So, awhile back I picked up an older 1975 F 30. It's in really nice shape, has no neck angle issues and plenty of saddle. The seller said it hadn't been played in years and had just sat in its case for a long, long time.
The case itself has a real noticeable musty smell. The guitar, not so much, but a bit. The guitar has been out of the case and hanging on one of my walls for 6 months or so now. Still a bit of musty smell but nothing I can't deal with.
The case though, is another story. Still has that musty smell in spades. I've tried the Ozium and Hog Wash solutions. I've also kept the case outside all winter on my covered deck thinking the cold weather might help solve the problem. Then, when the weather improved I started placing it on the bed of my truck in direct sun throughout the day and then taking it in at night.
A delivery guy suggested putting charcoal briquettes inside the case to absorb the odor. I just started that yesterday so too soon to expect a huge difference. I think there may not be a great solution except possibly time but we'll see. if any of you have any other suggestions, let's hear them.
The case itself has a real noticeable musty smell. The guitar, not so much, but a bit. The guitar has been out of the case and hanging on one of my walls for 6 months or so now. Still a bit of musty smell but nothing I can't deal with.
The case though, is another story. Still has that musty smell in spades. I've tried the Ozium and Hog Wash solutions. I've also kept the case outside all winter on my covered deck thinking the cold weather might help solve the problem. Then, when the weather improved I started placing it on the bed of my truck in direct sun throughout the day and then taking it in at night.
A delivery guy suggested putting charcoal briquettes inside the case to absorb the odor. I just started that yesterday so too soon to expect a huge difference. I think there may not be a great solution except possibly time but we'll see. if any of you have any other suggestions, let's hear them.