I installed a whole house humidifier in my home. It’s fairly easy to install for someone who is somewhat handy. It’s so much more convenient than sound hole humidifiers and ones that you have to constantly fill with water. I keep all my guitars out on stands and never once had an issue. It’s also almost eliminated the need to get my guitars set up with season changes. I highly recommend one if you own your own home.
Thanks to Milo and his colleagues, I found out that the humidity in my room is perfect (46-55 %). At first it seemed that it was 70%, but when I purchased a Humidity pack and a new digital hygrometer to solve the problem, I found out that the old hygrometer didn't show the correct value. Thanks TFOA !
I not only keep either a humidifier or dehumidifier going, depending on the readings on multiple hygrometers I keep around. I keep most of my guitars in the case and for those I have a Boveda 49% humidity control pack in each one. Depending on the need, it either adds humidity, or absorbs it and it's all in one gel pack.
My Ovation is 32 years old and has been directly blasted by airconditioners, heaters, sat by the open window in winter, night after night after sitting in a hot room most of the day. ( after a while I just didn't care I guess ) Amazingly never had a single issue. On the flip side I have a Fender P bass that spent all of its time in a case in a climate controlled room and when I opened the case after a few months of not using it, it had 2 cracks in the body. Go figure.
An old made in USA Applause AA-14 is even stronger. Neck: aluminium with plastic. Body: carbon fibre. I'm not sure whether the top is solid or laminated.
It is also very important, not to leave your acoustic instrument in your car on winter days. Winter days (and nights) are very dry. It may cause your top to sink and/or to crack.
I once left a vintage guild in a hot car by accident and it melted the glue to the point where the heal cap fell off. Extreme temperatures either way are never good for a guitar.
Very useful and informative video thanks!
I installed a whole house humidifier in my home. It’s fairly easy to install for someone who is somewhat handy. It’s so much more convenient than sound hole humidifiers and ones that you have to constantly fill with water. I keep all my guitars out on stands and never once had an issue. It’s also almost eliminated the need to get my guitars set up with season changes. I highly recommend one if you own your own home.
Thanks to Milo and his colleagues, I found out that the humidity in my room is perfect (46-55 %). At first it seemed that it was 70%, but when I purchased a Humidity pack and a new digital hygrometer to solve the problem, I found out that the old hygrometer didn't show the correct value. Thanks TFOA !
Great video
Great stuff, thanks guys 👍
Great video. Thanks!
Fabulous and informative video. Very helpful guys.👍
I not only keep either a humidifier or dehumidifier going, depending on the readings on multiple hygrometers I keep around.
I keep most of my guitars in the case and for those I have a Boveda 49% humidity control pack in each one.
Depending on the need, it either adds humidity, or absorbs it and it's all in one gel pack.
What's the song played at the begining around 12-29 seconds? Great video as always!
It reminds me of a Crosby Stills nash and Young song but can't put my finger on it
Heaters and A/C units suck the life out of a guitar, especially mahogany, weakening joints and angles, as the wood dries out.
if a guitrar is pretty much in tune every time it is picked up, can we take it its not being overly effected by humidity.
My Ovation is 32 years old and has been directly blasted by airconditioners, heaters, sat by the open window in winter, night after night after sitting in a hot room most of the day. ( after a while I just didn't care I guess ) Amazingly never had a single issue.
On the flip side I have a Fender P bass that spent all of its time in a case in a climate controlled room and when I opened the case after a few months of not using it, it had 2 cracks in the body. Go figure.
An old made in USA Applause AA-14 is even stronger. Neck: aluminium with plastic. Body: carbon fibre. I'm not sure whether the top is solid or laminated.
It is also very important, not to leave your acoustic instrument in your car on winter days.
Winter days (and nights) are very dry.
It may cause your top to sink and/or to crack.
I once left a vintage guild in a hot car by accident and it melted the glue to the point where the heal cap fell off. Extreme temperatures either way are never good for a guitar.
46% air humidity is ideal for both, your instruments and hygiene.