Seasonal adjustments

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rinse_master

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I know in other countries, especially ones with more variable climates you have to set your guitar up for winter and summer, so to speak (wood expanding and contracting etc.)

I live in Dorset in the South of the UK and my guitar room is in the spare bedroom which is a converted loft. It only has one small window and as it is at the top of the house it gets rather hot in there.

Am I gonna need to constantly re-setup my guitars all the time? or should I put them somewhere else (not really an option, but neither is buying more guitars, but that's still gonna happen :laugh2: )
 
Re: Seasonal adjustments

i would say that it wouldn't hurt to give your guitar a look over when the seasons change. Some times the neck needs to be adjusted, it depends on the guitar/wood that will also determine if it needs to be adjusted.
 
Re: Seasonal adjustments

Acoustic guitars are much much more sensitive than electrics, but both can be damaged. I would say always keep them in their case and try as much as possible to control the climate of the room where they're stored. I did a lot of research when I bought my Taylor a couple of years ago. The ideal climate is 70 degrees (Fahrenheit) and between 40%-60% humidity. I live in Boston and see some pretty wild weather too... I use a room Humidifier ($80 US) in the winter because it gets so dry.

By doing this I've not needed a setup on any of my guitars due to weather.

Here's some good reading....

http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/reference/techsheets.html
 
Re: Seasonal adjustments

I live at high altitude, far from the sea, so in summer it's hot and humidish, and winter is cold and very dry. You loft's heat might be a problem. Maybe try install an extractor fan somewhere up there (silent type) That will keep all that hot air from accumulting up there.. Get a hygrometer too, its fun to predict the weather to boot.
 
Re: Seasonal adjustments

Thanks for the advice guys, some good reading there too, I'll have to keep an eye on them and see what goes on.
 
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