Tim Plains Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I really don't care just as long as they don't abuse the guitar, wear rings or exposed belt buckles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This_Dying_Soul Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I really don't care just as long as they don't abuse the guitar, wear rings or exposed belt buckles. I even take my wedding band off to play my own guitars. Wouldn't think of leaving it on to play someone elses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinner 13 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Only people that I know personally do I let play my guitars (ie bandmates, former bandmates, close friends). Letting someone unknown play a personal instrument can be a recipe for disaster. [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxymusic Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Don't really mind as long as they ask and are careful with them, it seems to sound different when somebody else plays YOUR guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I'm trying to imagine a scenario where people I don't know would be playing my guitars. Not much risk of that in my world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZuWa Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I often let others play my guitars in my presence. They always use more caution and care than I would and I am very careful. My guitars are all beat, so what would a pick scratch really amount to? However, no belt buckles allowed! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Anyone who comes over, and is interested enough to ask, is welcome to play any instrument I have out.... which is pretty much all of them . If they don't know how, I am most happy to provide some basic instruction. "No, no... your fingers go between the little metal thingies..." I don't recall anyone ever just picking it up and playing one, but I'm sure if it happened I'd be ok with it as long as they were relatively careful. I have traded guitars with someone before, but did not find the experience to be pleasant on the whole, and would not loan an instrument now to anyone I can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I do enough damage to my own. Other people are more careful than I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I thought the answer was simple until I read all the posts....and I have to admit, it's a complicated question. I would let others play my Dove and Jubilee, and any of my electrics. I'd presume they'd treat them like their own. Drunk? No. Don't really play? With supervision. At the SANJAM last year, my P-Bass stayed on the stage for whoever wanted to play it. My DIF or 'Bird? ONLY with close supervision and people I trust.... generally no, (but then, I don't even bring them out of the house!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkolo Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 For the most part yes, but only because if I'm showing them to you than I already feel I trust you with them. As for playing out around and people asking it's a strict no, very few people I know are an exception to that rule. I used to loan one guy my cords until he left them at the show he played and someone else claimed them. Since then I go with the rule "if you don't have enough money to buy it, you won't have enough money to fix/replace it if something happens". It doesn't always make you Mr. Popular but hey the leeches keep their distance then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 The other side of this is I don't like/enjoy playing other peoples guitars - always feels uncomfortable. The only other person that plays my guitars is my son and I don't like that much but only because he is way better than I will ever be! I'm quite the opposite, I love trying out other people guitars. It's always good to walk a mile in another mans shoes, as it were. However, I don't often ask to play other people's guitars, but when it's offered I jump at the opportunity. Specially if it's an invitation to sit in with gigging band. No mater how much my own band has been playing, I always get a charge out of "Sitting In". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenderGuy1 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Yea, but I lay down rules. Don't mess with my tuning. Don't break my strings. Don't mess with my amp settings. (unless switching channels or removing effects) that'll teach the drummers a lesson, but Buxom i'd be delighted to jam with you if i see you, just dont mess with my amp settings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Interesting responses - I rarely let people just walk up and pick up a guitar at a gig unless I know them. As far as at home or in my studio it's no problem if I trust you enough to let you into my homes you can play whatever you want. Same goes for Piano's, Drums Mandolins or anything else. Just don't try to touch a harmonica, I don't trade spit with anybody but my wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymeedc Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I don't mind if she dances with a friend of mine when I'm present, as I know she's coming home with me at eve's end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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