Guitar Humidification

richter4208

I need to buy an in case guitar humidifier. I've got a d hole gypsy guitar. What do you guys recommend. Going on a road trip and want to get one today if possible……so let me know! thanks

cavemusic

I have a couple of Oasis humidifiers. They work fine.
http://www.oasishumidifiers.com/

Barkonator

I like the planet waves humidipak. The refills can get costly, but they work great.

Barkonator

Sorry I mean to post a link. Here it is.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/planet-waves-humidipak-humidity-control-system

richter4208

I wonder how the humidpak compares or differs from their simple "wet sponge" system

Barkonator

You don't need to worry about keeping the sponge wet. The humidipak absorbs and releases moisture to keep the humidity between 45-50% humidity. In the long run this is a more expensive option... but I am really lazy!

Al Watsky

You should not need to humidify your guitar after the heating season ends.
In case humidification is needed when the humidity is below 45% not over. The rule of thumb is: begin humidifying when the heating comes on. Stop when it goes off. In most of the world you will not need to use a humidifier in the spring and summer.

Bones

I'm cheap. I use a ziplok bag with a damp sock inside....leave the ziplok open. make sure that the damp sock doesn't touch the guitar. Also, in the closet where I store my cases/guitars I have a small plastic container with some damp cloths in it.

MattHenry

Winters are dry in DC and my humidipak wasn't enough for my guitars so I started running a humidifier for them again. Pain in the butt but I care too much about my guitars to chance it.

The humidipak also just seems too good to be true. Where is humidity coming from if not from moisture and how do you get a month of moisture locked into their barely porous bag. It might be okay for moderately dry climates but I bought like three rounds of humidipak refills this summer and was still seeing more warping and movement than if I kept them in a humidified room. YMMV.