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ProfessorGAC

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6. Haven't Used Them

Reply to Quiet Em (Original post)

Tue Jul 15, 2025, 01:19 PM

Jul 15

But, my understanding is that they are more valuable for long term storage. Months not days.
Now, I wouldn't take my Martin, Carvin, or Guild on a camping trip anyway, but if I took my Yamaha, Takamine, or Giannini, I wouldn't bother with them at all.
Not that it would hurt anything to take them, but hardwoods, with most surfaces lacquered or varnished simply won't absorb or desorb that much moisture in a few or several days.
BTW: I don't use them because none of my guitars sit in cases. They are hanging in the rec room where I maintain good humidity & temperature year round.

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Has anyone tried the humidipaks for their acoustic guitars? [View all] Quiet Em Jul 14 OP

I use them for all Traildogbob Jul 14 #1

Thank you! Quiet Em Jul 14 #3

Small price to pay for Traildogbob Jul 14 #5

Yes. Eko Jul 14 #2

Thank you! Quiet Em Jul 14 #4

Haven't Used Them ProfessorGAC Jul 15 #6

Thank you. Quiet Em Jul 15 #7

Like My Yamaha! ProfessorGAC Jul 15 #8