Humidity and its effect on guitars is an often misunderstood, slightly scary topic that tends to overlooked. With just a little bit of explanation however, we can help demystify the subject, relieve any anxiety you may have about it, and get you back to the business of playing guitar.
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In this continuing series, Bob Taylor leads you through "Humidity 101", helping you get a handle on how one's environment can affect a guitar and what you can do about it. If you are unable to view videos online, please refer to the Taylor Tech-Sheets Symptoms of a Dry Guitar and Symptoms of a Wet Guitar for more information.
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In this video, Bob explains what happens when extremely dry conditions wreak havoc on a guitar's
geometry, even causing it to crack. (Avoiding this situation is as simple as keeping your guitar
properly humidified, which will be covered in future videos. For now, please click on the Tech-Sheet,
Symptoms of a Dry Guitar and
Using a Guitar Humidifier for more information.)
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Despite losing its shape and developing cracks on both the top and the back, most dry guitars will come back to life with a simple infusion of humidity. Bob demonstrates the best way to bring this guitar back to life, using guitar humidifiers.
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Owning an acoustic guitar shouldn't be a high maintenance endeavor, especially when armed with a little knowledge about humidity. In this video, watch what happens when Bob speeds up the effects of low humidity on a brand new Taylor using a special humidity chamber.
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