![]() ![]() ![]() Stow it where it won’t fall or bang around (behind the seat is often good), covered with light-colored cloth to avoid prying eyes and hot sun. In the car, it’s often better to keep your instrument in the passenger area with you, where it’s comfy and easy to grab when you get out. Light colored cases slow heat build up when exposed to sun. The black Oahu cases (arched top models, or the leather covered fiberglass) from The Ukulele Site are solid, though the neck support sometimes needs modification to support the instrument properly. I like Crossrock 1000 cases quite a bit–strong, color choices, suspension design, plenty of latches, and far more affordable than a Hoffee or Ameritage (which are good too). If you suspect that your instrument got very hot or cold, it is safer to leave it in the case as it re-adjusts overnight might be a good idea. Especially beware of rapid large changes in temperature and humidity, the most stressful of all situations. This humidity will make your skin happy by the way, and if you have chapped lips (during heating season for instance) that’s a warning. Temperature and humidity are VERY important, and I discuss them at length below, but ideally you want a comfortable indoor temperature with relative humidity around 45%. Don’t leave your instrument–in the case or out–where a baby wouldn’t be comfy and safe: in the car alone, in the hot sun or chilling breeze (whether outside or through a window), over a heater/AC vent or by the wood stove or fireplace, in the garage/attic/basement, with the checked baggage on the airline, with a careless or clueless person, or places where it’s liable to fall or be dropped, bumped, stepped on, tripped over, drenched, stained, lost, or otherwise exposed to harm.Įxception: your baby might enjoy a warm bath, but don’t bathe your instruments -). Here is a good start: Your instrument is safest in your hands or in the case with the latches fastened. (Kimo Hussey, Hawaii) FAQ Caring for your instrument Congratulations on a magnificent build. Aloha!” “ Katniss has QUALITY in every conceivable category of assessment.
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