Mine wasn't a disaster by any means, but when I was changing pickups on an SG this weekend, I managed to scratch up the finish on the back somehow, even though I have my entire work bench covered in black fleece (synthetic, not the sheep's wool fleece). It's not terribly noticeable, but that finish was completely flawless before that moment. Since it's the back of the guitar, I don't think it's something I'll worry about too much. The scratches are less than two inches long.