"Generally, you want humidity to be in the 45% - 55% range, and temperature to be in the 65 - 75 degree (Fahrenheit) range. Quick changes in temperature and humidity are the worst..."
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" Humidity for an acoustic can be to high or to low . Based on the RH and temp range you experience you might want to check the RH level in your flat where you keep the guitar so you would need a hydrometer . From what you have in RH and temp it…"
Andy Gallacher replied to Mario's discussion Use Of A Humidifier? in the group Acoustic Newb"Hi, Wondering on the issue of humidity if anyone could advise me, I live in Scotland, I'm a beginner and just have a cheap fender CF140S, With just a soft case although as i am learning I don't keep it in the case, I…"
"I live in southern Calif . It does get dry here at times. I only have two acoustics now and I keep the seagull S series grand in it's case with a dampit and it's in a small closet and I sometimes forget to check the dampit . I got it on…"
Darren Fay left a comment for Mario"Hi Mario. I used to Live in Alpine and El Cajon. Still come back every year to see Family. I play a Taylor 810CE most of the time. A guitar choir is a great idea. I think I'll suggest it to our Worship Team. Be…"
Walt Pilcher left a comment for Mario"Hi Mario,
Have you seen Donna's Discussion on "Song Circles" in Acoustic Newb? I recall you were interested in finding a music group so you might enjoy this discussion.
Walt"
Mario replied to Clayton W's discussion What songs to play to raise a few eyebrows when I get into the music store!? in the group Acoustic Newb"How about a little "Dust In The Wind?" I can play the intro. It gets some attention at music stores :-)"
Mario replied to Walt Pilcher's discussion Dan, What About that New Taylor? in the group Acoustic Newb"Dan,
Once again, congratulations on your new Taylor. I know you'll have lots of enjoyable hours of playing it. And yes, your Taylor is much lighter. I noticed the same thing when I first pulled mine out of it's case for the first…"
Mario commented on Derrick Miller's group Acoustic Newb"Hi all,
I've been out for a while. My wife and I took some much needed vacation to Mexico. We had an awesome time there.It looks like I've miss out on some good discussions. I didn't take a chance in taking any of my guitars. I…"
Mario joined Doc Fleetwood's group
Fingerstyle Jazz
For those with an interest in fingerstyle jazz guitar from Joe Pass, Bucky Pizzarelli, George VanEps to Howard Morgan, Eddie Lang, Ralph Towner, etc.
Vongibson left a comment for Mario"Hello Mario, thanks for looking at my video. You have a nice collection of guitars. When are you going to post your video??? :D"
Walt Pilcher replied to Mario's discussion Use Of A Humidifier? in the group Acoustic Newb"Mario, I really like the Little Martin. It's fun and convenient. Has a good sound, though obviously not like a full-size. Stays in tune well. I keep it out all the time with no humidifier although strictly speaking it probably should have one…"
Mario replied to Mario's discussion Use Of A Humidifier? in the group Acoustic Newb"Thanks Derrick.
I would just keep an eye on the guitar shape. Especially look at the back of your guitars where the halfs a put together. Evidence of dryness will show up there when the crack down the middle is seen easily. As you know tone is…"
Mario replied to Mario's discussion Use Of A Humidifier? in the group Acoustic Newb"I kept one guitar on a stand mainly because I can just pick it up when I wanted to and like displaying it. The other guitars I just kept in their case. The winters are generally about 60 deg (F), but dry. The summers very hot and dry. This past…"
Walt Pilcher replied to Mario's discussion Use Of A Humidifier? in the group Acoustic Newb"Mario,
Sounds like you are doing the right thing. I use a $14 Planet Waves humidifier in each of my dreadnought guitars and keep them in their cases most nights during the winter months because it gets cold even here in mid-North Carolina and the…"
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- Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
- Amateur or recreational musician
- How many years have you been playing guitar?
- Less than 1 year
- Which of these instruments do you own or play?
- Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar, Electric guitar
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- Taylor 314ce, Baby Taylor, Fender, and counting :)
- What type of music do you like to play?
- I took up guitar to learn to play worship, but have enjoyed, blues, southern rock, jazz, lots of oldies man
- Do you subscribe to or regularly read Acoustic Guitar?
- I subscribe
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 8:03am on July 21, 2011, Darren Fay said…
- Hi Mario. I used to Live in Alpine and El Cajon. Still come back every year to see Family. I play a Taylor 810CE most of the time. A guitar choir is a great idea. I think I'll suggest it to our Worship Team. Be Blesssed. Darren
- At 6:05am on May 29, 2009, Walt Pilcher said…
- Hi Mario,
Have you seen Donna's Discussion on "Song Circles" in Acoustic Newb? I recall you were interested in finding a music group so you might enjoy this discussion.
Walt
- At 9:40pm on April 22, 2009, Vongibson said…
- Hello Mario, thanks for looking at my video. You have a nice collection of guitars. When are you going to post your video??? :D
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