Guitar humidifier?

[Deleted User]

My son has bought a new guitar and is talking about a humidifier, any personal recommendations, or any to avoid?

Carrot007

Not really needed in this country unless you have the heating on to silly levels.

John_Gray

You'd be better off buying a (decent) humidity meter, and finding out whether the current humidity falls within the range which the (acoustic?) guitar finds acceptable.

Of course, if it is only a cheap guitar, the humidity value probably wouldn't be worth worrying about.

[Deleted User]

I don't know the exact model but its one of the Martin D28's.

shiraz99

I guess he needs to work out what the relative humidity is like at home. If the RH regularly goes outside of 40%-60% then yes it may be worth while getting one.

I'd imagine you get the best advice from any decent music/guitar shop.

Grey_Critic

Just gad a look on the internet and a Martin D28 costs around $3,000  (£2,000) so perhaps a humidifier might be important.

[Deleted User]

Swap $ for £ and it would work out.

interstellaflyer

Grey_Critic said:

Just gad a look on the internet and a Martin D28 costs around $3,000  (£2,000) so perhaps a humidifier might be important.

Gear4Music list the D28 between £3K and £4K depending on model,  As for a humidifier, not really needed in this country, however at sub £10 to £30 they are inexpensive so no harm getting one for extra peace of mind.