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Adam -> Guitars in sunlight? (Jun. 23 2009 17:21:22)

Hey folks - So I've heard from various guitar makers, etc., warnings to NEVER EVER USE GUITAR IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, or something similar. Maybe less strongly capitalized :)

What's behind that? How dangerous is it to, say, play outside in the sun for a bit? Surely this can't be a real issue... right? right???



HemeolaMan -> RE: Guitars in sunlight? (Jun. 23 2009 17:30:16)

my assumption is that either the finish will get gucky, the glue joints will soften from the additional heat.....

or that the difference between the increased surface temperature of the outside of the guitar and the relatively acclimatized inside will potentially cause undue stresses on the wood and potentially cause it to warp or crack.



kovachian -> RE: Guitars in sunlight? (Jun. 23 2009 19:07:39)

I'd be giving a weird look to any maker who professes something like that. Gypsies of times past made no active effort to avoid playing in the sunny outdoors, so why should we start now? Excessive heat and/or humidity is one thing, but there simply is no harm in sunlight itself. The worst thing that can happen is the guitar gets a tan like the person playing it.



at_leo_87 -> RE: Guitars in sunlight? (Jun. 23 2009 19:23:25)

would it actually get hot enough to soften the glue?

kind of risky to try it.

and what about tan lines...



Stephen Eden -> RE: Guitars in sunlight? (Jun. 24 2009 0:32:31)

Playing in sunlight is ok just dont leave the guitar in direct sunlight. Especially when its really hot. the wood will want to dry out and cause all kinds of warping. I Once left a brazillian Rosewood back in direct sunlight, wow. The whole thing buckled and twisted. still managed to sort it out with water a weight and the sun again!



Pimientito -> RE: Guitars in sunlight? (Jun. 24 2009 1:17:37)

I agree with Steve. Playing outdoors is fine. Leaving the guitar in the direct sun though can ruin it though. This isnt so much of a problem in cooler climates but if a guitar gets left near a window with the sun shining brightly thorough it or in a conservatory /glass room or especially inside a car on a hot day it can cause all sorts of problems. Ive seen the finish melted off a good guitar that was left in a glass fronted patio.

Never leave your guitar in a car or near a window or radiator



Estevan -> RE: Guitars in sunlight? (Jun. 24 2009 8:38:14)

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Playing in sunlight is ok

I once played outside, sitting with my back to the sun so that - I thought - the guitar was in the shade. As it happened there was a small area on the back of the guitar that was in the direct sunlight, and within a few minutes that patch of rosewood had warped into a wave-like shape.[:-][&:][8D]

So naturally I say be careful, and keep your guitar out of the sun.
[8|]



ToddK -> RE: Guitars in sunlight? (Jun. 25 2009 1:58:13)

This thread scared me for a minute[:o]

I play in the sun all the time in the summer. I like to pretend im in
Sevilla[:)]



Anders Eliasson -> RE: Guitars in sunlight? (Jun. 25 2009 2:17:27)

I´ve played my swing around guitar in the sun for years now. No problems.

BUT, I try to sit so that the sun doesnt shine to much on the guitar. Find a good angle. Also, if it has been very humid, be a little bit carefull.



Pimientito -> RE: Guitars in sunlight? (Jun. 25 2009 2:41:50)

quote:

I like to pretend im in
Sevilla


Well turn your heating up to 50 degrees centigrade and sit next to bonfire in the middle of the day...you'll sort of get the idea of what it feels like!![;)]



Ricardo -> RE: Guitars in sunlight? (Jun. 25 2009 10:05:23)

I only play guitar at night.[:D]



Adam -> RE: Guitars in sunlight? (Jun. 25 2009 10:09:50)

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ORIGINAL: Ricardo

I only play guitar at night.[:D]


Oh, that means you only play, like, minor keys and stuff, right?



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