Moving Rics in Cold Weather

[tyarbrough]

Hey guys,

It's as cold as you-know-what here in Texas. I was going to take my 330 and 360 to my cousin's house for a little jam session this weekend. If I warm up the car before I load the guitars will I have any issues? Any tips?

Thank you!

[cjj]

I'm sure I wish it was as nice and warm here as it is in Texas, it's 32 below right now.

Anyway, if your guitars are in their cases, you shouldn't have a problem. The case will provide enough insulation that the guitars won't change temperature too fast. Now, if you leave them sitting in a cold car for a couple of hours and then bring them into a warm house, that's another story...

[rickenbrother]

If you are going to warm up the car before bringing them along, you shouldn't have much of problem. To be safe. let them sit in there cases for a while. Have something to eat first or do some other activity when you get to your cousin's house and let the guitars acclimate to the house temperature during that time.

[tyarbrough]

Thank you guys for the info. Everyone is so helpful here.

[beatlefreak]

The dead air space in the case will keep the guitars from getting cold for several hours. Unless you're a masochist and refuse to use the heater in your car, your guitars will be just fine.

[tyarbrough]

Thanks guys. My "gig" went without a hitch.