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Bass - out of case

Ant B 2021

Ant B 2021

Dec 13, 2010
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Atlantic Highlands NJ
#1
Appreciate some feedback here please. I like to leave my basses on their stands at home. Why? I like looking at them and I pick them up more frequently, which means I rehearse more. The question I'm going to ask may be elementary, but bear with me, I originate from a climate (UK) that is less variable than where I live - Maryland.

I live that constant "battle" with Mrs. B where I like the air-conditioning super cool, but the good Missus likes it a little warmer. Therefore, we both play the sneaky "I'll adjust it while he/she isn't looking" game. I'm a late 60's temp guy, Wifey is mid-70's.

This being said, is this enough variability to mess around with my basses?
 
#2
While I am firmly in the leave them in their cases camp, mostly for safety reasons, I see no reason why you can't leave them out. Contrary to popular belief, they are not ridiculously sensitive to minor temperature changes. Humidity is a factor, but really as long as you are comfortable occasionally tweaking your truss rod, you won't have any problems.
 
#3
My instruments...30 or so at any given time, are always out. I'm 60 and have been doing it my whole playing life. Instruments go in a case for transport. I'm in northern WI. Temp and humidity extremes are the norm. I dress my fret ends in the coldest, driest wintertime so I never have to worry about them again.
 
#5
Anthony Barrett said:
Appreciate some feedback here please. I like to leave my basses on their stands at home. Why? I like looking at them and I pick them up more frequently, which means I rehearse more. The question I'm going to ask may be elementary, but bear with me, I originate from a climate (UK) that is less variable than where I live - Maryland.

I live that constant "battle" with Mrs. B where I like the air-conditioning super cool, but the good Missus likes it a little warmer. Therefore, we both play the sneaky "I'll adjust it while he/she isn't looking" game. I'm a late 60's temp guy, Wifey is mid-70's.

This being said, is this enough variability to mess around with my basses?
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"elementary" or "elemental!":smug:
 

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