Mid to late 60's it was mix and match time in Liverpool until a guitarist used my Vox Foundation head and blew it, refusing to pay. Gig money was about 30/- a night each in a 6 piece, doing 6 gigs a week, then it took two weeks money to get fixed including hire, now, no one, without exception, gets to play. But then again as I only do a couple off gigs a year it's no hardship
It is not worth it, your a great guy until it breaks and suddenly your new best friend has gone.