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Ramon Amira -> RE: Humidifying Guitars (Dec. 12 2009 7:49:59)
quote: i'm actually going to get the premier/protege model though I'm sure the Protege will be just fine - as long as some dancer doesn't decide to do a Farruca on it.

at_leo_87 -> RE: Humidifying Guitars (Dec. 12 2009 8:00:06)
quote: Good luck with your case at_leo_87..... it should be less scary than the diy thanks kozz. my current case is horrible. has only two latches that don't work well. the third one is a string. it's too big, smells like wooden death... as for the diy devices, they're crude but they work as long as you have a good sponge. a good sponge will not drip, even when filled to capacity. a little caveman-ish but works in a pinch! quote: I'm sure the Protege will be just fine - as long as some dancer doesn't decide to do a Farruca on it. i'll be sure to get it the way so they can do some farruc-ing on me instead. [:D] wow, i'm so pathetic. i just had to...

bugeyed -> RE: Humidifying Guitars (Dec. 13 2009 6:24:05)
Here's an idea. Available at Best Buy & elsewhere. Images are resized automatically to a maximum width of 800px

Ricardo -> RE: Humidifying Guitars (Dec. 13 2009 8:05:41)
even more low tech. Damp or wet paper towel. When it dries out, get it wet again. [8\|] Works fine, based on hygrometer readings of all my guitar cases that have hygrometers.

HemeolaMan -> RE: Humidifying Guitars (Dec. 13 2009 9:10:52)
I just have a bunch of old film canisters, you know the ones that rolls of film came in when people didnt have digital cameras lol. toss a sponge in em, poke a few holes and wet the sponges. I have about three of them. one between the strings, two in the top near the headstock. I cover the ones at the top with a rag so they dont rattle around, but i suppose velcro would do the job too. with this method, during a chicago winter with a windchill of -12F and 12% humidity, I can get my case up to 70%. I have a humicase metro and I recommend it, but don't use the little pod over the soundhole. toss it up near the headstock. honestly, why go and buy all those devices when you can get some sponges and probably go to a camera store and get the little cans free!!

Ron.M -> RE: Humidifying Guitars (Dec. 13 2009 9:30:30)
quote: Ricardo: even more low tech. Damp or wet paper towel. When it dries out, get it wet again. Works fine, based on hygrometer readings of all my guitar cases that have hygrometers. Hem: honestly, why go and buy all those devices when you can get some sponges and probably go to a camera store and get the little cans free!! Because you can put a paper towel or a sponge in a plastic container and call it the "GuitarCare Ultra Humi" and sell it for $25 a pop to guitar nerds and mugs and make a lot of money. Armrests, Footrests...we need an ArseRest too methinks... "The NumbBumAway" ...available at leading outlets. [:D] cheers, Ron

edguerin -> RE: Humidifying Guitars (Dec. 14 2009 9:32:34)
You calling me a numb bum? [:@]

Ron.M -> RE: Humidifying Guitars (Dec. 14 2009 10:31:35)
I don't know Ed.. That's your call....but I know I have times when I really get involved in learning a falseta or something for an hour or two...and suddenly the doorbell rings and I stagger to the door like a gammy-legged drunk. [:D] cheers, Ron

edguerin -> RE: Humidifying Guitars (Dec. 14 2009 13:20:10)
it takes less than two hours for me [&:]

Ron.M -> RE: Humidifying Guitars (Dec. 15 2009 10:27:41)
quote: it takes less than two hours for me Steady on there Ed! Your cryptic message will be turning on all of our lady members. [:D] cheers, Ron

edguerin -> RE: Humidifying Guitars (Dec. 16 2009 8:10:00)
Ron: are you confusing "...it takes..." with "...it lasts..."?

kozz -> RE: Humidifying Guitars (Jan. 6 2010 3:43:32)
quote: kozz, prominent critic's comment made me a bit worried. i'm still getting one, i don't really see any other good, affordable options. Hee Anthony, do you have your case already?

at_leo_87 -> RE: Humidifying Guitars (Jan. 6 2010 9:31:47)
quote: Hee Anthony, do you have your case already? yes, and it's awesome! i can't believe how good of a case it is for the money. the guitar fits nice and snug, the latches are nice and firm, the blue velvet interior is really nice looking, it's a relatively light case, easy to carry, it's a really nice looking case and i feel pretty confident that my guitar will be kept safe and humidified. i don't get how it's only $80. the humidifying system on it's own would cost $50. looking at the case, it looks like a $2000+ guitar should be in there. btw, the little humidifier pods are basically small sponges in fancy looking plastic cases. i have no idea what's in the humidifying solution, it seriously could be tap water. the case does come with a hygrometer which is cool. there's a little built slot for everything. i'm still waiting for my case cover. i already got a teeny cut in the case somehow which is bugging the crap out of me. [:@]

kozz -> RE: Humidifying Guitars (Jan. 6 2010 10:38:31)
Good job Anthony! The price amazes me also...its a very solid looking case. quote: i'm still waiting for my case cover. i already got a teeny cut in the case somehow which is bugging the crap out of me. Huh? [8\|] Its like the function of the case isn't it....keeping the scratches from the guitar, or do you want a nice yellow fluorecent raincover for the case [:D]

at_leo_87 -> RE: Humidifying Guitars (Jan. 6 2010 11:53:21)
quote: Huh? Its like the function of the case isn't it....keeping the scratches from the guitar, or do you want a nice yellow fluorecent raincover for the case haha, yeah. i bought a case to protect the guitar, and then i buy another case to protect the case. lol. the only reason i bought the case cover is so that i can carry it like a backpack around. but now that i see how nice the case it, i just want to keep it in mint condition!

mark indigo -> RE: Humidifying Guitars (Sep. 7 2013 22:42:54)
bumping an old thread.... I think perhaps I ought to at least monitor humidity, but reading old threads and reviews it seems hygrometer's are not all equal in accuracy. Can anyone recommend a reliable one pls?

tri7/5 -> RE: Humidifying Guitars (Sep. 7 2013 23:20:34)
My planet waves hygrometer is usually within 2-3% points or better on accuracy.

krichards -> RE: Humidifying Guitars (Sep. 8 2013 7:46:51)
Don't you live in the driest part of the UK? If you haven't had any problems so far, there's nothing to worry about, surely?

mark indigo -> RE: Humidifying Guitars (Sep. 9 2013 15:32:40)
quote: Don't you live in the driest part of the UK? yes... it's the drying out I'm worried about![:D] quote: If you haven't had any problems so far, there's nothing to worry about, surely? you never know, do you...?[&:] also I live in an old house with some damp problems (I have just been up on the overhanging eaves trying to bodge up a cracked gutter), and thought it was worth checking out, at least for peace of mind.

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