Double Bass Temperature

[r.t.swing]

I keep my Chrissy ply in my studio in the garden. It can get down to -5 or so this time of year centigrade, I heat the room before I play so it is constantly going from warm to cold in winter.

Is this going to cause me any trouble in the long run.

 

[powerbass]

Avoiding extremes of temperature change is always good for wooden things like a UB. Excessive heat is worse than cold IMHO. If possible I would try to keep it in a cool, not cold space.

 

[drurb]

I keep my Chrissy ply in my studio in the garden. It can get down to -5 or so this time of year centigrade, I heat the room before I play so it is constantly going from warm to cold in winter.

Is this going to cause me any trouble in the long run.

That just can't be good. I think you're flirting with danger.

 

[fdeck]

Granted the Chrissy probably has a much higher quality varnish, but temperature swings in South Bend were the likely cause of heavily checking the finish on my old Kay. There were a number of occasions where I had to leave the bass in my car, in the dead of winter, and I thought to myself, what can harm a Ply bass?

 

[robobass]

When you heat up a sub-freezing room the humidity will drop to near zero. Don't do this!

 

[r.t.swing]

I guess I'll be bringing the bass inside tonight. Thanks all.

 

[drurb]

Does "r.t.swing," by any chance, stand for "rapid temperature swing?"

 

[nicechuck]

Lol Drurb

 

[r.t.swing]

Does "r.t.swing," by any chance, stand for "rapid temperature swing?"

Actually it from a Wynton Album; Resolution To Swing, but your version may be more truthful.

 

[iiipopes]

Best rule of thumb regarding temperature, humidity and musical instruments: if it is not comfortable for you, then it's not comfortable for the instrument.

 

[drurb]

Best rule of thumb regarding temperature, humidity and musical instruments: if it is not comfortable for you, then it's not comfortable for the instrument.

+1! That's a rule I usually follow and quote as well.