Did Jimi Hendrix have a guitar tech?

Nate Shalfo toured with the Jimi Hendrix Experience throughout the late sixties as their head guitar tech. The 88-year-old doesn’t tour anymore, choosing instead to spend his time confined in a retirement home in Plano, Texas. “Jimi liked his guitars hot,” Nate says to me.

Are guitar hangers safe?

The answer is no. It’s generally accepted as a safe way to hang a guitar because the downward exertion from the weight of the guitar isn’t nearly as strong as the pull of the strings in the opposite direction. You may need to run a humidifier in the room with your guitar during the winter when the heat is on.

Should Guitars be stored flat?

Storing guitars “in the playing position” is normal. Vertical, on end is a slightly better use of space. Flat is sufficient if stacking is done with care to respect weight of one on top of another.

Is it OK to stack guitar cases?

10 stacked up is probably too much like you said. But they’re in cases, so stacking a few cases up, no harm done. I usually stack mine vertically in a row when they’re in cases though.

Do electric guitars need humidifiers?

Electric guitars do not need to be humidified. Most guitars that live in dry climates are going to experience some amount of wood shrink, which will most likely show up as the fingerboard shrinking inward leaving sharp fret ends exposed.

Are humidifiers bad for guitars?

Tons of companies sell humidifiers that you can pop in your case, or even your guitar’s sound hole. These devices will slowly release moisture to keep your guitar humidified. And, to be fair, conditions that are too dry are definitely bad for your guitar—especially an acoustic instrument.

Do I need a humidifier for my guitars?

Basically, the answer is yes, you do. If you live in an area with little humidity year-round, then there is a little wiggle room, but it’s still a good idea to cover your bases by spending a few bucks on a humidifier. “So it’s key to monitor the humidity and temperature if you want to take care of your guitar.”