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How to safely humidify an acoustic guitar by Music Nomad

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The Humitar safely and evenly humidifies your acoustic guitar to prevent warping, shrinking, and cracking. The innovative Humitar features MusicNomad's patented Humid-i-Bar sponge, which holds significantly more water than competing products and requires less frequent monitoring and maintenance. Simply open the top, soak the sponge in distilled water, re-inset the sponge into the holder and place it between your guitar strings in the sound hole. The Humitar will do the rest, releasing moisture as needed to keep your guitar in prime playing condition. The Humitar, an easy, no mess way to properly care for your acoustic guitar.

Patented Humid-i-Bar Sponge Means Less Maintenance

The Humitar's innovative Humid-i-Bar sponge can hold more water than competing humidifier sponges, requiring less frequent re-hydration and monitoring. Just pop off the Humitar's lid to check the sponge—if it's still damp, your guitar's humidity levels are maintained. If the sponge is dry, simply remove it, soak it in distilled water and replace it, and the Humitar will continue regulating your guitar's humidity. The Humid-i-Bar sponge's superior water retention means you can spend less time worrying about your guitar and more time playing it.

Even, Controlled Humidity Prevents Damage

Without proper humidity control, an acoustic guitar can warp, dry out and even crack. The Humitar provides an ideal humidity for most acoustic guitars. By slowly releasing moisture through the sound hole, the Humitar humidifies the entire guitar. This helps your guitar maintain its structural integrity and optimal playability, so you get the same full, resonant tone year-round.

Easy to Install and Remove

The Humitar's streamlined design makes it simple to install and remove as needed. Just place the Humitar between the strings over the sound hole, and the strings to secure it in place. When it's time to change the sponge or remove the Humitar, simply lift it out of the holder.

Music Nomad The Humitar - Acoustic Guitar Humidifier
Music Nomad The Humitar - Acoustic Guitar Humidifier
Music Nomad The Humitar - Acoustic Guitar Humidifier

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  • Long lasting, low maintenance
  • Re-usable sponge
  • Anti-drip, no-mess material
  • Sponge holds 10x its weight in water
  • Safely releases moisture

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4.6

50 Reviews

98%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great humidifier that does what it says

I picked up one of these at my local Guitar Center a few months ago rather than brand I already owned because of the flip cap seemed to be easier to check the sponge. I was amazed at the amount of water this sponge would hold compared to the other brand so that this one stays moist 2-3 times as long as the other. I highly recommend this product!

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Poorly Designed

I am currently in Southern California playing shows. It's very, very dry here and my planet waves humidipaks that are only 2 weeks old have dried out completely. So I bought THIS guy because replacing the water in it is a lot less expensive than buying new packs constantly. The gentleman at GC told me that this was definitely better than the back planet waves humidifier that looks quite similar, but here are my complaints: First, it's pretty big. That means that when it's inserted between your D and G string in the sound hole, it's stretching the strings wide apart, putting a lot of tension on your strings and guitar. Fine, so I down tuned those strings. But then after doing this and closing the case, I realized that the height of the lid made it impossibly to close a fitted hardshell case without putting a tremendous amount of pressure on the guitar. No good! It's a shame that these things weren't thought out sooner. The sponge was very absorbent and appears to do a good job of not leaking water, like a shamwow I guess. But this guy definitely won't work for a guitar that you care about.

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing4
  2. Back-Up3
  3. Concerts1
  4. Hydrating a guitar1
  5. Currently in the sound hole in the strings1
Cons
  1. Needs watering often1
  2. DOESN'T FIT IN A TYPICAL ELECTRIC GUITAR CASE.1
  3. Needs water often1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced31
  2. Novice10
  3. Professional Musician5
Pros
  1. Easy To Use46
  2. Functional40
  3. Good Quality37
  4. Improves Sound7
  5. Sponge holds a lot of distilled water.1
  • Nice Product

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byTim

    fromMinneapolis

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Super easy to use and seems really nice quality - I like the way it holds water and doesn't drip. Stays wet for a long time. Hopefully its keeping the guitar humid during the dry winter?

  • Good humidifier

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byDavid

    fromRowland Heights

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Wet it, not too wet, stick it between the strings on your acoustic

  • does the job well

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byDavid

    fromRowland Heights, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    fits between the strings in the sound hole of my acoustic guitar #sweepstakes

  • The best of many I have tried

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byJoe

    fromChelmsford, MA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I have been humidifier my acoustic guitars for over 35 years now. This Music Nomad sound hole humidifier is br far the best I have used. They hold moisture much longer than the D'Adderio equivalent. I now own 5 of them! If you are looking for a soundhole humidifier get this.

  • Long lasting sound hole humidifier built much better

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted10 months ago

    byBob

    fromCamarillo, Ca

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Previously purchased one of these to test out. I'm very happy with it so I bought two more for other guitars. This brand/style is built so much better than the Planet Waves sound hole humidifier and the sponge inside lasts so much longer. Retaining ridge keeps it in place.

  • Great choice and very useful!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byJinny

    fromLos Lunas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    It is in between the strings of my classical guitar. One of the things that you need to watch for is if you get it soaked all the way through, water could seep out through the lowest part of the item. If it seems too full, i turn it upside down and or squeeze it out a bit

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  • asked byBig Ed

    fromWorcester, MA

    will this work on acoustics that are hanging on a wall or standing on a stand. Humidity in the room is around 20% and my guitars aren't kept in cases.

    will this work on acoustics that are hanging on a wall or standing on a stand. Humidity in the room is around 20% and my guitars aren't kept in cases.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It will, but not to the extent required. these are designed for use with a case. You would need one of the larger humidifiers that control an entire room for a noticeable difference.