SDenizen - Posted - 02/11/2011:  13:26:28

I am interested in getting a humidifier, if you use one can you suggest a model you like? It's benefits and drawbacks and if one is necessary.
Thanks for any help, I am unfamiliar with these things.

Woodman - Posted - 02/11/2011:  16:02:40

Check out this thread from a few days ago. It's about the subject but has cycled off the bottom of the list.

mandohangout.com/topic/19638/#250501

TSSN posted links to a lot of good info on the subject.

SDenizen - Posted - 02/11/2011:  17:42:18

thanks Woodman! Wish I had seen that, I didn't mean to make a redundant post.

Weber F - Posted - 02/12/2011:  04:42:18

I use the Planet Waves humidifiers in most of my instrument cases in the winter months as wood heat takes it's toll on humidity levels. I have an old Harmony tenor guitar that I haven't purchased one for yet, so tried a solution that a member posted, I believe it was on the Reso Hangout site. Take an ordinary apple, split it in half, wrap it in aluminum foil and then pierce a bunch of holes in it. Walla.................... poor mans humidifier. I have been using two halves. Also gives your case a nice apple scent, eventually they will dry out but last for a couple of weeks or so.

Jimhand - Posted - 02/12/2011:  06:28:22

I use a plastic square soap box, found at about an Dollar type store and drilled holes in it, then buy a sponge that is the same size or double the size to make two, soak the sponge in water and then place in case hole side up, works great. Mine stay wet in the case 2-3 weeks.

PaulR - Posted - 02/12/2011:  12:46:29

I use a Dampit that I bought ages ago, back in the seventies, most likely. Soak it and wipe off the excess. It was the first one on the mass market, I think. You just have to regularly check that it hasn't dried out.

TSSN - Posted - 02/13/2011:  16:16:32

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Originally posted by PaulR

I use a Dampit that I bought ages ago, back in the seventies, most likely. Soak it and wipe off the excess. It was the first one on the mass market, I think. You just have to regularly check that it hasn't dried out.

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SDenizen - Posted - 02/13/2011:  18:10:51

Dampit sounds like a great thing and reasonably priced too! Could not find a mandolin one on Amazon but I suppose the viola sized one would be good.
Weber, the apple approach sounds interesting but I might treat it like a packed lunch and just eat the thing!

Thanks everyone! I guess the humidifiers are more abundant than I thought. I will probably get one, or use the sponge method.