To case or not to case?

[justshane]

Just a question that I have always wondered about. I have personally done both but I wanted to see what you guys thought. Is it alright to keep your guitars out (including semi-hollow body guitars) or shoudl they always be kept in the case when you are not playing them?

What do you do? Case or no case?

[jimk]

Never mind the construction; hollow body or acoustic, I keep them in their cases when I'm not playing them.
JimK

[doctorwho]

IIRC there's a previous thread where this was discussed. IMO it's a matter of personal choice. I usually keep a couple out, but the rest are safe in their cases.

[libratune]

Here's a link to the prior thread on guitar storage and display: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=393429&p=600256#p600256

Those who take the time to peruse it will be treated to photos of two very nicely displayed collections.

Thanks Paul and John!

[teb]

I keep my acoustics in their cases, mostly for humidity control because we have to run the heat for so much of the year, but the electrics all hang out on Hercules hangers year-round. Haven't had any problems.

[berth]

What do you do? Case or no case?

I prefer my instruments nearby where I can reach for them and play. No cases at home, unless they are for sale and I have detached.

[Rubsoul]

I usually keep a couple out, but the rest are safe in their cases.

This is what I do too... I kinda rotate what guitars I play, unless gigging etc.

[fluffy]

I keep mine out but I play them a lot as well, and a lot of it is headphone practice while everyone else is asleep , so it would be too much of a hassle to case and un-case them .. however as my baby gets closer and closer to walking I might need to rethink my strategy.. right now she's looking at them and I know she's thinking "hmmm which one of daddy's pretty things should I knock over first? the fancy red one with four strings looks tempting or maybe the one with lots and lots of strings on it"

[kiramdear]

I like 'em handy, too. No worries with rack space for sixteen. Look, there they all are, smiling at me! Hi, kids!