Guitar Humidifier Super

Humidity control is paramount as a responsible wooden instrument owner. In the winter months when the gas heat kicks on the humidity in my house plunges and is at best unstable ranging from 37% to 50% in a single day. To combat this we must offer our instruments a closed system to regulate and keep the wood at an optimal humidity. Many of the strange things, buzzing, rattles, cracks, splitting and cracking are directly related to an uncontrolled environment. I liken it to a fine cigar, you have a humidor to protect your fine cigars, you also need a humidor for your fine instruments. I have found that a simple wet stone humidifier in my case provides a good closed environment for my guitars, but mine are often sitting open on guitar stands. Because of this I prefer a nice soundhole style humidifier. I have tried others and they all amount to some sort of sponge that must be maintained moist and inserted into the guitar soundhole. Because you are introducing moisture to a wooden instrument, held together by glues that will possibly soften in the presence of water, you must take extreme care when using any product like this. Take the time to remove ALL traces of water, squeeze the sponge out, turn it 180° so that the other end is is up and squeeze out again. Take extra steps to be sure that water won't drip inside your instrument and cause damage to the bracing or finish. I use mine all the time and haven't had an issue, but I take the time to be doubly sure.At any rate, compared to other competing products like the Dampit I find that it is superior in design from the user experience. The ones that have the sponge built into the soundhole plug are a pain to get in and out and could damage your finish if you aren't diligent. Dampit gives you the option to use it with or without the cover for daily maintenance, and put the cover on if it will be a few days between your playing. If you aren't going to play the instrument for a week or so the best bet is to put it back into a hard case with the Dampit cover removed. This way the whole instrument can benefit from the humidity.After trying the first one for a couple of months my mind was made up that this is the right tool for the job. I have since ordered and used two more. When I finally tire of wrestling the other two competitor's humidifiers on and off my other guitars I'll order two more Dampits for them as well.In conclusion if you take the time to be sure there are no water drops that will settle out, this humidifier is the best in its class at the moment.

I bought a Taylor 612CE 14-fret solid acoustic in 2017 at a steep discount. The solid top split 6 months later right on a grain line.I had an Oasis humidifier. I am not going to put things on the Oasis. It was a combination of things: lack of my vigilance (though I thought and intended that I was doing right), experience with owning solid premium acoustics, lack of advice from the store that was changing owners in the background, utter LACK OF SUPPORT from Taylor ( won't buy another ever), especially dry winter, lack of keeping it in the case at all times when not playing, the fact that it was built in 2015 and could have had numerous, inconsistent humidity cycles in the store, etc.I use to sell these Dampits when I worked in a music shop in the early 90s. They are simple. They don't tend to go bad or expire. No chemical crystals to worry about. They are trusted.So, originally, I had in early 2018, a luthier repair the split top. The guitar was duller, not as lively, but not so much so to an untrained ear. Personally, I went to music school on guitar and earned a Bachelor of Music. I could tell the sustain was less, the harmonics were less.This year in April, I had another luthier redo the repair with a much smaller, nimbler cleat and it sounds wonderful again! And the dampit is here to backup the sweet outcome! Dunkit & Dampit!!

The best humidifier for your guitar, and here is why:It has a cover that keeps the moisture inside the guitar where it is supposed to be. The cover is held in place by the strings. The element that retains the distiller water for humidifying holds more water and lasts longer than other units. In general, acoustic guitars should be stored at humidity levels between about 40 to 50 percent. This unit is very effective at keeping that level without having to refill it as much as other units.I have tried the Oasis and Planet Waves guitar humifiers and they really end up humidifying the lining of the guitar case rather than the guitar itself because they do not seal the moisture inside the guitar as does the Dampit. Also, the inexpensive Planet Waves "clip on the strings" type has a very cheap sponge that is not effective, durable, and doesn't hold moisture for very long. The Oasis Humigel units that hang from the strings into the sound hole of the guitar are of better quality, but have the same flawed design as other inferior units in that the moisture escapes from inside the guitar into the caseI would advise that you buy the LARGE Dampit for standard sized acoustic guitars. They have other sizes for other stringed instruments, including violins and cellos, etc. It can also be used on semi and full hollow bodied electric guitars, though the sound hole seal cannot be used on the F-hole type guitars. Still, it does an adequate job.And for those that think $14.99 is too expensive for a humidifier that does its job well, ask yourself this question .... "How much is my guitar worth?" . If you have a cheap beginner guitar, don't bother with any humidifier. But if you have a nice $500 and up acoustic instrument, the Dampit is well designed and will do a fine job of keeping your guitar from drying out and cracking, warping, and will help keep the guitar's set-up, tuning and intonation solid..