Guitar Care and Humidification Guidelines for the Humicase owner.
As you know, proper temperature and humidity control inside your case is an important way to help protect your instrument. Although the woods used in the making of your guitar are carefully dried and seasoned, they still breathe, expand and contract.
To avoid problems associated with the expansion and contraction of wood, it is strongly recommended that you keep your instrument within a temperature range of 60°F to 85°F and relative humidity of 40% to 70%. A Humicase makes caring for your guitar easier with its built-in humidification units and special activation solution.
In order to maintain the effectiveness of the humidification modules, it is advisable to recharge them every three to six months with Humicase Activation Solution according to the activation instructions. Many guitar owners also realize a hygrometer to monitor the temperature and humidity inside of the case.
Activation Instructions
First: Remove round humidifier units from both the case lid and under the guitar head area. Note: The sponge inside each unit has been pre-treated with a compound that attracts and holds moisture.
To activate: Saturate each sponge with approximately 1 oz of Activation Solution (1/2 of a small bottle) through vent holes and allow to fully absorb for at least 15 minutes. Remove excess moisture before re-attaching the units inside the case.
To maintain: Check periodically and recharge with Activation Solution as needed. When the contents of the two small bottles of Activation Solution have been completely absorbed, continue to recharge for three to six months (depending on usage) with Activation Solution or distilled water. For best results, after three to six months reactivate again with replacement Activation Solution according to above directions.
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