Guitar humidifier... - General Discussion

RE: Guitar humidifier...

C White — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 15:08:03 +0000

@jimjsdewitt-comJim, is your guitar that split. Mohagany?

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jerseychicadee — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 04:05:42 +0000

I saw Dennis Zager save a horribly dried out guitar. He took a zip lock bag, cut slits in it and put a moderately damp cloth in it and put it in the guitar. Now that’s all I use. I do still keep my humidifier running in my practice area day and night.

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cassarta11 — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 15:13:45 +0000

yes mainly if you have a shinny finish (nitrocellulose , pu lacquer varnish) the nitrocellulose is more flexible and let the wood works and breath instead of the other giving a hard coat non breathable which cracks after difference of temperature , problem of humidity etc ... but a mirror finish is just stunning

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Jocelyn — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 01:38:41 +0000

You’re right Jon.

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Jon — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 16:47:38 +0000

I hear you. Especially the dry heat during the winter months. It's not ideal for acoustics, that's for sure!

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Jocelyn — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 01:45:03 +0000

Thanks Scooter...

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Scooter d. — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 16:29:55 +0000

I use Cigar Oasis Caliber IV Digital Hygromter - I think it was about US$24.00. There are many brands/types to choose from. Good luck.

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Jocelyn — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 16:11:05 +0000

Hey Scooter what kind digital humidifier gage do you have?

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Scooter d. — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 07:58:35 +0000

I have a couple types. But the Dampit ( larger size one ) seems to work better if the air is really dry. I also keep a digital humidifier gage in the guitar case, as it provides a better reading of the quitar conditions.

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Jocelyn — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 01:51:18 +0000

I live in Quebec and sudden changes in temperature are frequent that’s why I take care of my instrument. My oasis humidifier system is the same as you describe Jim....take care! Thanks for Randy Shartiger video.