Guitar Case Humidifier

Professor String shows how to build a superior guitar case humidifier for under $2.00. http://www.professorstring.com

More info at: http://www.professorstring.com/ebook.htm

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Acoustic
• Guitar
• Case
• Humidifier
• Bass
• Care

[HarryDickus]

I just purchased a really expensive acoustic guitar, my old ones never cared for them much cos they're cheap, but I'm now really concerned about the humidity for my guitar and also the temperature.

I noticed the other acoustic humidifiers go in the sound hole. Do you need one there?

Also what about the temperature? What do the guitar stores have their humidity and temperature set to?

Thanks in advance Professor String....

[ProfessorString]

Congrats on your new guitar! To answer your question, the objective is to get the "entire" environment of the guitar into a respectable humidity level. So, the humidity source does not need to be placed in the sound hole. Standard room temperature is always best. Most stores will keep their acoustic inventory at room temperature with humidity levels around 45-55%.

[EpiphoneLPJrGuitar]

HOW O U KNOW WHEN UVEE OVERHUMIDIFIED A GUITAR

[ProfessorString]

Thank you for asking this question. Many folks are familiar with the damage created by low humidity, but seldom think about high humidity. There are guitars all over the world, including tropical areas that have humidity levels of 100% most of the year. Guitars in these regions often exhibit five common symptoms over their lifetime: 1. Epoxy delamination (particularly bargain box guitars), 2. Finish distortion, 3. Excessive body bow, 4. Corrosion of plating (ie. tuners), 5. Mold & mildew.

[EpiphoneLPJrGuitar]

CAN I KEEP MY planet waves humidifier in the soundhole and also put in the custom humidifier that im gonna make ?

[ProfessorString]

You can certainly use both. It depends on how much humidity you want in the case. Try to achieve a 50% humidity level. If you do not have a hydrometer, get one. It will allow you to monitor the level.

[BillEvans1956]

@mrfester42 70% is way too high! Taylor recommend 47%.

[mrfester42]

What needs to be said to anyone watching this video is that you should do your homework before taking the advice of someone that you don't lknow to ba an expert. Top get an informed answer you should go to a guitar manufacturer. A 70% humidty level is TOO high. Also, the guy in the video should should tell people watching not to soak those sponges too much. Saturate the sponges then let them sit for a few minutes to make sure they don't drip out any water before putting them in your case.

[Forsure3333]

I bought a humidity gauge. How can I know if it is accurate?

[quailstudios]

I like this video. It's very informative. Holes against the felt in the case may be a mistake though. That will promote mold starting in your case. Also, a sound hole guitar humidifier is helpful too. Check out my videos on guitar humidifiers.

[scottmckennamusic]

Thanks for posting this. I don't know why I was never smart enough to think of it. Works perfect here in AZ, and is a heck of a lot cheaper. Thanks!

[cbappa1]

Does it matter if it's a soft case?