Leave guitars in the open or store in hardcases?

[jalanampas]

Just need some collective wisdom on this matter... It may have been asked before, but I could not find it from the search function.

Ok. Here's the situation.

I used to keep my 3 guitars all in their cases. This is definitely the best way to keep guitars. But... I began to realise that I only played the guitar in the top case (yes I am that lazy).

So I got myself a 3-guitar stand a few weeks ago, and viola, I switch around guitars very frequently: using the Strat to lay down a rhythm and then switch to my humbucker-equipped guitar to lay a solo over it. Very nice. I also saved a lot of space as the cases all are now packed up in the storeroom...

But... I am wondering is there a better way? Hang from the headstock like in the shops? Using stands that have no neck support (therefore no neck strain)? Or am I plain insane for keeping guitars out in the open 24/7?

 

[AzNjT]

my god...........

 

[Everdying]

in the first place, its better to store the guitars in hardcases standing up.

 

[kdash]

unless your place is air-conditioned and you wipe your guitars every day, try not to leave them in the open 24/7.

 

[jalanampas]

Thanks guys. I suppose it was a silly question to begin with.

Back in the cases they go. Preservation wins over convenience.

 

[kdash]

Thanks guys. I suppose it was a silly question to begin with.

Back in the cases they go. Preservation wins over convenience.

haha no problem. no question is a silly question. if we don't ask we will never learn.

 

[guitarsan]

unless your place is air-conditioned and you wipe your guitars every day, try not to leave them in the open 24/7.

Good advice, but it's something I never do...haha! I usually leave my guitars on the stand (or sofa!) 24/7. Taking guitars in and out of the case is very "leceh" lah. That's why I prefer plain workhorse types. Although tempting, I normally hestitate to go for customs shops, pretty tops, blings and such. Cos if kena damage, value will drop and can be very heart pain.

 

[kdash]

Good advice, but it's something I never do...haha! I usually leave my guitars on the stand (or sofa!) 24/7. Taking guitars in and out of the case is very "leceh" lah. That's why I prefer plain workhorse types. Although tempting, I normally hestitate to go for customs shops, pretty tops, blings and such. Cos if kena damage, value will drop and can be very heart pain.

haha you win some, you lose some. but i think it's always a good habit to keep your guitars/basses in their cases. unless you play it very often, or you take good care of it (eg, wiping it every day).

if you love your guitar you will want to protect it and keep it in tiptop condition.