warrior8 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I am buying an acoustic guitar in the next couple of weeks and would like some views on where best I should put it when not in use. At first I was looking at buying a case and putting it in there, but then thought that I would probably play it more if it was already out on a stand. I have now done some research which says that humidity can damage the wood on an acoustic guitar, so I'm not sure what is for the best as there seems to be quite high humidity in my room as the windows always have condensation on them. Also, what are anyone's thoughts on getting one of these? http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001OCGGEM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 A stand is a useful thing to have - nearly all of the accidental damage I've ever done to my guitars has been the result of not using one. As for the hand exerciser thingy? I think it's a waste of money. If you play regularly you'll get all the hand exercise you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrior8 Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Thanks for the reply. What are your thoughts about storing it when not in use, as I don't want the humidity to damage the wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
practiceshef Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Hi there, If you do decide to get a guitar stand, we have some basic ones in at £5.99 As well as loads of hercules ones and others to order, just let us know if you want one! As for the humidity thing, I personally don't think it will make any difference in a normal home (I have all mine on stands in the house). However, let's see what other people say, nice to have more than one view on the matter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Sleeps Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Also, what are anyone's thoughts on getting one of these? http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001OCGGEM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE Always put it on a stand. You'll play more if it's easily within reach. As for the above, don't bother. There are plenty of exercises to do to warm up and strengthen the muscles in your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twentythree Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Get a stand. Your guitar will be there looking at you instead of hidden away (feeling neglected) in a case. If you are planning to gig a lot straight away, a hard case is a must, although both are pretty essential items in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellfleet Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Hapilly gigging for many years without hard cases. A good padded soft case will do a fine enough job so long as you don't want to pack a car with an amp on top of it or fly abroad with it in the hold of a plane. Various dings and damages have occured on my instruments but a hard case wouldn't have helped as they've occurred either on stage, in rehearsal or during practice - **** does happen. So with that in mind I'd say a good quality stand is far more important than an expensive case - you're more likely to damage it if it falls off a poor quality stand or you left it leaning somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrior8 Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Thanks all. Any recommendations for reasonably priced stands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
practiceshef Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Like I say, we have got these in stock at the minute for £5.99 http://practicesheffieldonline.co.uk/item.php?id=1189 Loads of hercules ones as well which aren't online yet. Just let us know if you want any prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGuitar Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Humidity caused a lot of problems with 2 of my acoustics and I think that was because they are satin finishes, gloss guitars seem to be less affected. I bought a dehumidifier to reduce the moisture in the air. High humidity will not damage the guitar but the top absorbs water and swells causing the action to rise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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