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Dr356
Posted 2015-01-10 11:43 AM (#504608)
Subject: Household Humidity Level and Ovation Guitar


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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

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Mark in Boise
Posted 2015-01-10 12:31 PM (#504609 - in reply to #504608)
Subject: Re: Household Humidity Level and Ovation Guitar


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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.
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ProfessorBB
Posted 2015-01-10 2:50 PM (#504613 - in reply to #504608)
Subject: Re: Household Humidity Level and Ovation Guitar



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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains		I shoot for a little more, typically 45% to 55%.
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FlySig
Posted 2015-01-11 12:57 PM (#504632 - in reply to #504608)
Subject: Re: Household Humidity Level and Ovation Guitar



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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.

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