ok i have this acoustic guitar and im going from Colorado to California should i be worried about altitude?

Question

its a lamenated acoustic guitar

Answer 1

dont put it in the cargo of the plane, like my violin, i took it, by air (thought it would be fine) and when i recieved it off the baggage screening it was totally demented, bye bye violin. i suggest taking it carry on, or buying it its own seat.

Answer 2

Yeah, a little. If you are flying, I'd detune a full step to keep warping down to a minimum. Humidity is a much bigger problem. Check with a luthier (guitar maker/repair guy) for the right levels of your particular axe. Wooden instruments need a secure and tight hard shell case. If you only have a gig bag, sell your guitar for as much as you can get for it and use the money to buy another once you arrive in Ca. You'll find no shortage of hocked guitars in any major city. You might even find a bargain at a yard or estate sale.

Answer 3

If you are going to be in CA for awhile your best bet would be to ship it UPS ground service to where you will be staying in CA. It should only cost you about $10.00 but you will need to pack it in lots of bubble wrap and padding.

If that isn't possible you'll need a good fitting abs molded case that can take the abuse of baggage handlers. Loosen the strings and put some silica packs in the case to absorb any moisture. allow it to sit in its case for a few days when you get here (after taking a peek to make sure it isn't smashed of course) a good fitted case will have a block across the neck just below the head that put enough pressure on the neck to keep it straight. It will be ready for you to play when the wood has time to adjust to it's new environment. 2-3 days should do it.

Answer 4

Yeah, like the other guys said, the neck is definitely going to be your concern, but tune down a step, put it in a secure hardcase, and carry it on IF YOU CAN, but if not, it should be alright, just lock it and again, keep it in a secure hardcase that fits the guitar snugly

Answer 5

altitude won't affect your acoustic but watch for humidity changes as they are likely to cause problems such as bowing of the neck. to be on the safe side, keep your guitar in it's case and loosen the strings if you are not going to play it for two or three days. it's easier to retune than it is to straighten the neck once it is bowed.

Answer 6

Extreme weather changes can warp the wood, most importantly the neck. Try to keep in it's case (get one if you don't have one) and indoors for as along as possible before opening it up again.