Guitar question

scottwh · Post by **scottwh** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 4:49 pm

Hi,

I'm thinking of bringing my acoustic guitar along this year. It ain't nothing special, but was wondering if anyone has done this in the past and found that it was a very bad idea.

Just thought it would be good to have on hand, but I don't want the damn thing getting warped. Dust I expect, but a tweaked neck due to the heat I'm not keen on.

Any feedback would be most appreciated!

skygod · Post by **skygod** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:21 pm

I bring an old but serviceable Oscar Schmidt acoustic guitar the last 3 years, no case, and it hasn't warped.

dragonpilot · Post by **dragonpilot** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 7:47 pm

General Rule of Thumb: don't bring anything to the playa the loss, ruination, or destruction of which would ruin your trip.

geospyder · Post by **geospyder** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 8:21 pm

Here is some info http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/care.htm Remember that along with the high temps the humidity can get down to single digits.

Post by **Sham** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 8:30 pm

Who doesn't love the guitar?
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Pyramis · Post by **Pyramis** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 3:14 am

Keep it in its case when not in use, in the shade. It'll be fine.

velocirafter · Post by **velocirafter** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 3:50 am

i remember people saying to make a humidifier for your guitar case.
you just wet a little bit of sponge and put it a plastic tube.

I brought a little travel guitar last year and it was grand, i didnt really do anything special. Wouldn't bring my main guitar though.

scottwh · Post by **scottwh** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:28 am

Many thanks everyone for your comments (including "The Belushi").

Indeed, the best advice is not to bring anything whose loss would be less than cool.

Interesting page about how humidity/lack of humidity affects guitars. Common sense really, but I'm kind of stupid to begin with so I like reading that one!

By the way, if you hear someone noodling away (quite terribly) on a 6 string while you're up there and it sounds like a half-baked version of Billy Bragg mated with Husker Du, stop by and say hi, because that idiot will be me playing.

marcgorcey · Post by **marcgorcey** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:37 am

As per dragonpilot's direction - bring only a beater guitar, ie. one you don't mind losing when it comes down to it.

Come to Lost Penguin camp 4 & Esplanade btw as we have open stage, sing-a-longs and stuff you can join in on...

phil · Post by **phil** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:10 am

Live music on the playa is one of my best memories.

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I won't embed them all because of the clamor, but see these as well:
violin
guitar
violin & tears
steel drums

I understand it damages the instruments (except maybe the steel drums), but the performances really knock me out - the steel drums, especially. That guy is good.

Anybody who wants play gets my vote.

scottwh · Post by **scottwh** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:21 am

[quote="marcgorcey"]As per dragonpilot's direction - bring only a beater guitar, ie. one you don't mind losing when it comes down to it.

Come to Lost Penguin camp 4 & Esplanade btw as we have open stage, sing-a-longs and stuff you can join in on...[/quote]

Wowza! Many thanks for the invite.

Be careful with what you throw out there though as I'll probably take you up on this offer!

Hoo-boy, stardom awaits! Because, you know, what everyone LOVES to hear is some goofball raised on punk, but got a bit older and now thinks he can play an acoustic guitar.

EXTRA CRINGE BONUS: I also sing while playing.

Boijoy · Post by **Boijoy** » Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:25 am

don't forget your tuner. those strings get out of whack quickly out there.