ajay Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I've never used the snake humidifier that came with my guitar. A: Does the soundhole cap mar the finish on the top? B: Does the humidifier come into contact with the wood when installed? and C: Just how are you supposed to fill this thing and properly use it? I do have a soap dish with sponges up by the headstock, but as cold and dry as it is I want some extra protection. THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guth Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 From what I remember about the Gibson humidifier, it is very similar to the Dampit product. You can find information on the use of such products out on Taylor's website: Guitar Humidification Video. All the best, Guth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Hey, AJ.. There are several postrings here on your question. One, I believe as recent as a month or two ago. If you're interested in a broader discussion on humidifying, as opposed to just getting directions on working with Jake the Snake - look 'em up! G'Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Ajay, I use mine. I prefer them. I have never had a problem. Let it fill itself slowly in a wash basin and then sit it on a towel to drain to the point it is holding the water and staying dry on the outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geelinus Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Use distilled - not tap - water. Otherwise, you may find mold growing in your guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suburude63 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 You should also squeeze the excess water out of it before you put it in the guitar. You can also tie a peice of string to it and actually let it sit inside the guitar with the string out side to fish it out with. If your humidity is like our house in winter (20%) check that sucker every 4 days. They dry out quick. suburude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Use distilled - not tap - water. Otherwise' date=' you may find mold growing in your guitar[/quote'] Geelinus, Good point, but I have never had that problem with a snake, only the plastic 'tween string types. Still, you're right, never hurts to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajay Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 Thank you all. ajay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bltprf502 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I never reveived a humidifier with my AJ... Was I supposed to? Where can I get the Gibson issed piece? Thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I never reveived a humidifier with my AJ... Was I supposed to? Where can I get the Gibson issed piece? Thx! How old is your AJ? Did you get the little brochure that was supposed to be included with the guitar? For the last few years, it's said that they no longer include humidifiers, because humidification requirements vary so much by geographic location, and that you should find out what you need (and get it) from your local dealer. Including a Gibson-branded humidifier was a relatively short-lived phenomenon. -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Player Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I live in MN and like much of the midwest, Canada and other areas, cold weather and furnaces running keep the Relative Humidity in my house in the very low 20% range during much of the year. Only in the summer can I leave my guitars out when my house ranges in the 45%-50% range. I have made several case humidifiers very cheaply (I am a very cheap kind of guy... ) by buying some Glad plastic containers and a package of sponges. I cut the sponges and typically keep two pieces in each container. I punch holes in the lid of the Glad container, wet and squeeze out the sponge and put 2 in each case. One by the neck heel and one under the headstock. I also keep a dampit or another humidifier in the soundhole of each of the guitars I have. When I check my cases periodically, the RH is right around 45% which is fine for them. Once each week I re-wet the sponges in the Glad containers and about every other day I re-wet the dampit snake humidifiers. Here is a couple shots of my homemade humidifiers and where I put them. (They never come into contact with the wood in my Gibson case by the way.) I have to be a little more creative with my Taylor cases as they are much more snug. I will use a baggie with holes cut in it instead of the Glad containers and keep sponges in there in the same locations. I also use regular tap water and have never had any mold problems in several years of doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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