Ciccseven

Hello all, So, its been two years about since I last posted regarding Humidity. The guitar is still great, nice feel, action is rock solid. I keep it in the case, and have given up any additional humidification. I just keep it in the case and play it as much as possible. It is great at live PA shows, and a joy to own. I thank you all and look forward to posting my next Gibson! - J

Wow Guys!!!!! Such attention. I feel like a chick in a lonely bar.... Honestly you all have great ideas. "fourtyyearspicken" you have a point too, Yes, it happened last year, (that's why I think its humidity and not adjustment) and the temp has been in the 60-70s(F) and a lot of rain, I have not had any heat on at all. I keep the Gibson in the case all the time. I like to keep the others out cause they aren't as expensive and I feel less protective of them. I have wall hangers that hang them from the neck. I'm not sure whats better, neck hanging or stand hanging. Usually I play my guitars a lot and gig and open mic a lot, but I had some stuff happen and couldn't play as much as I like, so I kept the SJ200 in the case for about a month and that's when it happened, I opened the case one day and the action was high! so I took the humidity % and it was at 69%. Guaranteed, once the heat comes on and the air drys the bridge will subside. (I hope) I did contact my luthier and he agreed, give it some time to even-out and if it doesn't come back then he can adjust. I have some Boveda packs on order and I don't think they can hurt. Great discussion. Great Forum. Thanks - J

I'm confident it's high humidity. I simultaneously check three other guitars, putting gauges in the bodies and closing the case for a couple of days, and their humidity was also above 60%, on being 59%. Over the summer the neck was fine on the SJ200. Also I have Light strings, (12g) on it, so there isn't a lot of tension. We will see.

Thanks so much. - J

Yes, the Guitar in its Case! What? ...hehe I know. 69% too high. I am getting the hang of this humidity thing. I never thought about it until I got a "nice" guitar. Ok, I will try that Humidity pack device. I have heard about that. One thing: make up your minds...D'Adario or Planet Waves>? Thanks - j

Odd in what way? Fall I think around New York gets Wet, lots more rain. So I assume the humidity goes up. The internal humidity of the guitar is 69%. (taken with a Hum Gauge put inside the body and closed in the case) Would you think 69% would raise the 12th fret action to about 3/16ths - 1/4 inch? Thanks - J

I have a Montana Gold SJ200, Birds Eye Maple back and sides, Sepia top, I love it, but every fall the action raises, would you say its humidity? What would you do about it? Hope to hear from you. - J