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Itsmesilly
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Itsmesilly
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08/09/2009 9:53 pm
went to sam ash today and the guitar guy explained to me that heat and humidity is heat and humidity and it will all react. No matter if it is glued laminate or wood....something will get effected. As long as humidity is monitored and the guitar is checked out and cared for I should be ok...now I know just because someone works at a guitar/music store doesnt make them an expert...so please chime in if you have any answers or suggestions.

He suggested a humidifier and gauge and make sure its in the right range...keep an eye on it.

But heat and humidity are different..no?...I think Im still a bit confused.

I want to leave a guitar in my upstairs and not have it melt in the heat. It can get above 90 when we arent home and later with the AC on be in the mid 70's ( during the summer anyway ) During fal its a more consistent temp up here.

so Im not sure what my best route is here. I really want to leave guitar up here so I am more likely to pick it up and play.

any suggestions?

I have a humidifier already ( for a guitar ) and a humidity gauge...