Humidi-Guard Humidifier For
Violin, Viola And Cello:
Simply soak in water and slip the flexible tube (color may vary)
through the F-hole of your instrument. It's easy to monitor with the
included humidity indicator card!
Why use a humidifier?
The winter months ahead will bring with them colder and drier air which
can be dangerous for instruments and bows. Wood absorbs and releases
moisture as humidity levels change in the surrounding air. Instruments
are, of course, made of wood. Dry air causes wood to release moisture
which causes it to shrink and/or shift ever so slightly which for your
instrument can lead to cracks and expensive repair bills. Of course most
instruments will not crack, but as your instrument dries out, its tone
will change, and seldom does it change for the better! Bow horsehair
shrinks in dry air which can impair sound quality, or cause the bow to
warp, or could even result in a disastrous bow tip break. A good phrase
that comes to mind is: "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of
cure." Purchasing a relatively inexpensive humidifier will protect
your investment and you to sound your best.
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