Does black carbon fiber get hot in the sun?

[guitarwebguy]

Originally Posted by KarenB

Thanks Captain Jim and guitarwebguy. Guiitarwebguy, does your X20 have a lighter color veneer? If so, that would, I assume, make it less hot, though the fretboard would still be black.

Ah no … Ambygona (sp?) veneer on top and amber weave sides and back. In fact all of our Gigi’s this summer have been outside in the sun (except one) and I’ve yet to notice any heating of either the fretboard or the body

[KarenB]

Cool! (literally).

[steelvibe]

Originally Posted by KarenB

If you're sitting outside in the sun on a hot day, and your playing, does the fret board start burning your fingers? What about the body. This isn't a trick question. I'm really curious.

Yes, I experienced it camping- but more the body than the fretboard (a black RainSong). Uncomfortably so, but if my guitar is that uncomfortably hot it means I am too so I moved under a tree. Nice thing with CF is that you don't have to worry about joints separating or constant retuning as your guitar adjusts to the elements.

Am I not understanding your question correctly? I certainly can't speak for all makers as I've not played them all much less in the sun, but would imagine white or any other color than black would perform better for direct exposure in the sun.

[jwellsy]

Maybe an Elvis Presley guitar cover would help.

[phydaux]

Is warping a possibility?

I lost WAY TOO MANY vinyl LPs back in the day by leaving them in a hot car in the summer.

[gearhound]

I had a black cargo and it was BRUTAL in the sun on the beach

Got a white cargo , problem solved but sold that now I have a blue/black journey ...I might get some artist to paint it

[N4640W]

This thread keeps coming back, and every time I see it I’m sorely tempted to to post the very first reply that came to me the first time i saw the original post. But sometimes people do not appreciate my humor.
So I want to make it clear that my intention is NOT to minimize or poke fun at my respected “co-forumer” KarenB.
So here goes: Is a frog’s butt watertight?

[tbeltrans]

Originally Posted by N4640W

This thread keeps coming back, and every time I see it I’m sorely tempted to to post the very first reply that came to me the first time i saw the original post. But sometimes people do not appreciate my humor.
So I want to make it clear that my intention is NOT to minimize or poke fun at my respected “co-forumer” KarenB.
So here goes: Is a frog’s butt watertight?

I have no idea, but a Cargo guitar can float ands won't leave you up the proverbial creek without a paddle.

Tony

That N46 guy asks hard questions. I don't think I've ever taken a look. Hopefully someone on this thread can address the question.

[Captain Jim]

Originally Posted by EvanB

That N46 guy asks hard questions. I don't think I've ever taken a look. Hopefully someone on this thread can address the question.

The answer is "yes," and the legs taste like chicken.

Wow Captain! You may have gone where no man has gone before.

[Irishrep]

This original question is actually related to the question of “ why is the sky blue? “. It deals with the physics of transmission and absorption of energy. Probably more important is that I would not play in the hot sun unless someone was paying me big money. Then I might wear gloves. Otherwise I’m sitting under a tree sipping a cold one

[N4640W]

EvanB, El Capitan and KarenB: We concur, the answer in both situations is a resounding ‘yes’. The pros do outweigh the cons though, we can always deploy shelter from direct sunlight. Think big umbrella-cheap. The CF instruments will in all likelihood outlast styrofoam. I own 2, a journey-overhead and a rainsong. Will prob pass them on as heirlooms, and they sound great. The little journey even has a truss rod. We are fortunate to live in such an advanced age.

[phydaux]

Any answer to the warping question?

[Melt in the Sun]

Originally Posted by phydaux

Any answer to the warping question?

I've not experienced it. I quit before the guitar does - it gets mighty warm, slick with sweat from my arm, but still performs perfectly.