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Looks like Amazon Indonesia has some: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OMG0KI...ing=UTF8&psc=1
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I guess desiccant can be used well for lower the humidity level. as for temp, is AC... no other way I guess.. |
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There is nothing dangerous about 88-104*F as long as it isn't in direct sun for prolonged periods. (I sure would not be comfortable though). The glues won't soften until well above that range. I would focus on dehumidifying, which is easy enough using desiccant packs or pellets in the case. The desiccant can be periodically dried in an oven. Short term exposure to higher humidity while playing will not hurt it either.
Many guitars don't sound their best when waterlogged - we hear the phrase "stuffed full of socks" used a lot. It might be best if you chose a guitar built in a similar tropical region. If built under humid conditions, it will remain happiest when humid. Or consider carbon fiber, which removes all concern about humidity either high or low. Just stay out of the sun with a black CF guitar - ouch! |
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Of course when I started (when the guitars were wet) a lot more frequent attention was needed, because a fair amount of water had to be absorbed. I'm finding that now I've reached a steady state, the whole thing has become much more relaxed. Soon, I may even be able to stop thinking about humidity (!!), except for a few minutes, once a week or so.
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Wish you'd told me sooner. Anyone want to swap a homemade in-case dehumidifier for a plane ticket?
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Keeping your guitar out of the sun, in the case you'll have no problems with heat. I didn't catch if you're in the States or not. If so, a portable room dehumidifier is not that expensive. $50-$100 for a decent one. With doors closed it can stabilize a room quite well.
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I tried going down that road, and I know people who have preferred it, and of course it works fine. But for me, it proved much easier, much cheaper, much quieter, and generally more convenient, to keep the guitars in their cases and dehumidify the tiny spaces inside, than to dehumidify a whole room.
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Could I just step right outside the topic of humidity for a moment, and say that I've just been listening to the music in your signature, and enjoying it very much. Lovely playing, lovely recording - full of air, light and melody. Thank you, and congratulations. I'm listening to some of the other things you have on soundcloud, and oh gosh. It's gorgeous stuff.
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Thanks!
Can't argue with costs. I've not done a breakdown of what a unit will draw. I run mine in humid summer months in my basement and turn off when I'm down there working. Does a good job. Looks like your only option is a humidipak. Though that will cost you as well to keep up with replacements. I hope you can find a good, working solution.
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Buy a carbon fiber guitar. Never any worries. There are some excellent CF guitars out there, although a bit pricey and hard to find used.
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A simple homemade in-case dehumidifying system I'm still listening to your music. It's fabulous stuff.
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