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Topic: Ideal Humidity?

With winter on the horizon here in the "Great White North", I'm wondering what the consensus is on the ideal relative humidity for acoustic guitars? i currently have a combo dehumidifier / humidifier running in our basement, which is set to keep the air between 55% - 60% RH. I once read that this was ideal for acoustic guitars, but am asking if anything new has been learned that may have changed those figures.

Thoughts? Comments?

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Re: Ideal Humidity?

Less than 40 is bad.  More than 65 or so risks mold.  You've got it right.

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Re: Ideal Humidity?

From what I 've heard 55-60 is correct that's where I try to keep mine. Always a good idea to keep your instrument in that range when ever you can. Lots of good info on Youtube on humidity and your guitars.


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Re: Ideal Humidity?

45 to 55 is on the mark

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Re: Ideal Humidity?

Thanks for the feedback. I only have 2 acoustics, but they're fairly decent ones that I want to keep in top shape, and wanted to be sure about this.