humidity

[deluxe strat 2012]

Im going on vacation and its heating season where I live, I do run a humidifier when im home, I will not be able to run it on vacation. would it be best to put my Taylor in its soft case or leavr it out ? thanks

[Strumming Fool]

Your best bet would be in the case with a humidifier. I recommend Oasis as a good in-the-case humidifier. Damp-its aren't bad either...

[lmacmil]

Im going on vacation and its heating season where I live, I do run a humidifier when im home, I will not be able to run it on vacation. would it be best to put my Taylor in its soft case or leavr it out ? thanks

I am in the exact same boat although I was able to take my Taylor with me.  I had to leave 3 guitars (1 with all solid woods) at home. I put a couple of damp kitchen sponges in baggies with holes in them in each case.  We'll see how well that works.

[deluxe strat 2012]

i dont have a humidifier to put in my case and dont have time or a place near me to buy one

[roadbiker]

When not being played, my guitars live in their cases. Like vampires and coffins...

Jim

[Herb Hunter]

The hard guitar case is preferable for resisting humidity changes. Whether using a hard or soft case, while away for an extended trip, I'd wrap the case in plastic - say, a pair of large garbage bags, taped for a hermetic seal.

[sealcove]

i dont have a humidifier to put in my case and dont have time or a place near me to buy one

If you have not headed out the door yet, you can make a case humidifier pretty quickly.  If nothing else, an old plastic soap box or other small plastic container can be drilled out a bunch of times and used for this purpose.  Just add a damp, but well wrung out sponge and leave it under the head stock (obviously you want the exterior of the plastic container to be completely dry) .  If you are careful and can leave the guitar case flat, a small one can fit by the heat stock and another at the heel.  Up at the head stock even a partially open sandwich bag with the same sponge in it will work pretty well in a pinch.

Edit: I just realized that you said soft case.  The solution I describe will depend on if you have any open space to work with in the case like a typical hard case would.  If something will fit, but is loose in the case, it isn't a bad idea to leave a sticky note on the case reminding you so you don't pick it up with that stuff rattling around in there.

[Louis]

That's what I did yesterday, went  to the dollar store and bought  3 soap containers for a buck each, drilled holes and cut sponges to   fit. I put 2 in the headstock section in my GS mini soft case. I had  wet rages in a bag but they left a smell, so I went this route.

[cigarfan]

That's what I did yesterday, went  to the dollar store and bought  3 soap containers for a buck each, drilled holes and cut sponges to   fit. I put 2 in the headstock section in my GS mini soft case. I had  wet rages in a bag but they left a smell, so I went this route.

The sponges will get stinky too! If you use distilled water they don't get stinky quite as quick. Whatever you do don't leave a stinky sponge or rag in there or your guitar will smell like Grandma's basement.

[sealcove]

I think the stinky sponge issue might depend on your water and how wet your sponges stay between top offs.  I have never had the issue with my well water, but I use smaller sponges and let them almost dry out before re-wetting.

[jjrpilot-admin]

If your sponge does start to smell...you can always wash it using dish soap...then make sure thoroughly get all the soap.  Next put it on a plate and throw it in the microwave for a minute or two tops.  It's a great way to sterilize your dedicated guitar sponge. 

[CodeBlueEMT]

 Planet Waves Humidpacks are another option.