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yourwhathurts69

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Joined: Sep. 16 2009

Light bulbs and guitars

Hey folks,

I'm curious about what recommendations people have for shining a light inside of a guitar to trace the top bracing. Some bulbs get pretty hot, and the last thing I want to do is damage my guitar. It seems like a pretty common practice, so what's the best way to do it? Thanks.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 21 2012 23:12:04

keith

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Joined: Sep. 29 2009
From: Back in Boston

RE: Light bulbs and guitars (in reply to yourwhathurts69)

get one of those lights they sell on television where you can stick them up anywhere and they do not get hot.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 21 2012 23:26:30

estebanana

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RE: Light bulbs and guitars (in reply to yourwhathurts69)

Low wattage cool fluorescent bulbs work pretty well. I got a couple at Ikea with some cords with sockets and plugs.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 22 2012 2:09:22

keith

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Joined: Sep. 29 2009
From: Back in Boston

RE: Light bulbs and guitars (in reply to estebanana)

yea for ikea--and while there get yourself a cinnamon roll and their chocolate bar. man, i forgot about them even though i have a small ikea light with the flexibel goose neck. i think i paid about $10 or less for it.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 23 2012 9:19:29

yourwhathurts69

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RE: Light bulbs and guitars (in reply to yourwhathurts69)

Thanks for the info. I think I'll try the fluorescent lights and see how it turns out.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 24 2012 20:49:05

jlneng

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Joined: Jun. 28 2009

RE: Light bulbs and guitars (in reply to yourwhathurts69)

I would put in a 250w PAR flood and give the inside a suntan !

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 3 2012 2:05:37

stephen hill

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From: La Herradura, Granada, Spain

RE: Light bulbs and guitars (in reply to yourwhathurts69)

Ikea have also led strips that work well but a low wattage energ saving bulb is fine.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 13 2012 20:08:34