Baraka_Guru

As a new owner of an acoustic guitar, I'm trying to figure out basic care. I have an electric, so I understand things related to strings, cleaning, etc., but with the acoustic guitar, I am now concerned about storing it when it comes to relative humidity.

I was told by the salesperson who sold my guitar that I should get a guitar humidifier during the dry winter months to avoid low humidity and cracking. This makes enough sense, and these things aren't too expensive.

However, when poking around online, some music sites also discuss high humidity. Apparently, it's good to have your guitar storage area below 60% humidity. With current weather here in Ontario hitting the 80s (Ontario is notoriously humid in the summers), should I be concerned? The room where I currently store the guitar is really small and on the North side, but it gets hotter than the rest of the apartment due to low air circulation.

We'll be putting in a window-unit air conditioner in the next room, but the door in the smaller room needs to be closed a lot because of the cats. Should I consider storing the guitar in another room? There isn't much space, but I'd be willing to make some if it's important to the well-being of the guitar.

Is this high humidity thing a real concern, or is it just for those who like to always have optimal situations? I get a bit nervous when I read about sweating wood and loosening glue joints.

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