This is not good for GAS

1neeto · #1 11-24-2021, 01:19 AM

You’re welcome. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...=OWCertCEMhBbB

Shinbone · #2 11-24-2021, 08:13 AM

I agree.

1neeto · #3 11-25-2021, 03:42 AM

Well I guess it’s NGD next week! Living in Hawaii sucks because free shipping doesn’t apply, but still a great deal.

Dru Edwards · #4 11-25-2021, 07:16 AM

Juan - did you buy it? Congrats! Looking forward to your review.

_zedagive · #5 11-25-2021, 10:35 AM

An all solid-wood Breedlove for 5 bills. Great deal!

1neeto · #6 11-25-2021, 01:03 PM

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An all solid-wood Breedlove for 5 bills. Great deal!

Yeah just couldn’t pass it up! And I think she looks great in all-hog.

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Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

Juan - did you buy it? Congrats! Looking forward to your review.

Thanks man! Sure is on its way! And yes I’ll get my acoustic chops up for the review! Been playing my electrics almost exclusively for the past few months. [emoji23]

1neeto · #7 11-27-2021, 09:56 PM

So I just realized this is my first non local guitar purchase. Hawaii is hot and humid, and the Midwest right now is getting cold and dry, plus I have no idea of the conditions this guitar will be traveling. I’ve read I should not even open the box, much less tune it from right away to a few days. How long should I let the guitar acclimate?

wisedennis · #8 11-27-2021, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1neeto

Well I guess it’s NGD next week! Living in Hawaii sucks because free shipping doesn’t apply, but still a great deal.

Looking forward to your NGD

Goat Mick · #9 11-27-2021, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 1neeto

So I just realized this is my first non local guitar purchase. Hawaii is hot and humid, and the Midwest right now is getting cold and dry, plus I have no idea of the conditions this guitar will be traveling. I’ve read I should not even open the box, much less tune it from right away to a few days. How long should I let the guitar acclimate?

The only real concern is opening a very cold guitar in a warm room. I would say that by the time the guitar makes it’s way to you it will have warmed up nicely. If in doubt open one end of the box and feel of the case. If the case feels really cold close the box up and wait overnight to open it. If the case feels close to room temperature then open it up and enjoy.

hifivic · #10 11-28-2021, 01:04 AM

A luthier from Collings gave me a great suggestion, if the locks on the case feel like room temperature, open the guitar. If the locks are cold, don't open the case.

1neeto · #11 11-28-2021, 04:39 AM

That’s some great advice guys. Guitar is on track to be delivered by Monday. Can’t wait!

1neeto · #12 11-28-2021, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hifivic

A luthier from Collings gave me a great suggestion, if the locks on the case feel like room temperature, open the guitar. If the locks are cold, don't open the case.

It’s a mid-grade Breedlove, I’d be surprised if it comes with a gig bag.

Dru Edwards · #13 11-28-2021, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 1neeto

So I just realized this is my first non local guitar purchase. Hawaii is hot and humid, and the Midwest right now is getting cold and dry, plus I have no idea of the conditions this guitar will be traveling. I’ve read I should not even open the box, much less tune it from right away to a few days. How long should I let the guitar acclimate?

I'd let the box sit in your home for 24 hours just to be safe. You're probably fine to open it up once you get it though, although I'd be more concerned if it was nitro.

Once you open it up tune the guitar. No reason to wait a few days to tune it.

stillsteven · #14 11-28-2021, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1neeto

It’s a mid-grade Breedlove, I’d be surprised if it comes with a gig bag.

Congrats, it’s a great deal for all solid wood Breedlove. However, I doubt it comes with a hardshell case. Maybe a gig bag but the info I get from their website is “none” for the case. I would ask the folks at Sweetwater if I were you before it gets shipped at all.

Brucebubs · #15 11-28-2021, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1neeto

So I just realized this is my first non local guitar purchase. Hawaii is hot and humid, and the Midwest right now is getting cold and dry, plus I have no idea of the conditions this guitar will be traveling. I’ve read I should not even open the box, much less tune it from right away to a few days. How long should I let the guitar acclimate?

People tend to over think this - no guitar is ever delivered straight off a plane, it sits around at very stages of it's journey.

For example, a guitar coming from the USA to Australia will sit in various facilities (like Customs) both before and after it's flight.