PROFESSIONAL BACKLINE QUOTE-REQUEST CHECKLIST The Backline Company PRODUCTION [ ] Production type [ ] Artist or production name [ ] Event date [ ] Venue [ ] City and state [ ] Production contact [ ] Current rider [ ] Current stage plot EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS [ ] Drum shells and configuration [ ] Snare, cymbals and hardware [ ] Pedals and throne [ ] Keyboards, stands, bench and pedals [ ] Keyboard outputs, power and DI boxes [ ] Guitar heads, combos and cabinets [ ] Guitar footswitches and pedalboard integration [ ] Bass heads, cabinets and DI path [ ] Percussion and instruments [ ] Stands, stools and accessories [ ] Artist-carried equipment identified [ ] Acceptable alternatives identified DURATION [ ] Warehouse release [ ] Transport [ ] Load-in [ ] Rehearsal dates [ ] Performance date or dates [ ] Overnight hold [ ] Return transport [ ] Multi-city route SCHEDULE [ ] Load-in time [ ] Soundcheck [ ] Rehearsal [ ] Doors [ ] Performance [ ] Programme end [ ] Load-out deadline [ ] Next deployment VENUE AND ACCESS [ ] Loading dock [ ] Vehicle restrictions [ ] Lifts and stairs [ ] Door dimensions [ ] Carrying distance [ ] Stage and riser access [ ] Preparation space [ ] Empty-case storage [ ] Indoor or outdoor conditions [ ] Curfew TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT [ ] Included setup technicians [ ] Included teardown technicians [ ] Soundcheck attendance [ ] Standby or show-call support [ ] Specialist technicians [ ] Guest or support-act changes [ ] Touring support TRANSPORT [ ] City and distance [ ] Equipment volume [ ] Vehicle requirements [ ] Route and tolls [ ] Timed access [ ] Parking and permits [ ] Overnight movement [ ] Return or next-city plan MULTI-ARTIST OR TOURING [ ] Number of artists [ ] Shared versus dedicated equipment [ ] Changeover duration [ ] Changeover technician positions [ ] Number of cities [ ] Venue advances [ ] Technician travel [ ] Between-show maintenance [ ] Inter-city handovers CONTINGENCY [ ] Performance-critical dependencies [ ] Spare pedals and small hardware [ ] Drumheads [ ] Power supplies [ ] Footswitches [ ] Cables and DI boxes [ ] Approved alternate systems COMMERCIAL REVIEW [ ] Quote validity [ ] Taxes [ ] Payment schedule [ ] Reservation requirement [ ] Cancellation [ ] Damage responsibility [ ] Overtime or extended support [ ] Scope-change process [ ] Rescheduling [ ] Assumptions clearly stated COMPARE COMPLETE PROPOSALS [ ] Equipment configurations match [ ] Accessories match [ ] Preparation scope is clear [ ] Technician scope is clear [ ] Transport is clear [ ] Duration is clear [ ] Contingencies are clear [ ] Taxes and terms are clear This checklist helps define and compare scope. The confirmed quotation and production agreement remain the controlling commercial documents. Preparation Before Performance(TM)