Long Term Aging

[BoSox55]

I'm curious on your opinions for long term aging.

Box aging or open cedar racks?

With or without celo?

 

[MiamiE]

Just the way they come, IMO. Maybe take the top off tubos. The cedar cabs age better for whatever reason.

 

[ndn384]

http://www.botl.org/community/forums/showthread.php?t=12527&highlight=aging

Here is a poll where this was talked about quite a bit.

 

[ylo2na]

Cello's or no...having tried both for extended periods (1 year or more), I have come to the conclusion (for me), that leaving the Cello's on is the best way to go. I have a walk-in humidor, so there are lots boxes without cello's (just the way they come from the manufacturer) and they tend to get a little dry over time even though the room averages 70/70. When I can, I place them in cello's, add an additional water pillow and they are living, breathing babies once again. However, i really do a lot of checking each day just to be sure that they remain "healthy, viable, livable" sticks.
ylo2na

 

[Alwayslit]

Box with the cello for aging.

 

[Thegreekone]

Steve, I think if you are keeping them in original box, I would remove the cello. If they are in a humi with other sticks, I would think leave the cello on unless you are able to at least separate them. JMHO.

I agree with the comment about cedar boxes.

 

[Clint]

Age them as you get 'em...If they are in boxes with cello, leave them in their boxes and keep the cello.