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Kyser

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The Kyser Lifeguard Humidifier goes right in your dreadnought acoustic guitar soundhole to provide free convection and uniform humidity distribution for your guitar. Proper humidity protects guitar wood from damage due to excessively dry climate conditions. Fits both 6- and 12-string guitars.
Clearance Kyser Lifeguard 6 or 12 String Acoustic Guitar Humidifier

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3.85

13 Reviews

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Luthier Recommended

It was recommended to me that my old Martin needed some humidity by my luthier and he really likes the kyser lifeguard. It completely seals off the soundhole from outside conditions and the internal sponge either releases humidity into the guitar with the small amount of water in it or if used dry it will trap moisture in a humid atmosphere. Really a no-brainer! Used from Labor Day to Memorial Day with a little water in it to protect against the dry midwest winters. Take it out when you play, put it back in when you're done, it's as simple as that.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Beware if you have a nitro finish!

Bought on the recommendation of local luthier who did a setup on my new Martin D-18, which has a nitrocellulose finish, so I assumed he knew what he was talking about. I was wrong to assume that, though, as it only took a couple days in the soundhole of my D-18 to damage the finish all around the soundhole (haziness, etc.). It was not from water, either, as I meticulously ensured that the sponge was just slightly damp (not saturated) and that the entire exterior of the humidifier was dry, even all of the crevices, before using it that one time. Rather, it was an interaction between the humidifier (vinyl and plastic) and my D-18's nitro finish. Luckily, with some careful but tedious polishing, etc., I was able to restore the finish around the soundhole. Needless to say, I will never again use this humidifier in this (or any other) guitar of mine, as it took very little time to damage to my beautiful new D-18. Shame on Kyser for not having a warning anywhere about the danger of using this humidifier with nitro finishes -- guess I just had to learn the hard way.

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Reviewed by 13 customers

  • I would buy this product again.

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byjunkie32

    fromDelmar,NY

    great humidifier. easy to use and great quality.

  • Everyone Needs One

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byWilliam

    fromundisclosed

    Best bang for the buck. I have one in every acoustic

  • Gets the job done

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byJared

    fromundisclosed

    The humidifier does what it is supposed to do.

  • Yes , I would buy again.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byRandy

    fromundisclosed

    Looks great and this is the first time I have used one of these , and I hope it works as good as it looks.

  • acustic guitar humidifier

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted10 years ago

    byEd

    fromGlen Ellyn, Il

    Directions are very clear. Simple to use. I wanted the humidifier to cover the sound hole.

  • for a seagull?...a waste

    1

    submitted10 years ago

    bylarry j

    fromjamestown,ny

    this does not easily fit in my new seagull s6. i tried to modify it...didn't work. obviously doesn't fit all guitars

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byjon

    fromwashington dc

    what size soundhole does this kyser humidifier fit in? I have a dreanought with a 4 1/16 soundhole.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    3 3/4" to 4 1/8”. 1 22/25" to 2 1/4”. 3 3/8” to 3 3/4” Please give us a call to better help you out – 855-770-3373

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byRichard

    fromLa Mesa Ca

    Do you also carry the kyser lifeguard humidifier which fits into the sound hole of a classical guitar? (Smaller than steel string hole)

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for Special Order placement