Evil Undead Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 So with this heat, and feeling horrible and sticky all the time, I've not picked up my bass in a few days. And a few more. When I last played (embarrassingly, it was as long ago as Friday) before the heat wave, it was set up perfectly. I picked it up tonight and there's a buzz on the lower frets on the G, so I had to loosen the truss rod a little. The bass is stored on a stand in my bedroom, which gets very hot so we have a fan in there. But I've deliberately placed the fan so that the bass is behind it and doesn't get the breeze. Am I doing something wrong or is this normal behaviour for a bass in this weather? Is this a sign of some damage or issues? Bass in question is an Ibanez SR600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Some basses are more prone to movement than others, I wouldn't worry it's faulty unless it won't hold it's tune for a gig or if the neck goes serious banana shape. If there's a place you can keep it where the temperature and humidity are a bit more constant it'll probably stay fairly playable all the time. Two people breathing out all night will probably raise the moisture content of the air a fair bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 Our flat is tiny... only other options are the lounge/kitchen area that's always steamy from cooking, or the bathroom that's always steamy from the shower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 [quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1373495982' post='2138394'] Some basses are more prone to movement than others, I wouldn't worry it's faulty unless it won't hold it's tune for a gig or if the neck goes serious banana shape. If there's a place you can keep it where the temperature and humidity are a bit more constant it'll probably stay fairly playable all the time. Two people breathing out all night will probably raise the moisture content of the air a fair bit. [/quote] After breathing out all night, the large intake of breath by both of them in the morning would do more damage. [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Maybe keep it in it's case when the weather's like this, although that might make you play it even less In my old house I had to tweak the truss rod on all my Fenders twice a year as the temperature and moisture content changed, oddly since I moved I haven't had to. Must be better insulated or something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1373496340' post='2138399'] After breathing out all night, the large intake of breath by both of them in the morning would do more damage. [size=4] [/size] [/quote] Haha ^ ^ I should point out that I have my action crazy low and hardly any relief, so any change in the relief I guess would make a big difference in buzzing etc. Edited July 10, 2013 by Evil Undead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Best to leave it in a case or good quality gigbag when you're not using it and left somewhere cool. I leave mine cased under my bed when not in use. Tweak out the current issues with the intonation and then take measures to keep the bass in ideal conditions as much as possible! Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Stop talking about steamy! I feel a bit sceptical about changing the air around the bass all the time. Can't quantise, but it didn't ring well with me. Air is a fantastic isolator, but new and newer air much less so. I'd rather put a cardboard tube around the stand to slow down processes. Will edit after some more thought, if necessary. best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1373496340' post='2138399'] After breathing out all night, the large intake of breath by both of them in the morning would do more damage. [/quote] I have actually got sleep apnea, I thought everyone slept that way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Necks are mostly wood so may well move. Funnily enough, the most stable neck was on a MM but then it wasn't the best neck to play. Decent mature necks will maybe need a tweak twice a year ( Winter and Summer ) and sometimes you can overcome this by tweaking the action alone. Never adjust the neck too much at a time..and let it settle before a fine re-adjustment. I never expose the neck or bass to 'extreme' temps..direct sunlight or leave it in a soft case. I may well lay the bass on the couch but will leave the headstock free... Where ever the neck has a tendency to move, I will lay the bass down the opposite way to counteract any stress or forces on it. I guess my basses live in room temps of 14-25 ish degrees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) My roadworn neck usually needs a little adjustment in the summer and winter. Only a 1/8th to a quarter of a turn each time required. I have my action ant-gonads low as well, with just a hair of relief. Edited July 10, 2013 by cameltoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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