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Old 01-21-2020, 07:50 AM
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I think it boils down to how many loading docks your guitars go over, what kinds, how often, and in whose hands they make the trip?

Industrial loading docks at venues and studios have concrete floors with steel edges and either lift doors or steel swinging doors with hydraulic returns. Expect scuffs and bangs.
Local pubs often have no dock and you usually load-in through swinging doors usually let go in front of you at the most inopportune time by the drummer. See industrial docks.
Airport loading docks are like industrial docks except no-one gives a rip about your precious instrument, so add drops.

Are you your own roadie? You will take care of your gear but scuffs still happen. Expect the number and severity to go up as the hour passes 1am.
Bandmates? Multiply the bangs and scuffs by a factor of two.
Hired roadies? Multiply the bangs and scuffs by a factor of three.
College roadies paid in beer? Multiply the bangs and scuffs by a factor of five.



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