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Lets say Ive “weaned” my instrument as much as possible, but I live in a place with fairly wide humidity swings. How do I know when to humidify or dehumidify?

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Lets say Ive “weaned” my instrument as much as possible, but I live in a place with fairly wide humidity swings. How do I know when to humidify or dehumidify?

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Wood is a lot like your own skin (Skin can acclimatize too, but it also reacts to abrupt changes in humidity). Certainly, if your skin feels dry, it’s time to humidify your guitar – or, at least, to look at it carefully. The same holds for excess moisture.