Members RossW Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 What do you do with your semi hollow electric guitar when you are not playing (i.e. at home)? I like to leave it on a guitar stand. I was told I should keep it in my guitar case with one of those humidifier containers since this will keep the proper humidity for the wood. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dewees Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 Depends on the climate. I've never bother with a hunidifier for my 335 in the 25 years I've owned it. There is no finish checking at all. Here in New Hampshire, it never gets really dry though. I moved here from Baltimore 20 years ago and Baltimore is pretty humid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluesboy Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 i dont think it really matters... when you take it out of the case and play it, it will be exposed to a different humidity level anyways. Probably it's better to keep it on a stand or just in its case and it will adjust to changes in humidity on its own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burningleaves Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 Originally posted by RossW What do you do with your semi hollow electric guitar when you are not playing (i.e. at home)? I like to leave it on a guitar stand. I was told I should keep it in my guitar case with one of those humidifier containers since this will keep the proper humidity for the wood. Thoughts? Call me crazy but if you arent living in any place that has extreme temps I wouldnt worry about it. I live in New-England and never used any kind of humidifer for any of my "solid wood" acoustic guitars. I could see having a concern if you have a wood stove or something though. Those things can really dry out guitars. Most hollow/semi hollow made guitars are ply constructed anyway so I would think you wouldnt have a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhat Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 Put it back in the case when you are done with it ..... guitar stands have caused more broken guitars then you can ever imagine. Kocking the think off the stand is a much bigger issue than atmospheric conditions. rat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BAZGUITARMAN Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 I keep all of my guitars in a hard case when not playing them. Even the "cheap" ones. Other than wear associated with playing, I want all my guitars to stay in awesome shape for ever. I don`t baby them and wrap them in bubble wrap, but taking care of an instrument is part of being a real musician and showing respect to your craft and the instrument you use to do it. After I play, I wipe the guitar down with a soft cloth and a liquid guitar cleaner/polisher. Then put it in the case and stand it up against the wall. I don`t use humidifiers at all. Never have. They are not necessary if you keep the guitars in a regulated environment. Like in your home. Special care should be taken when carrying the guitar from one type of environment to another that is radically different. Don`t take your prized guitar from your 70 degree air-conditioned home out into the scorching 100 degree summer sun. Don`t keep your guitar in the car when it`s 25 degrees and snowing outside. Just use some commen sense care for your guitars and they will last your life time. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burningleaves Posted December 3, 2006 Members Share Posted December 3, 2006 Originally posted by BAZGUITARMAN I keep all of my guitars in a hard case when not playing them. Even the "cheap" ones. Other than wear associated with playing, I want all my guitars to stay in awesome shape for ever. I don`t baby them and wrap them in bubble wrap, but taking care of an instrument is part of being a real musician and showing respect to your craft and the instrument you use to do it. After I play, I wipe the guitar down with a soft cloth and a liquid guitar cleaner/polisher. Then put it in the case and stand it up against the wall. I don`t use humidifiers at all. Never have. They are not necessary if you keep the guitars in a regulated environment. Like in your home. Special care should be taken when carrying the guitar from one type of environment to another that is radically different. Don`t take your prized guitar from your 70 degree air-conditioned home out into the scorching 100 degree summer sun. Don`t keep your guitar in the car when it`s 25 degrees and snowing outside. Just use some commen sense care for your guitars and they will last your life time. Eric I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bruto Posted December 4, 2006 Members Share Posted December 4, 2006 I keep my Casino in the case as it's a beautiful, nick free 23 year old guitar. Also I have a dog and she's knocked over my other guitars once or twice. The bad thing about case storing is that it takes 10 minutes to get it in tune when I take it out. That's partially inherent in its design too as trapeze tailpieces flex. About 3 months ago, I was watching a young local band at a town festival and the guitarist decided to do a Van Halen leap. When he jumped, his cable snagged the stand holding his other guitar and propelled it face down across the concrete stage. The bass player calmly stopped it with his foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted December 4, 2006 Moderators Share Posted December 4, 2006 Originally posted by BAZGUITARMAN but taking care of an instrument is part of being a real musician Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docjeffrey Posted December 4, 2006 Members Share Posted December 4, 2006 Most of mine hang on the wall. The humidity here rarely goes above 50%. The main thing that you DON'T want to do is allow your guitar to get either really cold or really hot. You also never want to subject it to extreme temperature changes, like from a cold auto boot to a hot night club. btw: string swings are great for hanging guitars out of harm's way. I've been using them for almost 7 years with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BAZGUITARMAN Posted December 4, 2006 Members Share Posted December 4, 2006 Originally posted by Ratae Coritanorum Nope You are as wrong as you can be. No true artist who loves his craft would do less than respect his tools. It doesn`t matter if you paint, sculpt, carve, play music, etc. Your tools enable you to express yourself and your art. How could you not want to care for your guitars? Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitar-fish Posted December 4, 2006 Members Share Posted December 4, 2006 I have my guitars all throughout the house - living room, family room, bedroom...none in the bathroom yet though. I like being able to pick one up no matter where I am, and just messing around. Having to take one out of a case all the time...no way. Too much hassle, I wouldn't bother, and would end up playing less. I don't have any dogs, and all my guitars have a built-in proximity alarm. If anyone gets within 5 feet of them, I start screaming no matter where I am in the house. Cases belong in closets and under beds...EMPTY!String swings are great, I'll second that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roupet3303 Posted December 4, 2006 Members Share Posted December 4, 2006 Originally posted by bruto I keep my Casino in the case as it's a beautiful, nick free 23 year old guitar. Also I have a dog and she's knocked over my other guitars once or twice. The bad thing about case storing is that it takes 10 minutes to get it in tune when I take it out. That's partially inherent in its design too as trapeze tailpieces flex. About 3 months ago, I was watching a young local band at a town festival and the guitarist decided to do a Van Halen leap. When he jumped, his cable snagged the stand holding his other guitar and propelled it face down across the concrete stage. The bass player calmly stopped it with his foot. Do you have pics of your Casino you could post, I'd like to see a Casino that was made in 1983. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bruto Posted December 4, 2006 Members Share Posted December 4, 2006 Originally posted by Roupet3303 Do you have pics of your Casino you could post, I'd like to see a Casino that was made in 1983. Sure: 1983 Epiphone Casino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted December 4, 2006 Moderators Share Posted December 4, 2006 Originally posted by BAZGUITARMAN You are as wrong as you can be. No true artist who loves his craft would do less than respect his tools. It doesn`t matter if you paint, sculpt, carve, play music, etc. Your tools enable you to express yourself and your art. How could you not want to care for your guitars?Eric Hendrix burnt emTownsend bounced emBlackmore smashed em One of the best classical guitarists I've ever met plats mostly on a guitar he sat on while drunk, the back is split in two places. I agree that looking after your tools is a craftsmen thing....however, most rock n roll heroes weren't of the craftsman role...........being too precious isnt't always a good thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jjpistols Posted December 4, 2006 Members Share Posted December 4, 2006 Originally posted by BAZGUITARMAN I keep all of my guitars in a hard case when not playing them. Even the "cheap" ones. Other than wear associated with playing, I want all my guitars to stay in awesome shape for ever. I don`t baby them and wrap them in bubble wrap, but taking care of an instrument is part of being a real musician and showing respect to your craft and the instrument you use to do it.After I play, I wipe the guitar down with a soft cloth and a liquid guitar cleaner/polisher. Then put it in the case and stand it up against the wall. I don`t use humidifiers at all. Never have. They are not necessary if you keep the guitars in a regulated environment. Like in your home. Special care should be taken when carrying the guitar from one type of environment to another that is radically different. Don`t take your prized guitar from your 70 degree air-conditioned home out into the scorching 100 degree summer sun. Don`t keep your guitar in the car when it`s 25 degrees and snowing outside.Just use some commen sense care for your guitars and they will last your life time.Eric hahaha never been on tour, have ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted December 4, 2006 Members Share Posted December 4, 2006 Originally posted by rhat Put it back in the case when you are done with it ..... guitar stands have caused more broken guitars then you can ever imagine. Kocking the think off the stand is a much bigger issue than atmospheric conditions. rat +1. Esp if you have pets or kids in the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 's mel gibson Posted December 4, 2006 Members Share Posted December 4, 2006 My RIC 330 is leaning on the wall by my kitchen table. All the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members finboy Posted December 4, 2006 Members Share Posted December 4, 2006 Originally posted by BAZGUITARMAN You are as wrong as you can be. No true artist who loves his craft would do less than respect his tools. Eric etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 's mel gibson Posted December 4, 2006 Members Share Posted December 4, 2006 They need tax write-offs! It's the cost of doing buisness,eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitar-fish Posted December 4, 2006 Members Share Posted December 4, 2006 I love this one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garyfanclub Posted December 4, 2006 Members Share Posted December 4, 2006 Touring Wear & Tear is one thing, smashing it into a cabinet then throwing it across the stage is another. That's not to say that I don't do the latter frequently, I mentioned my band practice fits of rage, and my telecaster is the only guitar I ever take to practice for exactly that reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A_Gitarman Posted December 4, 2006 Members Share Posted December 4, 2006 Originally posted by BAZGUITARMAN You are as wrong as you can be. No true artist who loves his craft would do less than respect his tools. It doesn`t matter if you paint, sculpt, carve, play music, etc. Your tools enable you to express yourself and your art. How could you not want to care for your guitars? Eric I'm not saying you shouldn't respect your tools, but as someone who studied Jazz for many years, I'd like to add that many horn players will actually strip the finish off of their instruments because they prefer the sound of the raw brass over plated or laquered. Hell, this guy built his entire career on a horn that bent out of shape when he dropped it:As for me, I have my jazz box hanging on the wall with the rest of 'em. I find that keeping my guitars easily-accessible encourages me to play them more often. Plus, it's always humid here in the swamp (FL), so I'm not worried about anything drying out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pascal Posted December 4, 2006 Members Share Posted December 4, 2006 Originally posted by Burningleaves Most hollow/semi hollow made guitars are ply constructed anyway so I would think you wouldnt have a problem. Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 360 Posted December 4, 2006 Members Share Posted December 4, 2006 I keep mine on a stand right next to a banana peel that is right next to a priceless ming vase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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