Brown Rug Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I bought a new LP, but in the case it had what felt like salt in a package. what is this for? will it cause any harm if i were to just put this thing back in the compartment of the case for an extended period of time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHawk233 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Uh its either the de-smelly stuff, or the air freshener packet.. Keep it in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elantric Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Its Silica Gel Its best to keep it in the case as it absorbs excess humidity and prevents corrosion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHawk233 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 that was what its called, Yeah ALOT of stuff comes with it nowadays. Doesn't it come in beef jerky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Do you guys actually leave that in the case? I don't. You find the same salt packages in new jackets. Do you leave that salt package in your jacket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdclmn7 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 You can also achieve the same with rice grain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT ED Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 What the hell do you think its for ? Its to put on your chips. Gibson have been giving away free chip salt for years. Its silica gel and its designed to absorbe moisture just leave it in the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Were you in a coma for the past 20 years--just about everything comes with a silica pack in it--new shoes, beef jerky, electronics... It's is mostly to control moisture during shipping and storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT ED Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Ok forget the chip salt idea thats just stupid, what it realy is is a very powerful mind control drug very cleverly hidden in silica bags buy Gibson that once touched you will be unable to stop buying Gibson guitars. A stroke of genius buy those chaps at Gibson. google it and I think you will find Im correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Do not - I repeat - DO NOT eat that stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil325 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 i understand why you'd want to take yours out of your new jacket and whatever, but i still have mine in the case to let it do its job. theres a difference...you dont want to be on a date and the damn packet fall outof your jacket making it an awkward situation, right? the case is different. leave it in there IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBENDS Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Where you in a coma for the past 20 years- Hahahahahahaha. You so crazy! It depends on which climate you live in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantha Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Yea, does anyone know if you can eat that stuff? Because the first thing that comes to my mind when I see a little packet like that is to slam it. Oh wait.. it does say not to eat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 The stuff only works for so long - if it has absorbed a lot of moisture then it's spent. If it wasn't in a paper/cloth bag you could put it in a warm oven for awhile to release the moisture. I have a big aluminum can of the stuff meant for storing electronics and photo equipment, and it has a little window in it so you can see it change color from blue to yellow when you heat it (or vice versa, can't remember which is damp and which is dry). Same stuff in the air-line filters for spray equipment and the "do not eat" packages in consumer electronics. I seem to recall the one that came in a Fender black tolex case was a large suede bag of the stuff, but I don't remember it being in the Gibson case oddly enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sok66 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 It's full of dried silica gel and is intended to absorb excessive moisture. That's all great in a wet environment, but in winter or areas with low ambient humidity it's a detriment. Best to throw that thing away. It's only meant for short term use and can cause damage should the bag rupture and the stuff get loose inside the case or on the guitar. And, as the bag usually says, don't eat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I like to leave it in the case plus add in a humidifier then let the two of them duke it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsx Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Geez don't yall know nothing? Its a emergency french fry salting kit............. Wait a min I better not say that; someone just might believe it and with luck I would be held responsible for the death of a redneck who thought it was really salt. uh oh. is there a doctor in the house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHawk233 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 uh oh. is there a doctor in the house? Eh, at least the beef jerky ones tasted good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossroadsnyc Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 It's full of dried silica gel and is intended to absorb excessive moisture. That's all great in a wet environment' date=' but in winter or areas with low ambient humidity it's a detriment. Best to throw that thing away. It's only meant for short term use and can cause damage should the bag rupture and the stuff get loose inside the case or on the guitar. And, as the bag usually says, don't eat it. [/quote'] +1 Better off getting yourself a nice humidifier / dehumidifier and work at keeping the relative humidity in your home in the correct range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHawk233 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 This is the problem with living in Washington State, Yesterday was 60 (yes i know!) last week it snowed, last night it was 33, next week its going to be cold... But hey Our humidity is always constant... Yeah WA is not the best place for long term guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LM-LP Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 It will only last and work for a certain period of time. Rice will also work well. Never put salt near anything that is steel if you care about it. Once salt starts corrosion its very difficult to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink_Floyd Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I do believe if you eat the silica gel contained in the pouches you will be able to c**p through the eye of a needle for a VERY long time :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Do you leave that salt package in your jacket? If it's the one with metal pups... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super24 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Geez don't yall know nothing? Its a emergency french fry salting kit............. Wait a min I better not say that; someone just might believe it and with luck I would be held responsible for the death of a redneck who thought it was really salt. No silly, it's for doing Tequilla shots to celebrate the new Gibson! :-&/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdclmn7 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 They sell bigger packets for use in the home. A silica gel packet, once engorged, you can put within range of of sunlight and dry it out. They also sell dehumidifiers which are just an adaptation of an airconditioner. Too expensive to operate. Silica gel helps in leatherware because, well, you don't want leather to be unpacked in a strange green tint and /or shrunken because of moisture, then you have to use saddle soap, even olive oil will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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