new bass in the cold

Let it sit in the box inside your home for a few hours. I know the temptation to open it will kill you, but definitely dont tune it up and play it for a few hours. Let it adjust.

 

Definitely don't open the box right away. If you do, the bass will instantly become wet with condensation. If I were you, I'd let it sit for several hours, or even overnight, until the bass acclimates to the temperature in your house.

 

Yah definately let it adjust overnight or so.. a cold bass is not comfy eitehr.. brrr. At least it ain't -13 degrees like here in Denver.. coldest week ever.

 

I once left my 1980 StingRay in my car overnight after a post-gig party, back when I was young and less than conscientious. The temp dropped to -26F that night (near Green Bay). Brought it in in the morning and opened the case right away - the entire thing immediately covered with thick frost and the finish cracked all over (like an old oil painting). I had no choice but to refinish it.

Lesson: Don't do what I did. You will kick yourself for years (like I am still doing).

 

I'll vouch for that!

 

I'm glad you did too. I know exaclty what you mean, I have a new F Bass due tomarrow.

 

let it sit, just not outside like i did. I ordered one from online the delivery people came to the back door and didnt ring the bell. i found it the next day after walking the dog. the whole box was subnmerged in snow

 

so.howd it go?

 

Give it time to defrost.

 

This is quite an old thread im sure hes happy with his new bass.. i want an update.

 

I dig the checked Lacquer finish vibe...