I just received a Giannini bari from Minnesota. I live in rainy weather Washington.
I let it set in the box with top flap open to acclimate; 4 hours later I opened it. Realizing it was still cold to the touch, I checked it out and put it in a padded case.
I've never received an instrument from a freezing climate. Is there a correct way to acclimatize a solid wood instrument? Is putting in a case right away making a difference and how long should I leave it.
It's like having a new toy at Christmas and the parents forgot to buy batteries for it.
I let it set in the box with top flap open to acclimate; 4 hours later I opened it. Realizing it was still cold to the touch, I checked it out and put it in a padded case.
I've never received an instrument from a freezing climate. Is there a correct way to acclimatize a solid wood instrument? Is putting in a case right away making a difference and how long should I leave it.
It's like having a new toy at Christmas and the parents forgot to buy batteries for it.