In every band I've played in:-

Individuals buy their own instrument and fittings, back-line amp/speaker(s), leads (power/jacks), any mics necessary (including mic-ing up from back-line to PA) and appropriate leads, stands, DI Box if required, tuner (although for the first 30 years your ear was your tuner!), spare leads and 'odds and sods' for the compulsory occasions when the unbreakable breaks). Includes the Druckin' Fummer, who provides the drummer's equivalents.

The band buys the PA amps/desk/speakers/FX boxes/related cabling/racks/lighting rig/truck or trailer for lugging the whole effin' lot. (Except for one band which included two seriously rich guys, one of whom bought the whole PA/lighting rig and the other bought the truck).

I.e. everything pre-PA, and therefore your 'personal' gear, is your own responsibility. 'Shared' gear - PA and lighting - is shared. responsibility.

In 1963 you could get the whole shootin' match in one car. Now you need a 38-Tonne artic! That's why I retired from bands some time ago and play solo now - 2 guitar cases take far less effort to move around :0)

Fair enuff??

SJ :0)