Storing My Jackson

[quakana]

Any sugesstions on how to store my jackson when not is use
Tips on

1. Temperature
2. Loosen the strings (yes or no)
3. Long term storage

and anything else would be great

[Monster]

Re: Storing My Jackson

well when ever any of my guitars are not in use i keep them in there hardshell cases. i also keep them in a room that is stable on temp, for example, "leaving the guitar next to a drafty window in the winter or right next to some kind of heater or AC unit were the temp will change alot when those units turn on and off is a bad idea".

thats all i do... also dont store yoru guitar out in your for long periods of time....

i look at it this way, if its a condition i would not want to be left in, then i wont leave my guitar there...

[Carbophos]

Re: Storing My Jackson

2. No. Don't forget the truss rod. Its tension should be in balance with the strings.

[quakana]

Re: Storing My Jackson

Thanks man

[RR05xx]

Re: Storing My Jackson

Also, wiping down the strings/trem and other things that you touch is a good idea. Helps combat corrosion.

[Carbophos]

Re: Storing My Jackson

putting silicogel (spelling?) bag into case will be useful as well

[Sanctuary]

Re: Storing My Jackson

Yep, if you don't use silica gel, the first things to absorb moisture are usually the strings and then the remaining metal fittings (trem/bridge and pickup coils) on the guitar. Depending of the length of time in the case of course.

[quakana]

Re: Storing My Jackson

where do you buy that stuff anyway?

[donvandam]

Re: Storing My Jackson

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putting silicogel (spelling?) bag into case will be useful as well

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Explain how this works?

[quakana]

Re: Storing My Jackson

That is the white stuff in the little white bags ...they absorb moisture

[Jason1212]

Re: Storing My Jackson

They are called dessicants, shipping companies generally sell them.

[wilkinsi]

Re: Storing My Jackson

there should always be silica gel sachets in every guitar case. if you don't get one with your case, whinge like fuck. it's like asking your mrs not to wear perfume - starts to smell bad. [img]/images/graemlins/sick.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/refuse.gif[/img]