D'AddarioGuitar Humidifier - Acoustic Guitar Soundhole Humidifier with Sponge - Non Drip - Suspends from Strings

Its a simple solution to a simple problem, keeping your guitar humidified. Its not a good solution if you go long periods of time without playing your guitar. Obviously, keep your guitar in a closed case while not in use. You will need to refresh it every few days during winter in Maine. But it works well for my purposes.I play my guitar nearly every day, the guitar is stored in its case while not in use. The guitar lives in New England. Your results may vary.

As an acoustic guitar enthusiast who understands the importance of maintaining optimal humidity levels for instrument longevity and tone preservation, I recently had the pleasure of using the D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Humidifier Pro. This innovative accessory offers a level of control over humidity that sets it apart from traditional guitar humidifiers, making it a standout choice for musicians who are serious about safeguarding their instruments.Customizable Humidity Control:The D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Humidifier Pro is a game-changer for guitarists looking to tailor their instrument's environment to specific humidity needs. The ability to adjust humidity levels by soaking the included sponge to varying degrees sets this humidifier apart. Whether you're dealing with dry winter air or high humidity conditions, the Humidifier Pro allows you to fine-tune the moisture release to ensure your guitar's wood remains at its ideal moisture level.Innovative Sponge System:The heart of the Humidifier Pro is its unique sponge system. By soaking the sponge to different levels, you have the power to control the humidity output. This versatility ensures that your guitar never faces extremes in moisture, helping to prevent cracking, warping, and other moisture-related issues that can compromise your instrument's structural integrity and tone.Thoughtful Design and Easy Maintenance:The Humidifier Pro features a sleek design that fits snugly between your guitar strings, ensuring even distribution of moisture throughout the instrument's body. Its compact size doesn't interfere with your playing or the guitar's aesthetics. Additionally, the humidifier's clear window allows you to easily monitor the sponge's moisture level, ensuring that your guitar remains in the optimal humidity range.Protection for Your Investment:Investing in a quality acoustic guitar demands a commitment to proper care and maintenance. The D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Humidifier Pro offers peace of mind, knowing that your instrument is shielded from the potentially harmful effects of humidity fluctuations. By keeping your guitar's wood at the appropriate moisture level, you're not only preserving its visual appeal but also safeguarding its resonance, projection, and overall playability.Conclusion:The D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Humidifier Pro is a standout choice for any acoustic guitarist who values precise control over their instrument's humidity. With its innovative sponge system, customizable humidity control, and user-friendly design, this humidifier offers a level of protection and preservation that every guitarist should consider. Whether you're a professional musician, a dedicated hobbyist, or a collector, the Humidifier Pro is an investment that ensures your acoustic guitar will continue to produce beautiful music for years to come. Your guitar deserves the care and attention this exceptional humidifier provides, enhancing not only its appearance but also its sonic potential.

I thought I would throw my two-cents in about the new design and effectiveness of this soundhole humidifier.After making a few homemade case humidifiers out of things like a travel butter container with many holes drilled into it and a sponge, I started thinking about how some of the cases separate the body cavity from the neck & headstock cavity inside the guitar case and not allowing the humidity to flow freely to all areas, especially the body where it is needed the most.Even though I was getting acceptable humidification in the case I was concerned about the body being dryer in comparison so I went ahead and splurged the 8 bucks on these. (I actually bought three of them.)I crank the gas heat up in the house in the winter and A/C in the summer, keep my guitars inside their cases and inside a closet. The humidity drops quite low, but the sponges remain moist for several days before I can no longer fight the urge to re-wet them. lol.Two great tips in one:Use a regular, more dense sponge, thicker like the ones at the dollar store. Cut them to size and stuff them in!Throw away the sponge when it starts to get yucky and don't worry about distilled water, unless you want to. I can't argue using very pure water compared to the possibly toxic crap that comes out our faucets, but for one dollar you can get a boat load of them after you cut them to size, and toss them away without any regard when needing replaced.Don't worry about the "thing" hanging in-between your strings. It will not damage anything unless you get the sponge too saturated and it leaks. I will either squeeze the excess water out, or shake the container with the sponge inside until I am satisfied that it won't drip.The humidifier will not cause any stress or damage to your strings by spreading them when you wedge this inside your soundhole.If you ARE rough, careless, thoughtless, or stupid, you could possibly knock this loose and have it rub or fall out, but I would be more worried about the guitar and what it would take for this to happen. This would be more extreme to the guitar than the humidifier or any harm it could cause.The top snaps on by squeezing the sides to release little tabs that stick through the top cover. The sponge inside is quite small, and there isn't too much room for a much larger sponge. The device is simple and fairly solid. Treat it gently and it will last forever. You can easily clean the inside or run it through a dishwasher. If you give the inside a quick rinse every few fills, I'm sure it would be a decade before anything "built up" to require extensive cleaning or replacement.Keep an eye on it for the first few days and then weeks to get a feel for when you should be re-wetting the sponge.Try to keep the sponge moist when it's dry.I strongly suggest getting an Oasis case humidifier, (or similar) mini sized about 1" X 4" costing around 17-20 bucks.This will take any guesswork out of the equation and give you fairly accurate readings inside your guitar or instrument case.Remember, too much humidity can cause your acoustic guitar to warp. Too dry and it will shrink and crack, split the soundboard (top) also leaving the edges of the frets sticking out like the backbone of a fish and quite abrasive!If you spent more than one hundred dollars on your guitar and live where it gets cold and/or dry, you would be negligent (if not careless) to spend the pittance to make sure your 'baby ain't thirsty', or worse...dead & broken!Hope this helps!

I got this because of a dry interior during the winter. My guitar was losing tone and the action was getting higher. I tried another humidifier which worked well but was a bit expensive. This couldn't be simpler. Soak the sponge in distilled water and put it in the rubberized housing. Put that between the strings of the guitar. Check the sponge at least once a week. If it's dry, soak it again.

Your wooden musical instruments need to be properly humidified, especially during the winter when home heating systems dry out the air. These are easy to use and work great.I did notice, though, that sponges in the new ones are not as large as what I got a couple of years ago.

Trying to add humidity to acoustic guitars in New England in the winter time is a challenge. The concept of this is solid, but the two clips you need to pinch to open and close the housing are poorly engineered. They are tough to pinch, and seem easy to break. I also found the width of the plastic to be a touch wide at base, and thus bends the D and G strings a lot to slide it in. Should consider thinning a bit. Otherwise, cool concept. Seems cheaper than buying the chemical packet humidifiers in the long run.