acoustic paranoia

Igotsoul4u · 30th May 2011

I just bought a Martin and am in the super babying stage. It is truly beautiful weather today (78 degrees/75%humidity) I want to go sit in my backyard and strum a bit. Is this something that I should never ever do? This guitar doesn't ever have to see the light of day if necessary. I feel like I am being a bit paranoid but would rather keep the guitar in pristine shape. What's the official opinion?

Johnny Favorite · 5th August 2011

mojo lives in dirty things. Play it wherever, enjoy it, it`s your guitar.

ArnieInTheSky · 6th September 2011

The suns radiation can mess up the finish and dehumidify your guitar in a hurry. I have to kinda agree with Johny though, if you get the most out of it in the sun, go enjoy it! Me myself, I wouldn't think the long term effects are worth it but you could compromise and play in the shade.

FFTT · 25th September 2011

No direct sunlight and you should be fine.

The sound board needs all kinds of seasoning and the more you play,
the better it's gonna start to sound.

I know my Larrivee P-10 was so damn beautiful, I was terrified to
hurt it in any way.

It's a musical instrument play it!

30th May 2011	#1
Igotsoul4u Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,843 Thread Starter	acoustic paranoia I just bought a Martin and am in the super babying stage. It is truly beautiful weather today (78 degrees/75%humidity) I want to go sit in my backyard and strum a bit. Is this something that I should never ever do? This guitar doesn't ever have to see the light of day if necessary. I feel like I am being a bit paranoid but would rather keep the guitar in pristine shape. What's the official opinion? __________________ http://www.myspace.com/polishedproductions MacPro 2.66 quad, Macbook Pro 13" 2.4, Protools 8 LE 003, Logic 8, McDsp, Sonnox, API 512c, GR NV500, Buzz Essence, Focusrite Solo, DBX 160A, Telefunken AK47, AKG 414eb Adam A7 Sub 8, Laney, Fender, Martin, Musicman, Marshall.

25th September 2011	#4
FFTT Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2005 Location: A stoned throw from ground zero Posts: 5,763	No direct sunlight and you should be fine. The sound board needs all kinds of seasoning and the more you play, the better it's gonna start to sound. I know my Larrivee P-10 was so damn beautiful, I was terrified to hurt it in any way. It's a musical instrument play it! __________________ Don't look at me in that tone of voice Put music in your heart and heart in your music

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5th August 2011	#2
Johnny Favorite Gear addict Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 353	mojo lives in dirty things. Play it wherever, enjoy it, it`s your guitar.

6th September 2011	#3
ArnieInTheSky Gear maniac Joined: Jul 2006 Location: K-Dubs, Canader Posts: 173	The suns radiation can mess up the finish and dehumidify your guitar in a hurry. I have to kinda agree with Johny though, if you get the most out of it in the sun, go enjoy it! Me myself, I wouldn't think the long term effects are worth it but you could compromise and play in the shade.