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Author: | Link Van Cleave [ Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | Too humid, need a desicant for guitar case ? |
Most folks are worrying about humidifying a guitar. I have the opposite problem. Any desiccant type packs the anyone has used in the case to dry things out a bit ? Link |
Author: | Steve Davis [ Tue Mar 02, 2010 2:02 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Too humid, need a desicant for guitar case ? |
A sock full of rice...... replace every time you think about it and use it to feed the dog or dry it in the the oven I have no proof but it works in the salt cellar, its cheap and makes me feel better! |
Author: | LuthierSupplier [ Tue Mar 02, 2010 4:59 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Too humid, need a desicant for guitar case ? |
Link Van Cleave wrote: Most folks are worrying about humidifying a guitar. I have the opposite problem. Any desiccant type packs the anyone has used in the case to dry things out a bit ? Link Link, I have a whole bag of them that came with my Ameritage case. You can have them for free if you want. Just pm me your address and I'll send them to you. I have no need for them here in Colorado. Also, you can purchase them from Ameritage as an accessory. |
Author: | Hesh [ Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:18 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Too humid, need a desicant for guitar case ? |
Just don't eat the Amertiage stuff but the rice from an old dirty sock might go well with the popcorn that you make.... ![]() ![]() |
Author: | Doug Powdrell [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 5:01 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Too humid, need a desicant for guitar case ? |
Coupla ideas to deal with moisture (livin' on the northwest coast) -Soda crackers/Saltines can absorb some moisture (cheap and can be eaten) -Salt is a natural dessicant, but I would not put it in a guitar case with metal frets, electronics, tuners. -A good 'dry out' session near the wood stove (or portable hair dryer) can reduce moisture. -And as stated earlier, rice.... |
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