Posted 2015-01-10 11:43 AM (#504608) Subject: Household Humidity Level and Ovation Guitar
Joined: October 2014 Posts: 19
The humidity in our house is about 36%. Is this enough moisture to keep a Balladeer happy if its left out of its case for extended periods? TIA for any opinions/advice
Posted 2015-01-10 12:31 PM (#504609 - in reply to #504608) Subject: Re: Household Humidity Level and Ovation Guitar
Joined: March 2005 Posts: 12755
Location: Boise, Idaho
I try to keep mine above 40%, but it drops down into the 30s without any significant change. 36% should be OK, but it wouldn't take much for you to boost it up a little and keep it there.
Posted 2015-01-11 12:57 PM (#504632 - in reply to #504608) Subject: Re: Household Humidity Level and Ovation Guitar
Joined: October 2005 Posts: 4044
Location: Utah
Stability is a lot more important than the absolute value of humidity. 36% is certainly safe for your guitar. I keep our music room at 40%, the rest of the house at 30%.
The Royal College of Music in London has a museum with many wooden instruments that are centuries old. They keep the humidity at 30%. Obviously this is a safe humidity for long term conservation of an instrument.
Household Humidity Level and Ovation Guitar