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britguy -> Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 15 2012 12:37:21)
Just yesterday I was playing outside on the patio, when I had to go answer a 'phone call - leaving the guitar lying on a chair, face up. When I got back about 10-15 minutes later I found the guitar face quite hot to the touch, through being exposed to direct sunlight. I was surprized it was so hot after such a short time! It made me think; 'what would happen if I inadvertently left the guitar out in the sun for a whole afternoon? Would it permanently damage the guitar in some way? Would the glue become unstuck, etc. etc. Anybody here had problems leaving a guitar in direct sunlight for long periods? Maybe this should be in the "Lutherie" forum?

tri7/5 -> RE: Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 15 2012 13:01:02)
I personally wouldn't leave it directly in the sun even for a few minutes. In my mind the sun warming it up so fast will cause wood expansion and potential warping or drying out the exposed areas.

Elie -> RE: Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 15 2012 13:14:33)
as far as I know the glue will melt and then the bridge might peel off and different characters of your guitar will change so avoid the sun.

rogeliocan -> RE: Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 15 2012 13:22:04)
On my deck where it get's quite hot I would say it would result in cracks, among other things like warping would not surprise me. And I won't even go into the chances of 'finish cancer'. Sun = heat = suck up humidity = possible crack.

Argaith -> RE: Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 15 2012 13:35:45)
quote: 'what would happen if I inadvertently left the guitar out in the sun for a whole afternoon? Would it permanently damage the guitar in some way? Would the glue become unstuck, etc. etc. There's only one way to find out[;)][:D]

tri7/5 -> RE: Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 15 2012 13:53:50)
You should take a look at the relicing/aging jobs some guys do on their nitro finished fender stratocasters/telecasters from leaving them in the sun and weather. Now ask yourself if you want your flamenco to go through something like that.

n85ae -> RE: Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 15 2012 14:04:00)
If it is a Yamaha you can leave it in the desert sand on a hot summer, and have no ill efects ... No problem to take it to the beach, and leave it near the surf either. Playing next to the bonfire? Not an issue. Oops left it next to the sauna door? No problem just a bit hot to the touch. Spill some beer on it? Wipe it off. Your mileage may vary with other brands :) It's a worthy test though, I say take that expensive Conde (over priced anyway) lay it out on a hot summer day, and post your results? Split right in half? Yep? exactly, over priced ... Can't take any real usage. Regards, Jeff

rogeliocan -> RE: Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 15 2012 14:52:26)
quote: If it is a Yamaha you can leave it in the desert sand on a hot summer, and have no ill efects ... No problem to take it to the beach, and leave it near the surf either. Playing next to the bonfire? Not an issue. Oops left it next to the sauna door? No problem just a bit hot to the touch. Spill some beer on it? Wipe it off. lol

gounaro -> RE: Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 15 2012 16:53:58)
quote: If it is a Yamaha you can leave it in the desert sand on a hot summer, and have no ill efects ... No problem to take it to the beach, and leave it near the surf either. Playing next to the bonfire? Not an issue. Oops left it next to the sauna door? No problem just a bit hot to the touch. Spill some beer on it? Wipe it off. Your mileage may vary with other brands :) It's a worthy test though, I say take that expensive Conde (over priced anyway) lay it out on a hot summer day, and post your results? Split right in half? Yep? exactly, over priced ... Can't take any real usage. Regards, Jeff Guitar - tank! [:D]

beno -> RE: Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 15 2012 20:59:01)
quote: It's a worthy test though, I say take that expensive Conde (over priced anyway) lay it out on a hot summer day, and post your results? Split right in half? Yep? exactly, over priced ... Can't take any real usage. LOL Are You sure You're saying that in the right place? We're in Condenistan !!!haha [:D][:D]

Ron.M -> RE: Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 15 2012 21:07:49)
quote: If it is a Yamaha you can leave it in the desert sand on a hot summer, and have no ill efects ... No problem to take it to the beach, and leave it near the surf either. Playing next to the bonfire? Not an issue. Oops left it next to the sauna door? No problem just a bit hot to the touch. Spill some beer on it? Wipe it off. Your mileage may vary with other brands :) It's a worthy test though, I say take that expensive Conde (over priced anyway) lay it out on a hot summer day, and post your results? Split right in half? Yep? exactly, over priced ... Can't take any real usage. [:D][:D][:D] All-Terrain Yamaha AK 47. First lesson is to restring it quickly with your eyes closed. It could save your life one day.... cheers, Ron

n85ae -> RE: Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 15 2012 23:12:31)
Exactly, for when you gotta have a guitar that you can't afford to have let you down at a critical moment. One that can handle everything from desert heat, to the mud and humidity of the jungle, to the cold of the artic. This is when you really NEED a Yamaha, and nothing else will do. The music industry's answer to the Kalashnikov. quote: All-Terrain Yamaha AK 47. First lesson is to restring it quickly with your eyes closed. It could save your life one day....

Adam -> RE: Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 15 2012 23:25:00)
quote: ORIGINAL: Argaith quote: 'what would happen if I inadvertently left the guitar out in the sun for a whole afternoon? Would it permanently damage the guitar in some way? Would the glue become unstuck, etc. etc. There's only one way to find out[;)][:D] Easy for you to say, sun is a foreign concept where we live! [8D]

Argaith -> RE: Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 16 2012 5:57:08)
quote: Easy for you to say, sun is a foreign concept where we live! That's true my friend, we don't know what to do with all this sunshine here in London!!

Richard Jernigan -> RE: Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 16 2012 10:22:33)
Just got to London from the remote wilds of Norfolk, visiting the old family digs. Rain, wind, sun, rain, wind, sun....Even in the sun it's a bit cool for me, having lived for years in the tropics. RNJ

estebanana -> RE: Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 16 2012 17:54:30)
quote: Anybody here had problems leaving a guitar in direct sunlight for long periods? C'mon, what kind of question is this? Of course never -ever-ever leave your guitar in the sun or a hot car. I can show you a nice classical guitar that folded up on itself under the tension of the strings when the owner left it in the trunk on a hot day. The horror, the horror....[:D]

constructordeguitarras -> RE: Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 16 2012 18:53:53)
Yes. A guy from Germany brought me an artisan-made Spanish flamenco guitar that had been badly damaged from exposure to direct sunlight. The soundboard was so badly warped--caved in between the bridge and soundhole--that it was hopeless to try to repair it.

Ricardo -> RE: Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 16 2012 19:01:23)
Just rub on some 85 sunblock it will be just fine all afternoon. Unless of course you want to let get a little darker you can use low number sunblock. Something like 12 should turn your blanca to a nice golden brown negra. Remeber to flip it over though.

Ron.M -> RE: Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 16 2012 19:07:50)
Hi britguy, Your post put me in mind of this guitar nightmare thread!..... http://www.foroflamenco.com/tm.asp?m=136288 cheers, Ron

britguy -> RE: Sun damage on guitar? (Jun. 17 2012 22:52:22)
quote: Just rub on some 85 sunblock it will be just fine all afternoon H M M M. Actually, I already thought of that, amigo. For the price of some of these custom guitars, maybe they should include a "sun-proof" treatment in the finish? Anyway; I won't be dumb enough to leave any of mine lying out in the sun in future. Need to watch out indoors (through windows) too I guess.?

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