https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:33:22 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-363505 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 05:21:07 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion tinsmith https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-363505 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-363478 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:59:22 +0000 An easy and affordable source is a shop that sells good cigars and accessories - Thanks, I´ll check it out and probably get one before spring arrives (at the moment there´s no doubt that the indoor-air is dry as the desert; with static electricity happening all the time and my own lips and skin are falling apart. That´s Sweden in the winter time for ya! :-)]]> Guitar Players Discussion Staffan https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-363478 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-363462 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:51:30 +0000 http://macnichol.com/product/oasis-re-hydrator-humidifier]]> Guitar Players Discussion tinsmith https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-363462 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-363427 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:58:51 +0000
If you want to know what the humidity is, get an inexpensive hygrometer.
An easy and affordable source is a shop that sells good cigars and accessories]]> Guitar Players Discussion kent_eh https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-363427 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-363414 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:00:40 +0000
I actually went out and bought a humidifier a couple of weeks ago for my Martin D-15. I went for one of those models, that you put under the strings - in the SOUNDHOLE of the acoustic... I believe the brand was Keyzer (or Kaizer) - anyway; german word for "emperor" but with a funny spelling :wink:

The way it works, is that it´s got a "sponge-type-thingie" in a black, round shaped, plastic/rubber-casing. You soak the whole device in water, take it out, squeeze the plastic/rubber-casing to get rid of excess water and then wipe the outside dry with a cloth. Put the mother in the soundhole and Bob´s yer uncle!

It lasts (i.e "stays moist") about a week-and-a-half - at this time of year in Stockholm, Sweden - and then I have to do the whole soak-process over again.

I guess it´s working - but then again; how can you tell? :) I guess, as long as no cracks appear on my acoustic - it´s doing it´s job! :roll:

Good thing I found this thread - thanks everyone!]]> Guitar Players Discussion Staffan https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-363414 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-362834 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:49:31 +0000 Basically anything that has raw un-coated wood exposed is susceptible to humidity changes.

If you have any un-finished wood, it can shrink and crack in low humidity.]]> Guitar Players Discussion kent_eh https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-362834 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-362818 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:55:39 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Staffan https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-362818 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-362805 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 06:36:51 +0000 stable 45%-55% relative humidity will do the job.
Anything from a guitar case humidifier, to a whole house humidifier.
If you're not using a purpose-made device, you should also have a method of measuring the humidity in the area.

It's the humidity that's the goal, not how you get there.]]> Guitar Players Discussion kent_eh https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-362805 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-362800 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 04:51:47 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion speaknow15 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-362800 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-352432 Wed, 05 May 2010 17:24:40 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Kroikey https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/do-i-really-need-to-use-a-guitar-humidifier/paged/2/#post-352432