Advice for ya! Keep it in its case when you aren't playing. And pick up a humidifier for it. I use a d'addario one, it's cheap and works great. https://www.amazon.ca/Planet-Waves-Acoustic-Guitar-Humidifier/dp/B0002D0COE/ref=asc_df_B0002D0COE/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292925630342&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6627948979711757925&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvq...
Or! You can use humipacks. They're a bit more pricy but, they last 3-6 months depending on conditions. Might be a good idea to get a set up done on it every few months too as seasons change, especially in its warranty stage. Welcome to the Martin club! I joined 5 months ago and I'm very happy with my purchase.
The lack of humidity while its super cold can really mess up a guitar. One of these $7 humidifiers can really help.
D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Humidifier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002D0COE/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_NT80MR0XSQX8HT16KQ7W?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
So i recently got a Martin Dreadnought Junior. It is my first solid wood guitar and I know that I have to keep the humidity between 45-55%. I got a humidifier that I put between the strings when i put it inside the case, but i’ve noticed that even after staying in the case for the whole night, it only gets to about 40-42% humidity. Why is this? The room my guitar is in is at a 50% humidity level, should I just leave it out of the case?
This is the humidifier i got: https://www.amazon.ca/Planet-Waves-Acoustic-Guitar-Humidifier/dp/B0002D0COE/ref=asc_df_B0002D0COE/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=293020093409&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13713459174206591621&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hv...
I would also appreciate some recommendation for humidifiers that work when the guitar is out of the bag.
i use one of these: https://www.amazon.ca/Planet-Waves-Acoustic-Guitar-Humidifier/dp/B0002D0COE/
just re-soak the sponge regularly.. which in calgary is like.. constantly.. never needed the pro version, but actually, if i was in calgary at the time i got this i would have got the pro for the better sponge
I have the Planet Waves Acoustic Humidifier. It's not as fancy as the humidipak but I used it traveling through the desert southwest and dry side of the high Sierra Nevada for my high-end guitar.
try humidifying the guitar and see if that resolves it. changing seasons can make the top shrink (usually in winter) or expand (summer).
https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-Accessories-GH-Acoustic-Humidifier/dp/B0002D0COE
This is a good basic one. It's what I use.
It should work. It is basically a sponge, so you don’t want the sponge so over-saturated that it can drip, but otherwise it is fine. Oasis make similar humidifiers for guitars that will set in the sound hole between the strings, so they don’t bounce around in your case. You also need a hygrometer so you know if you need to humidify or not. A good rule of thumb is to use the humidifier whenever the furnace is on, but a hygrometer will let you know for sure. Also, keep the case closed whether the guitar is in it or not. The case is made of wood, which absorbs moisture, so your guitar can last several days without a humidifier as long as the case is closed, just from the moisture in the case. The humidifier keeps the case from drying out, so is a better solution.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002D0COE/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Jst6FbM18NT4B
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018A21QC/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Put6FbP04D9FC
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Usually it’s best bet to always keep your guitar in it’s hard case with a humidifier regardless of city you live in ((article here explains a bit why it’s important) - the most popular one is the Daddario soundhole humidifier for $5 on Amazon.
I’ve found this was a bit annoying to remember to keep checking/making wet, so I’m exploring the option to just humidify my whole room as listed in the article to keep my guitar on its stand without issues.
You can get one like this for each guitar. It will still help in a nylon soft case for sure.
http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Waves-GH-DAddario-Humidifier/dp/B0002D0COE
http://www.amazon.com/Dampit-9128-Guitar-Humidifier-Super/dp/B000AC6DVS