So...the nice UPS man brings my bass guitar to my door today.

[Brickbat]

AND...the writing on the box says I shouldn't open it for 48 hours so the change in temperature doesn't crack the finish!

ARRRGGGH!!

I shoulda just bought it when I saw it, instead of shipping it. ARRRGGH!

[Rob H.]

1. It probably doesn't help

that it's a Ric, which I'm guessing is making the wait that much harder. ;)

(I have a Fireglo Ric 360/6 and it's my favorite guitar.)


Edited to add: this is going to sound weird, but wait until you experience the "Rick-O-Smell" when you open the case. Seriously! It smells a bit like vanilla--at least mine did, anyway.

[Brickbat]

2. You're right!

I took the case out of the box, but then I chickened out and haven't opened it. It's torture. It's like Schrodinger's cat.

ETA: Those fireglos are lovely.

ETA2: I've heard about the Rick-O-Smell! I can't wait!

[petronius]

3. Damn, that's brutal. If I was a UPS guy, I'd write that on boxes, just to screw with people

Of course, if you put it in the freezer for a while, it will acclimate faster. Or the oven, I can't remember... :evilgrin:

Congrats on the new bass!

[Brickbat]

8. I know, right?

Thanks! :toast:

[MiddleFingerMom]

4. In my early 20's, I had some surgery and the surgeon cautioned me (us)...

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my ex -- who was absolutely SMOKIN"!!!!!
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We lasted a little more than two days.
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If you could see her, you would realize what incredible willpower that much waiting time had required.
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(on edit) We didn't crack my finish.
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[Brickbat]

7. ROFLMAO.

I have to say, that's kind of how I feel.

[MilesColtrane]

5. What?

Was it shipped from the seventh circle of hell?

That is bullshit.

Your slab has been in a UPS truck for at least 8 hours.

Open it up, and let rip.

[Brickbat]

6. Well, that UPS truck was cold.

And while I keep the house chilly, it is warmer than the outside...:shrug:

[MilesColtrane]

9. Don't worry about it, seriously.

Unless you ordered a Stradivarius, it won't make a difference.

[Brickbat]

10. *ponders*

[Brickbat]

11. *ponders unopened case*

[MilesColtrane]

12. The most severe temperature/humidity changes will (slightly) affect the curvature of the neck.

But, that's why basses have adjustable truss rods.

A Rick's finish isn't a delicate flower.

Rip into it like you're five years old and it's Christmas.

Believe Me, Or Not!

[Brickbat]

13. Well, now I'm delaying because Mr. Brickbat is on his way home from work, and he wants to see the

Big Reveal.

I did what one is supposed to do on the Internet: I googled what I should do and found all sorts of horror stories of finishes cracking or popping or spiderwebbing. It's as bad as googling a run-of-the-mill symptom and coming up with Morgellons.

[MiddleFingerMom]

14. Let it sit.

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They're the experts -- let them guide you on this.
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It'll be there in two days... as will you.
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[meegbear]

15. You gonna let some stupid writing dictate your life? Be a man GIRL!

WWSPD - What Would Sarah Palin Do?

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

16. What would Sarah Palin do? She'd open the guitar case

grab the thing by the neck, and smash the first Halibut she sees.

She's badass, and will make a fine president some day.

:hi:

[meegbear]

17. BHAW-HAHAHAHA!!!!!

[Brickbat]

18. Bwaaaa!

As a writer, that cracks me up!

[Brickbat]

19. So, I opened it up when Mr. Brickbat got home...

...and we stayed up until 2 playing. He got a new Gibson guitar. We make beautiful music together.

Thanks for all the input, all of you!