One day I was playing a high end custom guitar and for the first time my frets felt sharp. It wasn’t fun to play. I wondered if I had missed something now that I am playing more now than ever before. Was the honeymoon over? Why did I notice it now? All of a sudden the guitar felt different.
Guess what?
It is because of humidity. These changes can happen overnight, especially in the winter. Cold, dry weather brings low humidity and that causes cracked guitars. Winter is my busiest time of year for structural repairs, and most of these repairs are preventable with an inexpensive humidifier. I’ve been preaching this message for more than two decades: Preventive measures are the key to keeping your guitar in top condition.
Dealing with humidity.
Humidity is the amount of moisture or water vapor in the air. The more moisture in the air, the higher the humidity. Lesser amounts of moisture results in lower humidity.
Kenns Sexy Six Takeaways.
- Buy a guitar humidifier.
- Keep your guitar at between 40–50 percent humidity.
- Use a hygrometer.
- Keep your guitar in a consistent environment (one that’s comfortable for you).
- Keep it out of direct sunlight and out of the car trunk.
- These simple steps can save you hundreds of dollars in repairs.
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The music played this week is from our on Dr. G from “The Light Ahead”
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