Planet Waves Acoustic Guitar Humidifier

by Planet Waves

Product Features

• Protects your guitar without damaging the finish
• Suspended by the strings, never touches the guitar body
• No clips or fasteners which can scratch the guitar finish
• Exclusive non-drip design releases moisture evenly and slowly

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.5 x 1.7 inches ; 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002D0COE
• Item model number: GH
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #291 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #3 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Guitar & Bass Accessories > Cleaning & Care
  • #87 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Stringed Instrument Accessories

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The number one cause of major guitar repairs is lack of humidification. Humidifying your guitar is an essential step in maintaining your instrument. The best selling Planet Waves Acoustic Guitar Humidifier makes it easy to properly and safely humidify your guitar. The Humidifier hangs safely in the sound hole suspend by the instruments strings so it never touches the body of the instrument. Simply moisten the sponge, install and that's it. The humidifier releases the moisture slowly and evenly keeping your guitar perfectly humidified. When the sponge becomes completely dry, moisten it again and insert back into the soundhole.

Planet Waves, part of the D'Addario family of brands, is known for innovative, problem-solving, quality musical accessories. Planet Waves offers a complete line of award-winning accessories including cables, picks, tuners, capos, straps, humidifiers, maintenance tools and more.

Product Description

The planet waves acoustic guitar humidifier protects your guitars from damage even in the driest conditions. The moisture reservoir is suspended inside the body, the system releases moisture evenly and slowly inside your guitar without actually touching the instrument. A high absorption sponge maintains proper humidity levels and is quick and easy to refill.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of humidifiers, December 27, 2008

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Brother John (The O.C.) - See all my reviews

It seems that some folks were concerned over the color change or consistency of the foam. But they need to know that they must use only distilled water and not tap or any kind of mineral water - as they will clog the pores of the foam.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Basic Humidifier for Round Hole Acoustic Guitars, January 25, 2011

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JMAC "JMAC" (Denton, TX United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Planet Waves Acoustic Guitar Humidifier (Misc.)

This is a simple humidifier for guitars with a round sound hole. It would not work for an f-hole archtop or other types of instruments such as mandolin or ukulele. Inside the sturdy plastic case is what appears to be an ordinary kitchen sponge. If you use distilled water (as recommended) it should last quite a while. The top comes off with a gentle press on the sides. The dry sponge can be a little difficult to remove with fingers but tweezers or needle nose pliers work perfectly. Don't push it all the way in after moistening and you won't have a problem. I drip a little distilled water on the sponge, squeeze out any excess, and the assembled case pops in easily between the D and G strings, suspended in the middle of the sound hole. They can't be seen in the photo but there are small ridges on each side that hold the top in place against the strings. I've never had one of these move from where I left it.

If the sponge isn't dripping wet you should never have a problem with drops of water in the guitar or case. When the humidity is very low (30% or less) the sponge dries out in 2 to 3 days even if the case isn't opened. As with most humidifiers of this type you will have to check every few days.

If you have ever had a crack appear in the top of favorite guitar (or don't want to see one) use a guitar humidifier! Especially during the winter - heating a house tends to drop the indoor humidity below safe levels (between 45% and 60% is ideal for most guitars). Air conditioning can do the same. For especially valuable guitars it would be worth buying a hygrometer to keep in the case but for most guitars having one in the room where you keep you guitar(s) is okay. For many reasons it's always best to keep your guitar in a case or gig bag when not in use. A humidifier is inexpensive extra precaution at those times of year when temperature or humidity changes quickly.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Easy to Use, Non-Messy, September 29, 2004

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Rachelle Ayala (USA) - See all my reviews

This compact humidifier is easily filled with an included plastic syringe. If you don't over-fill, it will not drip, and you can simply place it in your case instead of the usual sponge.