When I bought my acoustic guitar I was told to put a guitar humidifier in the case to protect the guitar's wood from drying out and cracking, which I have done. I have just bought an American Strat and I'm wondering if I should have a humidifier in the case for the electric as well. Thanks for your comments.
not that i've ever heard of. i don't know if it's because an electric is solid wood or because the paint protects it. but an acoustic is made from thin pieces of wood that dry out.
I agree with pearlthekat, I've never heard of needing to put a humidifier in with an electric, I think it's cos an electric is "solid" i.e. no air spaces, thicker wood etc. (But don't quote me on it! :))
Pete
thats a new one on me also, with an electric, i would'nt worry about it
even god loves rock-n-roll
hmmmm... I have heard that as the wood of an acoustic guitar ages and dries a bit it sounds better...I suppose that's not true of all acoustic guitars...just the ones that are made from wood and not laminate?
I may grow old, but I'll never grow up.
They sound better as the wood ages as long as it is being played.
Drying of the wood is another matter, it is very bad for a guitar.
Cheers,
Max
For an acoustic to much humidity can be just as bad as to little. To little and the wood can crack; to much and the wood can swell, warp and come unglued. I think the last time we had this discussion, there was a consensus that 50% humidity was optimum. Whether or not you need a humidifier depends on the climate your acoustic guitar is kept in. As was said, electrics don't need a humidifier.
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Thanks everyone. I knew you would know.
