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Title: Excessive moisture
Post by: pauldo on June 12, 2011, 10:31:14 AM

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?

Title: Excessive moisture
Post by: bassthang on June 12, 2011, 05:12:28 PM

Knirps for moisture.

Title: Excessive moisture
Post by: terryc on June 13, 2011, 09:51:32 AM

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

Title: Excessive moisture
Post by: afrobeat_fool on June 13, 2011, 12:34:29 PM

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

Title: Excessive moisture
Post by: pauldo on June 13, 2011, 05:37:08 PM

thanks guys -  
What's a knirp?

Title: Excessive moisture
Post by: edwin on June 13, 2011, 07:34:29 PM

It's a Zappa reference. Is that a real poncho or a Sears poncho?

Title: Excessive moisture
Post by: bassthang on June 14, 2011, 02:49:49 PM

mmmm, no fooling.
 
yes, Edwin's correct. it's Zappa reference from Penguin in bondage. i couldn't pass it up.

Title: Excessive moisture
Post by: edwin on June 14, 2011, 04:34:51 PM

Also, beyond the Zappa reference, Knirps apparently makes some very fine umbrellas.

Title: Excessive moisture
Post by: glocke on June 14, 2011, 05:18:20 PM

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....

Title: Excessive moisture
Post by: sonicus on June 14, 2011, 05:18:43 PM

My Grandmother used to have a Knirps umbrella!