I re-read this thread today.
One of my closest friends scratched up a Tom Anderson Hollow T I let him try - in my own studio - this was quite a while ago, because I've been all-PRS for a long time.
I was pissed at the time. I couldn't polish the scratches out, they were through the paint.
I was
so pissed, I couldn't look at the guitar, and sold it. Which is a shame, But my friend is more important than the guitar was. I didn't tell him at the time.
Tom Anderson makes a really nice hollow Tele, the only Tele I ever owned that I actually liked. Because, of course, it was more Tom than Tele.
Recently, my friend wanted to play one of my Private Stocks - at my place. I said, sorry, you f#cked up one of my guitars, you lost your privileges.
He was insulted. I don't care. He'll get over it.
I'm STILL pissed about my Anderson!!