Rusting on the pickups

[Ronson Hall]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

+1 Ken.

On a similar note:

I am amazed by those that will take a beautifully made $4,000.+ bass (or any bass for that matter), stick it in a $4.00 gig bag and on a regular basis, take that bass to an outside gig with 95+ degree temperatures, direct sun-light, varying humidity levels, and then wonder why the neck action has changed ....

I don't get it.

Tim, along with many others I too may be guilty of a degree of ignorance when it comes to the proper precautionary care of my Smith Beauty.

I do "wipe it down" after every use, and I polish it at least once a week. The Levy Gig Bag I carry it around in is not cheap, and I don't leave it in hot or humid places for prolonged periods of time.

Aside from this "common sense" care, please take a moment to school myself, Desmond and others as to other things we can practice to protect our rather sizable investments?