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pauldo
Senior Member
Username: pauldo

Post Number: 623
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 10:31 am:   Edit Post

Friday night I had a show outside. There was a constant mist/ drizzle in the air. The stage was covered but there was no hiding from the damp.

I let my bass sit at room temperature out of the case for a day to make sure things could 'air-out'. Is there anything that I should watch for or do to insure that no damage is done?
bassthang
Junior
Username: bassthang

Post Number: 20
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 5:12 pm:   Edit Post

Knirps for moisture.
terryc
Senior Member
Username: terryc

Post Number: 1603
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Monday, June 13, 2011 - 9:51 am:   Edit Post

If the fingerboard has been oiled regulary and there was no direct water on the bass then it should be fine.
Humidity is the enemy as it has heat and moisture
afrobeat_fool
Advanced Member
Username: afrobeat_fool

Post Number: 317
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, June 13, 2011 - 12:34 pm:   Edit Post

When I travel to locations warm and moist I always put silica packs in my case and leave it there when I am not using it. They are the same ones you find in new shoes or food packs. I buy them locally or have a friend at Adidas, get some for me. I hope this helps.


Nick
pauldo
Senior Member
Username: pauldo

Post Number: 624
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Monday, June 13, 2011 - 5:37 pm:   Edit Post

thanks guys -
What's a knirp?
edwin
Senior Member
Username: edwin

Post Number: 960
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, June 13, 2011 - 7:34 pm:   Edit Post

It's a Zappa reference. Is that a real poncho or a Sears poncho?
bassthang
Junior
Username: bassthang

Post Number: 21
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 2:49 pm:   Edit Post

mmmm, no fooling.

yes, Edwin's correct. it's Zappa reference from Penguin in bondage. i couldn't pass it up.
edwin
Senior Member
Username: edwin

Post Number: 964
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 4:34 pm:   Edit Post

Also, beyond the Zappa reference, Knirps apparently makes some very fine umbrellas.
glocke
Senior Member
Username: glocke

Post Number: 863
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 5:18 pm:   Edit Post

your more than likely fine, but let it air out like others suggested..maybe even open the control cavity and let that air out.

I once had a bass sitting in an area of my basement that was under the dishwashing machine....To say this particular bass got drenched is an understatement. Let it dry out and never had an issue.

Alembics are tough critters....
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 1896
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 5:18 pm:   Edit Post

My Grandmother used to have a Knirps umbrella!

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