Steve, are you out there?

How about working a heater into the many fine functions already on the boards?

I think I just myself more than usual.

MrEd ... I had the later, transistorized model... tone generator, amp, speakers. all in one unit ... there were adjustable 'pots' for every note and after a while the vibration from the speakers would knock some notes out of tune and I would have to adjust them ... It was a great sounding instrument, but what a pain ...

As for the comparison to today's vehicles, I'm not sure what the difference is, but I know 'technics' advises that the kb be allowed to aclimate to the room and change in temp before turning on ...
t.

After the tube-driven, I too upgraded to a transistorized model. I saw the same model you had but I opted for the CG7 model with separate cabinets for amp/speakers and generator. I guess it saved me the downside you experienced.

Ed

I have also used blankets to cover gear left in the car overnight in cold weather. Whilst I agree that no heat is generated under the blanket(s) I have often found that, after a frosty night, the blankets will have absorbed the dampness which would otherwise have settled on the keyboards etc.
The equipment underneath has remained dry so I think that there is some benefit even if it aint really a sensible thing to do.

The trouble is that when you get home at 2 in the morning after a long drive and a heavy evening, lugging gear indoors is not allways the first thing on your mind.

Trevor

I've never had frost INSIDE my car. Do you shut the windows in the winter?

Arrrrrrrrgh UD you don't have the 'arsh climate
what we 'as over 'ere then. I suppose I should have said condensation rather than frost..
In any case windows are for cissies..Open 'em all up and let the wind blow through your flowing locks!!!!!
Trevor

Point in fact - blankets can help keyboards retain their heat/temperature after a gig (they all get a little warm) and it can keep the temperature of what's covered from dropping as fast as the surrounding uncovered area, at least for a while. Plus they can help as protective padding... I see nothing wrong with using blankets.

Where I live there is no problem with temperature or security so I leave everything locked in the car.

On a typical day after work, I'm packed up and in the car in less than 20 minutes (usually more like 10-15).
I never notice any heat from the kb as I pack it away, and although I entertain the possibility that it CAN retain some heat, I haven't seen evidence of it personally.

Be that as it may ... I always leave everything in the car. Snow - ice - rain - heat whatever. I only remove items made of wood, like my guitars and clarinet. I DO take the laptop in in cold weather, but not in moderate conditions.

The only time I've seen trouble is in extreme heat situations when you leave an air-conditioned room after 5 hours and load the car in a parking lot that is 90+ degrees .... I've seem condensation form instantly. I try to let the temp stabalize before turning anything on, and it's always been OK. I am always early for work and time is usually on my side.

As for blankets? Can't hurt, but I'm still not convinced that they help. Good points made by all though.

Blankets can reduce the "chil" factor..of course that is based on the wind..and some of you are sure "windy"..

Just wondering... does your chewing gum loose it's flavor on the bedpost overnight?

[This message has been edited by cassp (edited 10-14-2004).]