| Author | Message | ||
     Craig Patak (4003360man) New member Username: 4003360man Post Number: 9 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 167.127.24.69 |
Just wondering about this. I got my 360 back in early 1990 and I noticed the first set of "age lines" on the body right around the 10 year mark. Now I'm noticing them on the head stock. Is this something normal, or do I need to return my guitar to it's case if I'm not playing it for any extended period of time? I just bought a new 4003 Bass, so while I play that, the 360 gets played maybe once a month. Otherwise, it sits on a stand. | ||
| Howard Bishop (Ozover50) Senior Member Username: Ozover50 Post Number: 1108 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 203.194.54.149 |
Hi, Craig. I think the general consensus around here is that the guitar should be in its case whenever it's not being played (especially for long periods). The case provides a more stable environment (temperature and humidity) and protects it from possible damage by rapid changes in both. | ||
| Stan Castles (Buzfluhart) Senior Member Username: Buzfluhart Post Number: 665 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 67.65.239.12 |
Humidity would have been my first guess as well and cold climates can do some real damage. I got a used 360V some time back and it was apparent it lacked proper humidity. The binding on the neck was beginning to show some cracks. | ||
| Bill Hughey (Stubby) Junior Member Username: Stubby Post Number: 29 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 24.213.88.205 |
Light can also have an effect. | ||
| Stan Castles (Buzfluhart) Senior Member Username: Buzfluhart Post Number: 667 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 67.65.239.12 |
If someone were to leave it in direct sunlight, yeah boy, it would have an affect eventually. Not the smartest thing to do. | ||
| Howard Bishop (Ozover50) Senior Member Username: Ozover50 Post Number: 1112 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 203.194.54.149 |
There you go, Craig. Treat it like a mushroom when it's not in use - I do that to my two!! | ||
| Craig Patak (4003360man) New member Username: 4003360man Post Number: 11 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 167.127.24.25 |
But it's so darn beautiful!! :-) Back in the case it goes. | ||
| paul wilczynski (Jingle_jangle) Senior Member Username: Jingle_jangle Post Number: 2417 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 63.193.9.8 |
Take a nice high-resolution digital picture of it against a white or neutral-colored background. Color-correct it yourself if you have the software (most digital cameras come bundled with some sort of photo correction software). Get the picture printed by an output service or Kinko's, on good media, lifesized or even larger. Have them dry-mount it on foam-core board and hang it on your wall. Very nice. You can't play it, but it is good product design and a lovely image. Meanwhile the guitar is safe and you can get it out of the case and enjoy that nice smell and play it whenever you like. And, believe me, that picture gets noticed! I've got one in my office... | ||
| J.C. Gaskins (Loverickbass) Senior Member Username: Loverickbass Post Number: 380 Registered: 07-2002 Posted From: 64.12.116.7 |
humm, early 90s..didn't they have some type of finish problems then. Something about the EPA. My 91 381 looks like its 30 years old already. Cracks in the clearcoat all over the fingerboard,back and top. I had a 91 4003, same problem. Maybe it's just me. Cole | ||
| Dean Mentjes (Dean712) Senior Member Username: Dean712 Post Number: 352 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.220.193.78 |
My Jetglo '94 4003 looks very good still... No cracks anywhere, just a little mellowing of the white binding. I used it non-stop from '94 when it was new until about '99-'00, all kinds of gigs and practices, then it has been mostly in the case. Still looks great, though. |
