My apartment gets very hot in the summer and very cold in the winter (moreso than most since I don't have central air conditioning and the heat doesn't always work). My understanding is that very low and very high tempuratures may effect the wood on a guitar and cause it to warp slightly; even if on a proper guitar stand. I'd like to buy an electric guitar, but don't want to spend a lot of money if it'll end up get messed up since I can't keep it in a tempurature controlled environment. Another option is a guitar made by a company called "Switch", who's guitars are made of a material that's not wood. Any help from someone experience with guitar repair, maintenance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
2007-03-17 08:23:32 · 3 answers · asked by Jo O 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Non-wood guitars are very uncommon. Just keep it in a case when not in use, and perhaps under a bed to avoid sun and light.
2007-03-21 07:32:04 · answer #1 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about the temperature changes too much. I keep my guitars out and leave the HVAC system very low when I am out of town for a week or more. I don't notice any major changes. The wood could move anyway, so I would just suggest getting a "set-up" from a music store about once per year or every other year. The guys usually work on a lot of guitars and can get your guitar back to new for about $50.
2007-03-19 00:32:54 · answer #2 · answered by Rebbew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you keep your guitar in the case when you don't use it, you'll be OK with any guitar, as long as the temperatures are not over 110 or below 30 - if they are, the real question is why you are still in that dump. I don't think Switch guitars are any good, really. Get a decent guitar and a decent case, and rock on.
2007-03-17 15:34:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋