About 10 years ago, I did about six gigs with a friend's band while they were looking for a permanent drummer. Their guitarist quit unexpectedly, so the slot was filled temporarily by a guy named Steve.
Steve was a young Italian kid, black hair perfectly in place, all black clothes, neat as a pin, black boots with a military shine, and reeking of cologne. He had a black Strat and a black Explorer, both spotless. His Marshall amp was equally spotless. His pedalboard was perfectly put together. He meticulously polished both guitars before the first set. At the end of the first set, instead of leaving the stage, he sat and polished the Explorer again, polished the Strat again (he hadn't used it yet) and only then, did he leave to get a soda.
He played the Strat exclusively for the second set, and polished it again when we finished. Before the third set began, he polished the Explorer AGAIN, even though he didn't use it second set.
This whole incident cracked me up. I have never known any musician that obsessive about his equipment.
I think one should care about your gear, but Steve was OCD to the max. If you're reading this Steve, my apologies. But seriously dude, you need help!
