How are your basses doing in this weather?

Tbirdbassist · #1 07-18-2006, 11:08 AM

Mine are doing quite well, necks are straight however the only thing pissing me off is the fact every time I pick one up to play, it's incredibly sticky. One has a clear coat and the other laquer. I'm not playing any gigs though or practicing with a band, so It's not so bad.

How 'bout you guys?

Aaron Saunders · #2 07-18-2006, 11:23 AM

My slabs are pertyful. I played my fretless for the first time in about 8 months last night -- still sings, still setup the way it was when I put it down last time

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My DB is also weathering it very nicely. Action went up a bit (body expanding) but only slightly.

...then again, my house is air-conditioned and I do have solid control of the humidity in my room.

tZer · #3 07-18-2006, 11:57 AM

Mine are fine. They have been staying inside, in cases during this heatwave. I get 'em out to practice, inside, but otherwise my nicely airconditioned home is keeping them nice and cozy.

P_bass · #4 07-18-2006, 12:14 PM

Mine are fine too, de-humidifer on as aways.

I have had my 73 P Bass for 20+ years, it has spent most of it's non use time in the case. Neck is straight as an arrow still.

When I take them out for transport I try to keep em out of direct sunlight and they get the whole back seat to lay down on.

Fuzzbass · #5 07-18-2006, 12:46 PM

Mine do fine both in chilly indoor AC, and brutal heat and humidity of summer. Maybe this is because I prefer five-stringers with chunky neck profiles.

i like tictacs · #6 07-18-2006, 02:42 PM

Modulus!

MysticMichael · #7 07-18-2006, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tbirdbassist

Mine are doing quite well, necks are straight however the only thing pissing me off is the fact every time I pick one up to play, it's incredibly sticky. One has a clear coat and the other laquer. I'm not playing any gigs though or practicing with a band, so It's not so bad.

How 'bout you guys?

About the same. When they get a little sticky like that, I'll usually give 'em a little wipe down with Dr. Duck's Axe Wax. Nice stuff. Then they're good to go...

MM

babs1234 · #8 07-18-2006, 03:19 PM

mine are fine in the nice chilly house

but its about 115 outside it even feels to hot to go swimming its that bad