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Tim in Yucaipa |
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Joined: August 2003 Posts: 2246 Location: Yucaipa, California | This topic appeared while I was gloating about my new 2001 Collector's Redwood :D .... Humidification. I have asked Al about it and he is looking into it, but I always figure that I should gather as much info as I can and then make my decision. I do heat my home with the wood stove, so the humidity in the house is usually quite low. Is there a humidifier made specifically for the mulit-hole guitars? I've seen in-case humidifiers that just attach to the inside of the case, but nothing for the inside of multi-holes. Which is better? In-case or in-guitar?? Advice? tim | ||
Paul Templeman |
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Joined: February 2002 Posts: 5750 Location: Scotland | Tim, The type of humidifer is not important, both in-case & in-guitar will do the job. What is important is that you know the humidity level of the instrument & the environment it's stored in. Too much humidity is just as bad as not enough. Make sure you get a hygrometer and monitor the levels. Ideal level is around 45%. Planet Waves make a good electronic hygrometer for less than $50. You could make an in-guitar humidifier for a multi-hole guitar by getting a set of Ovation Airlocks. Get a "Dampit" type humidifier, drill a hole through one of the larger airlock bungs & suspend the Dampit in the guitar using the bung. http://www.gregboyd.com/ShoppingCart/ViewItem.asp?ProductCode=Dampit%20Gtr-%202Pk& Quantity=1 | ||
iconocoustica |
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Joined: July 2003 Posts: 181 Location: North Carolina | As far as I know, a case humidifier may be the only option for a multi-holer. It also has the advantage of humidifying the fretboard as well. Franklin | ||
Tim in Yucaipa |
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Joined: August 2003 Posts: 2246 Location: Yucaipa, California | I guess I just had another Senior moment....sorry! I forgot to do a "search" before I posted this... I just searched and found more comments about humidifiers in old posts than I can read! Thanks anyway! Did I mention that I just got my 2001 Collector's Redwood??? :D tim | ||
Tim in Yucaipa |
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Joined: August 2003 Posts: 2246 Location: Yucaipa, California | Ovation Airlocks? whazzatt? tim | ||
Paul Templeman |
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Joined: February 2002 Posts: 5750 Location: Scotland | They're rubber-bungs, soundhole covers for the multi-hole models, used for feedback control | ||
Tim in Yucaipa |
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Joined: August 2003 Posts: 2246 Location: Yucaipa, California | Thanks Paul.... rubber bungs... uh, nevermind... I will investigate the Hygrometer as well as in-case humidifiers... as for now, all my babies are sleeping sweetly/safely in their beds. tim | ||
cliff |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 14842 Location: NJ | In one of my old houses I also used to use a wood stove for heat. I found that you can substantially supplement your humidifying system (for free) by investing in one of those BIG, honking, cast-iron kettles, fill it up with water and set it on top of the stove. | ||
Tim in Yucaipa |
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Joined: August 2003 Posts: 2246 Location: Yucaipa, California | Good Idea Cliff! thanks! tim | ||
Norseman1 |
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Joined: May 2002 Posts: 1026 Location: Back in the Valley of the Sun Mesa Az. | I like keeping all my guitars out and available to use, so I designated a music room to keep them in, and bought a room humidifier. I have it set between 50-60%, and willdo so all winter. $24.99 for a humidifier was money well spent. Norse(and I keep one of those catheter looking soundhole humidifiers available if I travel with a guitar.)man1 | ||
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