Anyone Ever Loan their guitar to another player at an Open Mic?

[John429]

thanks for sharing the link & story of the pic of Shareen's 614ceL30, John -
i especially enjoyed the audio clip - Shareen has a wonderful voice & it sounds great

i'll have to check out the 429 forum - wouldn't mind squeezing a fe385 into a fox body at some point
 in the future & if i recall correctly, they can be bored/stroked to over 700 ci, if one is so inclined

Thanks for checking it out, Michael! That was a sad time for her guitar, but thanks to Taylor, everything was put back like new. One of my joys in life is to support her in her musical endeavors and watching her blossom into such an amazing musician is a major highlight in my life!

Yes - please do stop by 429 Technical Forum. We'll be glad to help you shoehorn a bored & stroked 460 into your Capri You will then have the Grand Symphony of Capris!

[barefooter]

Glad there was no harm John429...  I've allowed others to play my 814 at our local jam, but there was one guy I was nervous about letting play it.  I'd already allowed two others to play it on other dates and could not refuse him his turn.  The first two guys, one had an 814 and the other was a Fender Tele and they both were always cautious about the way they handled their guitars.  When they asked for mine to try out, they handed their guitars over to me without hesitation.  The other gentleman likes to set close to all other players and just thinking about it makes me nervous.  However, no bumps, dings, or anything.  I've started carrying my Sigma and taken my Alvarez several times.  Each of these guitars are nice and have no dings on them, but I feel more comfortable in this one environment.  Now, when I play out alone or with fellow musicians in a structure event, I play my 814 without hesitation as I know I'll have total control over it.

[John429]

Glad you have escaped undinged, Barefooter. I have noticed some folks like to sit very close to others when they play as well and I share your concern with getting clunked into.

[DMBfan41]

I'll echo the sentiment "I got my guitar to play".  I don't baby them after I've decided it's a keeper.  Mine have several dings to testify of their daily use.  However, I have the right to ding it because it's mine.  I'd never just hand it over without regard to it's well being. 

I can only imagine what was going through the OP's mind and body watching his rig go through the ringer.

All risk of damage aside, I rarely let anyone play my guitars beyond holding for a few and noodling.  I'm just weird like that I guess.

[flaggerphil]

There are a few people I would (and have) loan one of my guitars to.  Strangers at an open mike are not on that list.

[John429]

I can only imagine what was going through the OP's mind and body watching his rig go through the ringer.

It was abject horror, believe me. After that experience, I only let folks I know *extremely* well and fully trust play it.