Chill-Proof Your Guitar: Maintenance Musts for Arizona’s Cooler Months As the temperatures drop in Arizona, it’s important to remember that cooler, drier air can have a big impact on your guitar or bass. Wood naturally expands and contracts with changes in humidity and temperature, which can lead to issues like fret sprout, neck warping, or even cracks in the body. Proper maintenance during the cooler months helps protect your instrument’s playability and tone. Regularly chec