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.