Humidity
A Guide to Acoustic Guitars and Humidity
Last update 9/9/2023 Most acoustic guitars are constructed almost entirely from wood. While that means they can be somewhat durable based on the quality of their construction and finish. Naturally, they can be damaged by factors that create an 'unhealthy' environment (unhealthy for the guitar itself, that is...). Table of contentsGuitar humidity -AcousticsWhat is humidity?What is the proper relative humidity level for an acoustic guitar?Effects of not enough humidityEffects of too much humidityGuitar humidifiersSo what's a guitar player to do?Water (sponge) based guitar humidifiers.'Automatic' fluid packsEffects of humidity on different types of guitarsElectric guitarsAcoustic guitars with laminated woodConclusion Humidity is [...]