From sgtpepper@surewest.net Sun Oct 12 12:54:18 2003
Subject:Re: Clones in garages, band trailers, freezing weather

The comments below DO NOT APPLY to musical instruments such as guitars,
basses, violins, etc., when the interior of the van or trailer can get
really hot. Heat will literally melt the glues and lacquers used in the
construction of these things, and the string tension will pull them apart.
I've seen it happen, and it's not pretty. Please don't leave your
guitars where this can happen! The interior of a car can reach 160
degrees when it's left in the sun, even when it's not hot outside. This
is plenty hot enough to melt the glue that holds them together.

I'd apply this caution to Hammonds and Leslies as well, because of the
wood cabinets.

--Steve

> General consensus is that most all electronics/band equipment will
> store safely in a trailer/van/truck or building through both
> blistering hot and freezing cold temperatures. I've read plenty of
> examples where this has been done for years with no problems. Things to
> watch out for;
> 1)Leaks. It must be dry.
> 2)Condensation and rapid/extreme temperature changes. Try and let
> things acclimate before turning on.
> 3) If in a car/van in the heat, keep it out of direct sunlight.
> 4) I've heard that condensor mics don't store well in heat over long
> periods. I forget why. Something melts inside the capsule.
> 5)I personnaly try not to let guitars be included in the "outdoor"
> storage, but have done so on occasion with no problems.
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