies database and click "New".
2. Enter the basic policy information:
   
   • Policy details and number
   • Coverage information
   • Important dates
   • Premium and deductible amounts
   • Attach any relevant documents
     
3. Link gear to the policy:
   
   • Return to your Gear Inventory
   • Select items to insure
   • Connect them to the appropriate policy