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Conversely, if you live in or travel with your guitars to a drier climate (either
hot or cold), there is another danger. In areas of
low humidity,
the evapora-
tion of moisture from the wood can cause shrinkage and cracking, no matter
how long the wood may have been previously aged. It also can cause the top
and back to string, making the string action low.
The collective experience of all the major guitar manufacturers today has
demonstrated that the ideal temperature to preserve the integrity of solid
wood acoustic guitars is room temperature, which is about 70° F (20.5°C).
The ideal relative humidity is about 40% – 50%.
In the winter, the forced air systems used to heat most homes can drive tem-
peratures up and humidity levels dangerously low for guitars. A good measure
of protection against drying out your guitar is to use a room humidi
fi
er.
When the instrument is not in use, we recommend that you keep it in its case.
If you are using a room humidi
fi
er, check the relative humidity periodically and,
when needed, use one of the small guitar humidi
fi
ers that are available from
many instrument dealers. (Be sure to follow their instructions carefully).
Do not leave the guitar out for long periods near a heating vent, radiator or
in direct sunlight near a window. Never leave your guitar in a car or in the
trunk of a car and do not expose it to excessive heat or cold.
IMPORTANT NOTE: DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE GUITAR AS THE RESULT
OF EXPOSURE TO TEMPERATURE OR HUMIDITY CHANGES WILL NOT
BE COVERED UNDER THE BENEDETTO
®
WARRANTY.
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