Dampit Guitar Humidity System
The Dampit Guitar Humidifier
The Dampit Humidifier is the very first guitar humidifier that I purchased for my guitars. Not only is this an compelling little device it is pretty care-free too.
Even though the product comes with a plastic soundhole cover to obviously make it more efficient, I chose not to use the cover. Just place the dampit through the soundhole and you can simply humidify the entire instrument.
After filling the unit with water, be sure to shake out the excess water to prevent the water from staining the unfinished surfaces on the guitar interior.
The directions for doing this are clearly stated in the accompanying instructions. Although there are many more pricey and elaborate guitar humidifier systems on the market, if you are looking for a simple, no hassle, and inexpensive way to minimize humidity related guitar repairs, pick up a few of these notable little humidifiers.
Dislikes: The humidity measurement is very much to be desired with this unit. It is unreliable and can give you a false sense of security. The Oasis OH-2 hydrometer is an excellent way to go as it consistently and accurately monitors the humidity levels within your guitar case.
The Guitar Humidifier by Planet Waves
It is simple to fill this humidifier as well. Just drip water from the included plastic syringe into the sponge material within the humidifier. To prevent leaking or dripping into your guitar you have to exercise caution not to overfill the reservoir of the unit. Humidity will be distributed to all parts of your guitar utilizing this humidifier.
Dislikes: Loading the sponge just a few drops at a time is rather irritating. You may additionally find that by cramming this humidifier through the strings into the sound hole that the guitar goes slightly out of tune Also, there is not a method for accurately checking the humidification levels in the case.
Herco Guitar Humidifier
This humidifier was recommended to me by a violin luthier friend of my that he used with all his hand created violins. This is a compact humidifier and you can locate it nearly anywhere in your case - and that is where you ought to keep it.
It is water absorbent clay is a plastic container. Because of the small size, it worked great for my smaller instruments and if you wish to use them in a pinch for acoustic or classical guitar, I would urge two of them in each case.
This comes without instructions so it might be useful to know that the correct way to use this is to drop it in a cup of water for at least five minutes. Take it out, wipe it off, and pop it in your case! Just repeat this procedure every couple of days. It will never leak and it will keep your instrument humidified.
Dislikes: Since this device does not give you any feedback on the humidity levels, you ought to supplement it with a good hydrometer such as the Oasis OH-2.
The Dampit Humidifier is the very first guitar humidifier that I purchased for my guitars. Not only is this an compelling little device it is pretty care-free too.
Even though the product comes with a plastic soundhole cover to obviously make it more efficient, I chose not to use the cover. Just place the dampit through the soundhole and you can simply humidify the entire instrument.
After filling the unit with water, be sure to shake out the excess water to prevent the water from staining the unfinished surfaces on the guitar interior.
The directions for doing this are clearly stated in the accompanying instructions. Although there are many more pricey and elaborate guitar humidifier systems on the market, if you are looking for a simple, no hassle, and inexpensive way to minimize humidity related guitar repairs, pick up a few of these notable little humidifiers.
Dislikes: The humidity measurement is very much to be desired with this unit. It is unreliable and can give you a false sense of security. The Oasis OH-2 hydrometer is an excellent way to go as it consistently and accurately monitors the humidity levels within your guitar case.
The Guitar Humidifier by Planet Waves
It is simple to fill this humidifier as well. Just drip water from the included plastic syringe into the sponge material within the humidifier. To prevent leaking or dripping into your guitar you have to exercise caution not to overfill the reservoir of the unit. Humidity will be distributed to all parts of your guitar utilizing this humidifier.
Dislikes: Loading the sponge just a few drops at a time is rather irritating. You may additionally find that by cramming this humidifier through the strings into the sound hole that the guitar goes slightly out of tune Also, there is not a method for accurately checking the humidification levels in the case.
Herco Guitar Humidifier
This humidifier was recommended to me by a violin luthier friend of my that he used with all his hand created violins. This is a compact humidifier and you can locate it nearly anywhere in your case - and that is where you ought to keep it.
It is water absorbent clay is a plastic container. Because of the small size, it worked great for my smaller instruments and if you wish to use them in a pinch for acoustic or classical guitar, I would urge two of them in each case.
This comes without instructions so it might be useful to know that the correct way to use this is to drop it in a cup of water for at least five minutes. Take it out, wipe it off, and pop it in your case! Just repeat this procedure every couple of days. It will never leak and it will keep your instrument humidified.
Dislikes: Since this device does not give you any feedback on the humidity levels, you ought to supplement it with a good hydrometer such as the Oasis OH-2.
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Oasis OH-6 Humidifier and OH-2 Hydrometer
The Complete System Oasis OH2 Hydrometer and OH-6 Humidifier
This is the best guitar humidifier system you can buy to protect your fragile wooden instruments in the long term.
The Oasis OH-6 is an in-case system which I feel is far and above the rest in this group. This combination of guitar humidifier and hydrometer will easily deliver a consistent level of humidity to your guitar case to keep your instruments between the ideal 30% and 40% relative humidity.
This can also be monitored with the OH-2 hydrometer so adjustments can be made when necessary.
The versatility of the system is with the enclosed clip which allows secure placement in various locations of the case. When you combine that with the excellence of the OH-2 Hydrometer and you have a combination that is tough to beat.
I have not had a single humidity related problem since using this them and it has become my guitar humidity control device of option.
Dislikes: I have no dislikes.
This is the best guitar humidifier system you can buy to protect your fragile wooden instruments in the long term.
The Oasis OH-6 is an in-case system which I feel is far and above the rest in this group. This combination of guitar humidifier and hydrometer will easily deliver a consistent level of humidity to your guitar case to keep your instruments between the ideal 30% and 40% relative humidity.
This can also be monitored with the OH-2 hydrometer so adjustments can be made when necessary.
The versatility of the system is with the enclosed clip which allows secure placement in various locations of the case. When you combine that with the excellence of the OH-2 Hydrometer and you have a combination that is tough to beat.
I have not had a single humidity related problem since using this them and it has become my guitar humidity control device of option.
Dislikes: I have no dislikes.
