Dampit Guitar Humidifier
I bought the Dampit humidifier for one of my first guitars. This is one of the most fundamental and easy to use humidifiers that is very compelling as well. To use the unit place your guitar in its case and stick the Dampit through the sound-hole and clip to the guitar top. You can then apply the plastic sound hole cover, although I choose not to bother with the cover, but it will help to keep humidity levels higher.
A few things you should be aware of when charging the humidifier with water. After you fill it, make sure you wring it out or shake out the extra water so you won't risk staining the within of the unfinished guitar. This is a very important step when using this guitar humidifier and this is clearly stated in the instructions that accompany the unit.
There may be more elaborate and pricey systems available, but this simple, hassle-free and low-priced unit can easily minimize your humidity related problems, and save you a lot of repair costs.
Dislikes: The humidity measurement system that comes with the unit is not very accurate and can give you false security as to what is really going on with your humidity levels. An in-case hydrometer system is the best possible humidity monitoring system, such as the Oasis OH-2.
The Humidifier by Planet Waves
This too is a very simple system whereby you fill the included plastic syringe with water and drip it into the sponge material that is in the humidifier. Be careful that you don't overfill the sponge or reservoir or it will drip. Using this humidifier, moist air will travel throughout the entire case, exposing your entire guitar to a constant level of humidity.
Dislikes: In my estimation, trying to load the sponge just a few drops at a time is rather irritating. I additionally found it rather inconvenient to stick the unit between the strings, which can throw your guitar slightly out of tune. Also with this as many other systems, there is not a reliable method (or any) for checking the humidity levels and this is some very important feedback that you need.
The Herco Guitar Humidifier
In my search for a great humidification system for my violins and mandolins years ago, I came across this great little humidifier. This unit is very compact and effective is will fit virtually anywhere in your guitar case.
All it is is a plastic container that is filled with some clay that is water absorbent. Because of the small size, it worked fantastic for my smaller instruments. If you wish to use them for your larger instruments, such as a guitar, I would suggest using 2 of them for better results.
Place the unit into a water filled cup or jar for a minimum of five minutes to charge it with water. Please Note: This unit does not come with any directions. Take it out, wipe it off, and pop it in your case! You will need to repeat this every few days. You wooden instruments will be well humidified and need little attention.
Dislikes: There is not a humidity monitoring system and you ought to purchase a good hydrometer such as the Oasis OH-2
The Complete System Oasis OH2 Hydrometer and OH-6 Humidifier
The Oasis OH-6 and OH-2 is the only guitar humidifier in this group that is a combined system that will give you the ideal combination to keep the humidity in check within your guitar case. This system will easily deliver the ideal humidity levels of between 30% and 40% throughout your guitar case, which means the humidity will be distributed to all parts of your guitar. Also you can monitor and make adjustments to the humidity levels by checking the hydrometer readings.
Armed with a clipping system this unit can be clipped in many selectable locations within your guitar case. Couple the fantastic virtues of this humidifier device with the digital hydrometer that comes with the system and you have a one-two punch that is hard to beat. I genuinely like this system wide approach to humidity control and I have not had a single problem since using them with my guitars and heartily approve this system for any guitarist.
Dislikes: This system has worked flawlessly so I have no dislikes.
I bought the Dampit humidifier for one of my first guitars. This is one of the most fundamental and easy to use humidifiers that is very compelling as well. To use the unit place your guitar in its case and stick the Dampit through the sound-hole and clip to the guitar top. You can then apply the plastic sound hole cover, although I choose not to bother with the cover, but it will help to keep humidity levels higher.
A few things you should be aware of when charging the humidifier with water. After you fill it, make sure you wring it out or shake out the extra water so you won't risk staining the within of the unfinished guitar. This is a very important step when using this guitar humidifier and this is clearly stated in the instructions that accompany the unit.
There may be more elaborate and pricey systems available, but this simple, hassle-free and low-priced unit can easily minimize your humidity related problems, and save you a lot of repair costs.
Dislikes: The humidity measurement system that comes with the unit is not very accurate and can give you false security as to what is really going on with your humidity levels. An in-case hydrometer system is the best possible humidity monitoring system, such as the Oasis OH-2.
The Humidifier by Planet Waves
This too is a very simple system whereby you fill the included plastic syringe with water and drip it into the sponge material that is in the humidifier. Be careful that you don't overfill the sponge or reservoir or it will drip. Using this humidifier, moist air will travel throughout the entire case, exposing your entire guitar to a constant level of humidity.
Dislikes: In my estimation, trying to load the sponge just a few drops at a time is rather irritating. I additionally found it rather inconvenient to stick the unit between the strings, which can throw your guitar slightly out of tune. Also with this as many other systems, there is not a reliable method (or any) for checking the humidity levels and this is some very important feedback that you need.
The Herco Guitar Humidifier
In my search for a great humidification system for my violins and mandolins years ago, I came across this great little humidifier. This unit is very compact and effective is will fit virtually anywhere in your guitar case.
All it is is a plastic container that is filled with some clay that is water absorbent. Because of the small size, it worked fantastic for my smaller instruments. If you wish to use them for your larger instruments, such as a guitar, I would suggest using 2 of them for better results.
Place the unit into a water filled cup or jar for a minimum of five minutes to charge it with water. Please Note: This unit does not come with any directions. Take it out, wipe it off, and pop it in your case! You will need to repeat this every few days. You wooden instruments will be well humidified and need little attention.
Dislikes: There is not a humidity monitoring system and you ought to purchase a good hydrometer such as the Oasis OH-2
The Complete System Oasis OH2 Hydrometer and OH-6 Humidifier
The Oasis OH-6 and OH-2 is the only guitar humidifier in this group that is a combined system that will give you the ideal combination to keep the humidity in check within your guitar case. This system will easily deliver the ideal humidity levels of between 30% and 40% throughout your guitar case, which means the humidity will be distributed to all parts of your guitar. Also you can monitor and make adjustments to the humidity levels by checking the hydrometer readings.
Armed with a clipping system this unit can be clipped in many selectable locations within your guitar case. Couple the fantastic virtues of this humidifier device with the digital hydrometer that comes with the system and you have a one-two punch that is hard to beat. I genuinely like this system wide approach to humidity control and I have not had a single problem since using them with my guitars and heartily approve this system for any guitarist.
Dislikes: This system has worked flawlessly so I have no dislikes.
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