In the case or on a stand?

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Permalink Reply by Sean on April 21, 2009 at 1:59pm

Living in Colorado, the humidity was always below 40% the whole winter. We had a really dry winter and I'm sure that had a lot to do with it. When I bought my Breedlove, the website recommended that I keep it humidified between 44-48% at ALL times, and around 70 degrees. That is the climate of the room at Breedlove where the wood was worked and the guitar manufactured. Different guitar companies have different climate controls. It may prove helpful to research that. I have a soundhole humidifier with a hygrometer inside my case all the time. That is better than nothing when traveling. When at home, I run a cool humidifier (not a hot vaporizer type) until my hygromter hits the desired range in the case. Then, I place the guitar in there without latching and the case and the humidity stays where I want it until the next time I play. Guitar is protected and humidified, problem solved.

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Permalink Reply by Joe Thiry on April 30, 2009 at 8:51am

Jim,
I've read all of the responses and in my opinion, you either own a guitar to use or to save for some other purpose. I think that a lot of people have prized possessions that are not enjoyed due to their obsession with preservation. I find myself getting caught up in that trap all the time. I have certain things that I have collected over the years that I don't enjoy for the fear of damaging or ruining them. I don't do that anymore. If you love it, use it. Use it and display it to get the full enjoyment out of it. Just care for it while it's out. If your prized guitar shows signs of wear, those signs are well earned. What would Blackie be without Clapton's cigarette burns. Good luck and enjoy.

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Permalink Reply by rob scholes on May 1, 2009 at 11:27pm

This has worked for me for about 10 years now. High mountain desert climate SW Idaho. No issues with hanging any guitar by the neck on the wall or on the floor stand. see attachment.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Talbot on October 10, 2009 at 8:54am

What a cool room!

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Permalink Reply by John McLeod on October 30, 2009 at 2:38pm

Beautiful setup. Where did you get the guitar stand. sierra625

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Permalink Reply by rob scholes on May 3, 2009 at 12:54am

Dust happens.

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Permalink Reply by Luis Diaz on May 4, 2009 at 5:08pm

I keep my Larrivee on the stand no more than 3 days. I play it often in that time frame. I keep my Washburn F52SW out most of the time because it's my practice and composition guitar. I play it constantly because it's easy to get to. It all really depends on the climate in your area. I live in CA so the weather is pretty constant and I have no real issues. But I make sure to do the maintenance and check for and issues from humidity or lack of. I think with proper vigilance your guitar should be fine.

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Permalink Reply by Cliff Purcell on May 13, 2009 at 10:12am

Definitely go with the case when possible. It's easier to control the climatic conditions in the smaller environment, and less expensive to do so, too. A small case humidifier can be obtained for approximately $20! In addition, the case will protect the guitar from scratches, nicks, dings, and falls-- which can be life-ending. A stand is convenient, but not nearly as safe overall. However, a cased guitar may not get played as much as one at hand on a stand. So I tend to case my guitars, but also have a couple String Swings (wall-mounted stands that can get them up and out of the way) in my office so that I can grab a guitar when I have just a few moments to play.

Case or stand? You'll always kick yourself for damage done to your guitar when the case was nearby but unused.

Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Barbara Ann on May 13, 2009 at 3:34pm

Backwards - heard to prevent neck creep on a floor stand place it in backwards!

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Permalink Reply by Kent Babcock on May 13, 2009 at 4:00pm

Regardless of the fact that I play daily, mine stays in the case with at least one latch closed when not in use. I can't afford to repair or replace it should anything really bad happen.

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Permalink Reply by Gary on May 27, 2009 at 3:12pm

keep it in the case.

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Permalink Reply by Randy Wilson on September 9, 2009 at 9:52pm

How long have humidifiers and the like been on the market? And how many quality instruments were played for years before then and are still in good condition? Count me in the camp to keep it where it'll get played today, and for years to come (mine are usually on stands).

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