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SHRED

(28,136 posts) Sun Apr 26, 2015, 01:09 PM Apr 2015

Acoustic guitars and humidity [View all]

What's a good humidity for acoustic guitars?
I live by the coast and we rarely get under 40 percent. Most times well over 50%.
Is it okay to leave my guitar out of the case in my room for extended periods?
I'm thinking is okay based on my relatively humid weather here.
The big danger is dying and cracking but I'm not sure that would happen at my location.

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Acoustic guitars and humidity [View all] SHRED Apr 2015 OP

In my experience... Galileo126 Apr 2015 #1

When I lived in San Jose I always left my guitars out OffWithTheirHeads Apr 2015 #2

Many pros say 40-45% humidity is ideal. Dryer than that can cause cracks. Wetter ... Scuba Apr 2015 #3

However, Many High End Boutiques. . . ProfessorGAC May 2015 #4