Safe to play a black acoustic in the sun?

Mr Joad · May 28th, 2008, 11:11 AM

I have a black Takamine EF-341 SC and I played it outdoors for a couple of hours the other day. It was a sunny, warm day and I noticed the top got a little warm and I would like to know if there is any risk to be aware of?

Should I stay indorors or in the shade?

uniphasian · May 28th, 2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Joad

I have a black Takamine EF-341 SC and I played it outdoors for a couple of hours the other day. It was a sunny, warm day and I noticed the top got a little warm and I would like to know if there is any risk to be aware of?

Should I stay indorors or in the shade?

I play a dark sunburst Martin, and the top seam opened up one day we were playing in bright sunshine.

That's a tough seam to close.

RodeoTex · May 28th, 2008, 05:42 PM

A friend has a Black Takamine Steve Wariner model. He's played on my patio with me several times for 1-2 hour stints. No problems yet but I wouldn't leave it out unnecessarily.

Mr Joad · May 29th, 2008, 05:27 AM

ok, thanks for you replies..guess I have to buy myself a cheaper guitar for outdoor playing...don´t want to destroy a very nice guitar especially when I cannot afford a new one..

RickG501 · May 29th, 2008, 09:46 AM

In da shade!

May 28th, 2008, 11:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mr Joad TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Turku Posts: 96	Safe to play a black acoustic in the sun? I have a black Takamine EF-341 SC and I played it outdoors for a couple of hours the other day. It was a sunny, warm day and I noticed the top got a little warm and I would like to know if there is any risk to be aware of? Should I stay indorors or in the shade?

May 28th, 2008, 05:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
RodeoTex Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,078	A friend has a Black Takamine Steve Wariner model. He's played on my patio with me several times for 1-2 hour stints. No problems yet but I wouldn't leave it out unnecessarily. __________________ Turn it on, turn it up, turn me loose.

May 29th, 2008, 05:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mr Joad TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Turku Posts: 96	ok, thanks for you replies..guess I have to buy myself a cheaper guitar for outdoor playing...don´t want to destroy a very nice guitar especially when I cannot afford a new one..

May 29th, 2008, 09:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
RickG501 Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Age: 54 Posts: 795	In da shade!