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You will absolutely ruin the strings on your guitar (of any kind) if you let them experience temperature variance of 35F or more - this is a simple mechanical fact rather than a musical one (true even without a winter - they will become warped and stretch beyond the ability to tune for any duration).
- Can guitars be stored in the cold?
- What temperature is too cold to store a guitar?
- Are cold temperatures bad for guitars?
- Can I leave my electric guitar in a cold car?
Can guitars be stored in the cold?
Keep your guitar in a moderately cool place from 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit (5-10 degrees Celsius). You should ensure that you keep your guitar in a moderately cool place from 5-10 degrees Celsius if you want to increase durability.
What temperature is too cold to store a guitar?
The perfect temperature for your guitars are anywhere in the range of 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit or 21 – 24 degrees Celsius and anywhere above or below these temperatures should be avoided for any sustained period of time.
Are cold temperatures bad for guitars?
Protect From Freezing Temperatures
If you live in an area where it gets freezing cold in the winter, this change in winter and fall weather could damage your guitar's finish by causing cracks. You must protect your instrument from freezing cold at all costs.
Can I leave my electric guitar in a cold car?
Do not leave your guitar in a cold car. When the car is cold, the outside temperature is low (obviously). Cold temperatures can cause a rapid humidity changes. ... In this case, leaving your guitar in a cold car means leaving your guitar in the room with a dry air.
