Sgt. Pepper Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) Put it in your Zippo and you can light your cigarette, and it is safe to clean a nitro finished guitar. Yep - Napftha. That has got to be spelled wrong. Edited November 21, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROWB8 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) On 11/19/2022 at 8:08 AM, fortyearspickn said: Kitty Litter is good for temporarily storing dead bodies in your bathtub. From what I've read. "From what I've read" OK........... Edited November 21, 2022 by CROWB8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROWB8 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Cup of uncooked rice tied in a cotton sock makes a good de-humidifier in instrument cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Clothespins to hold papers together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 I repurposed a door from my old house. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 14 hours ago, Big Bill said: I use them for things I shall keep to myself. That's a relief! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 10 hours ago, CROWB8 said: Cup of uncooked rice tied in a cotton sock makes a good de-humidifier in instrument cases. I think those sponges and humidity packs put moisture back into to wood not take it out. Rice is going to absorb water, which is what you don’t want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 14 hours ago, CROWB8 said: Cup of uncooked rice tied in a cotton sock makes a good de-humidifier in instrument cases. A couple of cups in a sock (don't borrow one from BigBill) heated a minute or 2 in a microwave makes a perfect warming pad to drape around your neck. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbasher Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 14 minutes ago, fortyearspickn said: A couple of cups in a sock (don't borrow one from BigBill) Thank you, I needed a laugh this morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 16 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Yep - Napftha. That has got to be spelled wrong. Just leave out the "f". Enough was used in the department I worked in at Cadillac I couldn't possibly forget how to spell it. It was used to wipe off shipping grease and oil from engine compartment hoods and fenders so first inspectors could see high spots and other flaws so they can mark them with chalk so the metal finishers could know where to make repairs. 14 hours ago, Notes_Norton said: Clothespins to hold papers together. Not all clothespins will work for that. These will... But not so sure about these. . And since we're where there's probably three generations that never used or saw ANY kind of clothespin, your idea might take some 'splainin'. Whitefang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROWB8 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 5 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: I think those sponges and humidity packs put moisture back into to wood not take it out. Rice is going to absorb water, which is what you don’t want. Interesting. I moved from west coast to W Kentucky as you know. Humidity here was 99% at times. My old POS 67 Lyle acoustic I thought might be at risk. So, I used the rice. Those little packs I see are the same as whats found in med bottles. Those absorb moiture. Never heard of "sponges". Now I be confused as to how to protect my guit. Arg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 hour ago, CROWB8 said: Interesting. I moved from west coast to W Kentucky as you know. Humidity here was 99% at times. My old POS 67 Lyle acoustic I thought might be at risk. So, I used the rice. Those little packs I see are the same as whats found in med bottles. Those absorb moiture. Never heard of "sponges". Now I be confused as to how to protect my guit. Arg! Why would you to dry your guitar out? The D’addario packs do what your guitar needs which is mostly moisture. The sponge ones do the same thing but you have to re-wet the sponge every week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 hour ago, ghost_of_fl said: 99% humidity ... At that point you're better off getting a room dehumidifier. Is the guitar in a house with the AC running. If so the house is not 99%. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 9 hours ago, Whitefang said: Just leave out the "f". Enough was used in the department I worked in at Cadillac I couldn't possibly forget how to spell it. It was used to wipe off shipping grease and oil from engine compartment hoods and fenders so first inspectors could see high spots and other flaws so they can mark them with chalk so the metal finishers could know where to make repairs. Not all clothespins will work for that. These will... But not so sure about these. . And since we're where there's probably three generations that never used or saw ANY kind of clothespin, your idea might take some 'splainin'. Whitefang We still use clothespins (the springy kind) to hang our laundry out on the line. The solar dryer helps thwart climate change, and the sunlight kills bacteria and other pathogens. We put clothes in the dryer that can't hang out, but most if toes on the line. It's the eco thing to do. Notes ♫ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 The first real band I ever played with, I used to take one of the drummers drum sticks and dangle it in my right hand to bounce against the strings of my Strat while making chords and playing scales with my left. It made a certain rhythmic pattern that I could control pretty well and I had worked out a pretty cool technique with it. There were a few songs we did that I played exclusively with the drum stick. Too bad I never developed it more. Maybe I could have made it my own little gimmick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 57 minutes ago, saturn said: The first real band I ever played with, I used to take one of the drummers drum sticks and dangle it in my right hand to bounce against the strings of my Strat while making chords and playing scales with my left. It made a certain rhythmic pattern that I could control pretty well and I had worked out a pretty cool technique with it. There were a few songs we did that I played exclusively with the drum stick. Too bad I never developed it more. Maybe I could have made it my own little gimmick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Yeah. I'm not naïve enough to think I was the only one who ever thought of this. But I did it a little different from how Randy is playing. I held it loosely from the very top (or bottom however you look at it) and let it bounce against the strings. I could get like a flamenco type rhythm that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, saturn said: Yeah. I'm not naïve enough to think I was the only one who ever thought of this. But I did it a little different from how Randy is playing. I held it loosely from the very top (or bottom however you look at it) and let it bounce against the strings. I could get like a flamenco type rhythm that way. Its all just a copy of Page anyway with his violin bow which he was doing in something like 1968.. He would sometimes bounce it off the strings like you describe... Nothing is really new huh 🙂 Edited November 23, 2022 by Rabs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 That's close to true. I've done the drumstick thing like Saturn did back in '68, before most anyone ever heard of Page. But I'm willing to bet plenty of guitar players tried that before anyone ever heard of The Beatles, or even Elvis. Wouldn't be surprised if Chuck or T-Bone did too. Whitefang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROWB8 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 (edited) On 11/22/2022 at 2:44 PM, ghost_of_fl said: 99% humidity ... At that point you're better off getting a room dehumidifier. On 11/22/2022 at 4:05 PM, Sgt. Pepper said: Is the guitar in a house with the AC running. If so the house is not 99%. Did some reading on that by Sweetwater. 35-55~ RH is ideal. Also storing in a case is good protection. Yup. A/C in home. I just wanted to play outside on my porch. Which I will do now. Before putting away, just let it aclimate back to indoor environment b4 it goes back in case. Ty guys for raising a point. Made me educate meself. Edited November 24, 2022 by CROWB8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Since I don't live with AC, my guitars are at whatever the humidity is whenever there is humidity and wherever there is humidity. My 1970 Gibson ES330 doesn't seem to mind. I still have some plastic 35mm film canisters that are great for storing and transporting small parts. ♫ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, Notes_Norton said: I still have some plastic 35mm film canisters that are great for storing and transporting small parts. ♫ Sure. And back in the "day" we'd use 'em for pot and mescaline. Whitefang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Just now, Whitefang said: Sure. And back in the "day" we'd use 'em for pot and mescaline. Whitefang Fifth Amendment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 On 11/22/2022 at 4:40 AM, ksdaddy said: I repurposed a door from my old house. Genius! Doors are overrated anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) On 11/23/2022 at 12:10 PM, CROWB8 said: Did some reading on that by Sweetwater. 35-55~ RH is ideal. Also storing in a case is good protection. Yup. A/C in home. I just wanted to play outside on my porch. Which I will do now. Before putting away, just let it aclimate back to indoor environment b4 it goes back in case. Ty guys for raising a point. Made me educate meself. Remember AC removes moisture (like when your driving in your car, and the windows are all fogged up, and you put the AC on to defog the window) and so does heat. I have heard some say AC is worse on your guitar that heat. I use the kit. I used to use the sponges, but the kit, when the bag is no longer smooshy, it is done, and you put in a new one. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GHP--daddario-ghp-acoustic-guitar-humidifier https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/HumidRestKit--daddario-humidipak-restore-kit Edited November 27, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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