How Many Heed the Warning?

[squarepeg]

In my case, I'm now happy that I did wait the 24 hours, because when I bought my beautiful new Bass over to my Luthier yesterday afternoon, it took less than a minute for him to identify the twisted neck.

To be continued...

Ouch!

 

[Michael Eisenman]

I didn't have to worry about it: My bass arrived at the FedEx office yesterday, and I picked it up today. I opened it as soon as I got it home.

 

[MegaSwing]

In my case, I'm now happy that I did wait the 24 hours, because when I bought my beautiful new Bass over to my Luthier yesterday afternoon, it took less than a minute for him to identify the twisted neck.

To be continued...

Dag! I guess no good deed goes unpunished.

 

[chadds]

Where the bass is shipped from and to and what time of the year are so distinct that any blanket rule is insufficient. Is it sitting for a weekend on the concrete floor in a shipping facility in the winter in Minneapolis? Am I watching the weather on it's route?

Be prudent if you wish. Extremes aren't the issue it's the sudden changes. Not just finishes, I don't want condensation in the electronics passive or active.

 

[_Some Dude]

Nah. Most instruments are poly finished these days, so I don't worry about. I just spent $3,200 on a new Dingwall and I opened it the instant it showed up at my door (-15c outside). If it was an old or vintage collector piece finished in nitro, that's a different story. But think of all the bands that tour in the winter, gear in a cold trailer then Show up just in time for sound check and just grab and go. So I guess all depends on the situation.

Your post reminded me of this (6:42):

 

[landrybass]

It's never been an issue for me in normal 70-90ish degree climate. I do usually wait like an hour or two and then take the case out the box. Maybe every hour or two I'll open a latch. So it's usually about 4-6 hours adjusting my house.