Humidity Control and Your String Instrument

[@wajang1000]

Humidity control doesn't just work in one direction. There are many areas or countries with high humidity - constantly above 70%. You would need to address this end as well since dropped necks and open seams are just as common an occurrence there.

[@Jdtackett0226]

wajang1000 this is why I wish they had a two way osmosis system such as the Boneva humidipaks that I have for my guitar. I just have 2 sets. When one starts to dry, I seal it in a bowl of water that rehydrates it . I just swap them out. I have not seen one marketed or designed small enough to fit in violin cases which are designed to hug the instrument.

[@Jdtackett0226]

I have read reviews stating that mold became a problem with sponge designed systems even using distilled water and sponge replacement. Have you seen this? I use nitrile gloves to make sure that doesn’t contaminate the sponge but I want to prevent it because if case were to be contaminated with mold it would have to be replaced

[@mangowater9143]

Could you use both the case humidifier and the inside the instrument humidifier at the same time?

[@Fiddlershop]

Sure, if it's really dry. It's hard to "over-humidify," (I'm sure it's possible, just not as likely) most people err on the side of not humidifying at all.

[@catsNplanets]

I have a meter in my case but it’s always at 40. I’ve never seen it change. Is that normal? Btw, I keep my violin in my house at all times in its case except for when I am playing.

[@ellainalk]

Will a dampit cause mold though?

[@Fiddlershop]

It isn't really that intense if used properly. It's important to dry the outside of the dampit before sticking it in the instrument. It shouldn't be dripping water.

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

How many people watching this have spent big bucks on instruments yet have no idea what the humidity levels in their homes/rooms is? Spend the 20 or 30 bucks on a humidity meter.

[@Fiddlershop]

Money well spent for sure! Thanks @johnjriggsarchery2457

[@epicolimeo961]

My climate is too humid what do i do help

[@Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan]

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[@Fiddlershop]

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