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08-03-2016, 07:02 PM
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Humidification needed?
I have seen mixed reports on the need to humidify an electric guitar. I have n Ibanez AM73B-TF. Do I need to keep a humidifier in its case? Thanks.
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08-03-2016, 10:04 PM
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if it is laminated probably not but couldn't hurt. do you keep it in the case or out? what is the humidity level in the case and your geographical area?
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08-03-2016, 10:30 PM
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08-04-2016, 06:04 AM
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I agree with the above poster. Get yourself a Herco case humidifier, soak it with the top open in a glass of water for 20-30 minutes, close the top, wipe the excess water off and stick it in your guitar case. You shouldn't need to soak it again for 7-10 days, and it will release just enough humidity in the case to keep your guitar happy. These things are cheap. Most music stores sell them for $4 or $5. They're low-tech but they do the job. I've been using them with my acoustics since Jimmy Carter was president and never had a problem with any guitar I used them with.
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08-04-2016, 08:39 AM
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The worst I've seen on solid bodies is fret sprout and minor changes in neck relief with low humidity.
What I've seen in semi hollow guitars is mostly laminate/plywood construction, which is pretty stable - except for one old Japanese one that split in several places from extreme dryness. I will add that keeping my guitar room climate stable does help all instruments stay in tune and the setup stay where I put it, both electric and acoustic. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
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08-04-2016, 02:51 PM
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I have never humidified any of my two Gibson electric guitars. I have a ES-345 that's been mine since 1975-76, and an early 70's ES-175 that's been mine since the mid-80's. Never had an issue with any of them... I wouldn't be concerned about humidity unless things got REALLY crazy, like down in 'teens for %rh...
OVER-humidfying seems like it could be more damaging to the electronics than helpful to the laminate wood... electronics don't really like warm, moist air for extended periods of time...
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#7
08-04-2016, 03:27 PM
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If you keep it in its case in the winter, I think you'll be fine without a humidifier. If you hang it on the wall with your acoustic guitar, you might consider a room humidifier.
My biggest problem with electric guitars has been a bit of fret sprout in the winter and finish checking with the nitro finishes, even when kept in the case in the winter.
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