Great advice and yep, the Hygrometer is a must it always lets you know what the air and humidity in the room is doing. Hanging a wet towel on the door really helps when it’s too dry..thanks to Daisy Tempest for that tip :) It is tricky to regulate sometimes and you can only do your best but with these tips it will help.
Thanks a lot for all the advise and tips. I have a Martin Acoustic guitar. I had a phase in my life that I got sick for months and couldn't take care of my guitar during that time. By the time I could check my guitar, it had some stains of white mold in the surface. I tried to use all the products made for guitar care and it seems she is ok, but the stain remained there (is one of those guitars that doesn't have a satin lacquer). It's sad to get a stain in your instruments, but at least the damage was stopped, and the guitar still sounds great. BTW, I use a dehumidifier because I'm from the Tropic, so most of the year is very humid.
Vornado Evap40 humidifier & WiFi SensorPush hygrometer in the guitar room. Holds 4 gallons, so even in dry winter only have to fill every 2 weeks (very small space). Have it sitting on a mover's dolly, so easy to push to the sink for filling (put some bacteriostat in the water). The smaller the room, the better (all manufacturers over-rate the capacity of their humidifiers).
Wanted to add, I recently had to get new work boots and while at the store the salesman was about to toss a handful of those "Stay Dry" packets from the shoe boxes and I grabbed them for my guitar cases. Thanks for that tip.
My big question is should I be concerned to take mu guitar outside in a humid environment ( Florida) just to play during a picnic. When done I keep it in a case and proper humidity. Thanks
Thank you for your videos! Always helpful and relevant. I just want to politely say that the correct word is "affect", not "effect". Cheers! ❤
Great advice and yep, the Hygrometer is a must it always lets you know what the air and humidity in the room is doing. Hanging a wet towel on the door really helps when it’s too dry..thanks to Daisy Tempest for that tip :) It is tricky to regulate sometimes and you can only do your best but with these tips it will help.
Great info Meg. You are so knowledgeable, talented, and beautiful. Sending love and hugs from Chicago 😊💖
Fact: when my guitar is hot, I can’t make it sound good. When my guitar is cold, I still can’t make it sound good?
Maby yoiu need lesons 😂❤
Thanks a lot for all the advise and tips. I have a Martin Acoustic guitar. I had a phase in my life that I got sick for months and couldn't take care of my guitar during that time. By the time I could check my guitar, it had some stains of white mold in the surface. I tried to use all the products made for guitar care and it seems she is ok, but the stain remained there (is one of those guitars that doesn't have a satin lacquer). It's sad to get a stain in your instruments, but at least the damage was stopped, and the guitar still sounds great. BTW, I use a dehumidifier because I'm from the Tropic, so most of the year is very humid.
Vornado Evap40 humidifier & WiFi SensorPush hygrometer in the guitar room. Holds 4 gallons, so even in dry winter only have to fill every 2 weeks (very small space). Have it sitting on a mover's dolly, so easy to push to the sink for filling (put some bacteriostat in the water). The smaller the room, the better (all manufacturers over-rate the capacity of their humidifiers).
Bought the D'Addario Guitar Humidifier System - Humidipak Maintain Kit for my Yamaha APX1200II. Worthy investment
Needed this, O-Towne is a very humid city during the summer. This week has been brutal too. Thanks for the tips. Cheers, Megan.
Wanted to add, I recently had to get new work boots and while at the store the salesman was about to toss a handful of those "Stay Dry" packets from the shoe boxes and I grabbed them for my guitar cases. Thanks for that tip.
My big question is should I be concerned to take mu guitar outside in a humid environment ( Florida) just to play during a picnic. When done I keep it in a case and proper humidity. Thanks
Are insulated bags okay enough to store? I don't have the money for hard cases.
Unintentional Guitar Care ASMR
Agreed >^.^
With classic guitars yes it mathers alot.