brandtkronholm
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An interesting discussion about other people playing your guitars has evolved in this thread in the Vintage 1952-1960 pub:
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Some members are adamantly opposed to others (save their tech/luthier) handling their guitars - vintage or not. Others have a far more relaxed attitude. It's a fascinating discussion and I assume there are certainly old threads one precisely the same topic.
Playing a guitar in a guitar shop or a guitar show doesn't count. That's what guitar shops and shows are for. I've played a 1941 D45 at a shop, no questions asked...(believe the hype.)
I take the more conservative approach with my gear. I might allow I player I know and trust to play one of my guitars so long as they're sitting in a chair and the guitar strap is on. This is reasonable.
I would NEVER allow someone to play one of my guitars at a gig and I'd absolutely NEVER allow anyone to borrow one for an extended period of time.
I learned the hard way by letting a bandmate borrow a nice old D28 for a weekend. It was returned to me with a broken headstock and no explanation. I've another story about a Tele I let someone play...alas.
On the other hand, I have borrowed other people's guitars for studio work. I've been trusted with other people's valuable/vintage guitars many times for many purposes. A long time ago a buddy lent me his blonde 335 for a gig - but that's a story for another time...(it sounded great but I missed my Les Paul!)
When visiting another player's studio I'll wait to be invited to play their guitars.
I am grateful for those who have invited me to play their guitars, valuable or not.
My bottom line: No, you may not play my guitars.
What say the rest of you? Who can play your guitars?
Help Wanted
Some members are adamantly opposed to others (save their tech/luthier) handling their guitars - vintage or not. Others have a far more relaxed attitude. It's a fascinating discussion and I assume there are certainly old threads one precisely the same topic.
Playing a guitar in a guitar shop or a guitar show doesn't count. That's what guitar shops and shows are for. I've played a 1941 D45 at a shop, no questions asked...(believe the hype.)
I take the more conservative approach with my gear. I might allow I player I know and trust to play one of my guitars so long as they're sitting in a chair and the guitar strap is on. This is reasonable.
I would NEVER allow someone to play one of my guitars at a gig and I'd absolutely NEVER allow anyone to borrow one for an extended period of time.
I learned the hard way by letting a bandmate borrow a nice old D28 for a weekend. It was returned to me with a broken headstock and no explanation. I've another story about a Tele I let someone play...alas.
On the other hand, I have borrowed other people's guitars for studio work. I've been trusted with other people's valuable/vintage guitars many times for many purposes. A long time ago a buddy lent me his blonde 335 for a gig - but that's a story for another time...(it sounded great but I missed my Les Paul!)
When visiting another player's studio I'll wait to be invited to play their guitars.
I am grateful for those who have invited me to play their guitars, valuable or not.
My bottom line: No, you may not play my guitars.
What say the rest of you? Who can play your guitars?