Let me tell you, son, the orchestra pit is a far more dangerous place than you could ever imagine, especially for a large, unwieldy and delicate instrument like the double bass. I can't begin to count the number of times my poor instrument has been kicked and bumped due to the close quarters on stage sometimes. The only time I ever leave it unattended is for bathroom breaks, unavoidable during three hour rehearsals. Still, over the course of some twenty-odd seasons, that's plenty time to accumulate a few scars. Image captured using an old Fujifilm S5 Pro (ca. 2007) with a Nikon 105 mm f/2.5 lens. Not yet sure if I like this camera or not...
