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About Guitar Humidifiers

Guitar Humidifiers are essential to properly maintain your acoustic guitar. Humidifiers help to stave off the adverse effects of temperature and humidity changes that can seriously effect the properties of various guitar woods. An overly dry guitar can cause swelling in the wood which can cause various problems, such as bad string action, buzzing/protruding frets, cracking and more. Using a humidification system is an easy way to give you peace of mind over your guitars condition.

There are various styles of guitar humidifier, from disposable packets to humidifer tubes. Each is effective in different ways for managing the humidity of your room or guitar case. Each acoustic guitar manufacturer will have advice on the optimal humidity for your instrument. Using a digital hygrometer will ensure that you are operating at the correct level of humidity at all times.

Why Do I Need a Guitar Humidifier?

  • Essential to proper guitar maintenance
  • Prevent damage and other adverse effects
  • Keeps your instrument in optimal condition for far longer

Frequently Asked Questions about Guitar Humidifiers

Question: Do guitar humidifiers really work?
Yes. Guitar Humidifiers are essential to properly maintain your acoustic guitar. Humidifiers help to stave off the adverse effects of temperature and humidity changes that can seriously effect the properties of various guitar woods.
Question: Do I really need a guitar humidifier?
Yes. If you own an acoustic guitar and you're at all invested in maintaining it's health and condition, then you should strongly consider getting a humidifier. A humidifier can greatly increase the life of your guitar, and prevent the adverse effects of temperature and humidity fluctuations.
Question: How often should you humidify your guitar?
Controlling the humidity of your guitar is good practice for whenever your guitar is stored away. Maintaining a consistent humidity (your guitars manufacturer will usually have a recommended humidity), should be an ongoing process to keep your guitar in perfect condition.
Question: What happens if I dont humidify my guitar?
Neglecting to humidify your guitar can cause various unwanted effects. If the guitar is subject to changing conditions over a period of time, then it can cause the wood to swell, leading to a whole host of performance issues. Effectively controlling the humidity is an easy way to prevent this.
Question: What type of humidifier is best for guitars?
There are various types of humidifiers which have different benefits. Disposable, packet style humidifiers are great as they require little set up, and last for two to six months.