Keep basses in case?

[bassdude51]

It seems your question is based on what is healthiest for the bass because of humidity. (Indoor humidity should be around 50%.)

If your dwelling or climate has low humidity, yeah keeping your bass in a case with a humidity pack makes sense. And, you might consider buying a humidifier for your home. (I don't think that they are too expensive unless if you hook one up to your HVAC.)

Other than that, I'm with JRA on keeping the bass/basses out in the open. Not only are bass guitars attractive décor but "out of sight, out of mind.".........a sight to be seen bass is a reminder to play it!

 

[Ric5]

I have four basses. My 1960 Kay short scale hollowbody is mercurial and the intonation gets messed up by even a couple days out of its case, so I must keep it in its case with a humidifier pack when not playing it.

My other three basses are Fenders, two fretless (P, J) and one fretted (Frankenstein PJ). The PJ and Fretless P are from the 70s. Do you think these instruments need to stay in their cases or can they just hang out in my living room? What do y’all do? I welcome advice.

perhaps run a humidifier in the winter and a dehumidifier in the summer

 

[Polfuste]

All my basses are in their gigbag/case when not played; except on the weekend where generally the acoustic one is on her stand, available to play at any time.

 

[Jeff Scott]

I have two cats...... They’re not deliberately destructive....

They never are.

 

[Ostie]

They never are.

They don’t mess with my gear, but they do like to run around and play. It’s like having toddlers in the house.

 

[staurosjohn]

I live in a condo… wall space is much more available than storage space Coupla Mono cases for when we go out

 

[Watchootognbout]

I keep mine on stands for quick and easy access.

 

[ellenripley]

always stored in a case. without loosening strings, or anything like that, because I think it is important that the tension of the strings maintains the stability of the mast

 

[Clark Westfield]

Hang them!

4 stay on hangers, another on a stand.

All in a playing rotation.

Gig bag for gigs.