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Old 03-21-2015, 09:01 PM
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Default Humidification in the Case

Just bought my first solid wood archtop, a Loar LH-700 and even though we're seeing winter in our rear view mirror I am wondering about keeping the guitar humidified in it's case when winter returns. Flat tops are easy, F hole guitars, not so much. Is there a hose type of product that slips into the F hole?
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Old 03-22-2015, 09:16 AM
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How about a piece of sponge in an unsealed plastic bag, in the accessory pocket of the case? No need for special gadgets or for it to be inside the instrument.
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Old 03-22-2015, 09:28 AM
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I second the "sponge in a baggie" solution -- you could also use a "hose type thing" called a Dampit (www.dampits.com).
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Old 03-22-2015, 03:16 PM
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Yeah, I've used the sponge method with my flat tops but it seems like you're humidifying the case as much as the guitar. I'd prefer the dampit. I'm probably overthinking this
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