As a bit of a tape connoisseur, I want to point out that gaffer's tape is very different from duct tape. People often confuse the two. Unlike duct tape, gaffer's tape is easily removed, doesn't leave a sticky residue, and is light proof (very useful for light proofing edges of blinds or curtains if you like to sleep in total darkness). Duct tape and gaffer's tape are about equally thick and strong, and both tear easily crosswise using just your fingers. Gaffer's tape is very difficult to find in any retail store; you have to order it online, and of course it is much more expensive than duct tape.
FYI- most music stores, and every guitar center I have ever been in, stock gaffer tape. It's a little more expensive {19.95 at B&H vs 29.99 at Guitar Center for a 50yd roll} but it has saved my butt a few times when I've needed it in a hurry. I volunteered as tech crew in a community theater, and there was one time where I hadn't reordered in time and dress rehearsal was that evening. Makes sense that musicians would need it as well.
I'll definitely second that it is really useful stuff, I almost always prefer it over duct tape.
I used to think this, too. Then I used it on shitty Ikea "melamine" "tables" and now my CTO has to stare at tables that look like they're missing patches of fur. At least both tables cost less than the roll of tape!
We had to use ‘heritage tape’ for old parquetry floors. I don’t know how much it cost, but it was enough for the company to pay us the additional 15 minutes to roll it back up neatly on the roll. Not a terrible way to make a few extra dollars at the end the night - it was a lot like mindfulness.
