D'Addario PW-HPK-01 Humidipak Guitar Humidity Control System Overview
The Planet Waves Humidipak is the only maintenance free, two-way humidity control system for guitar. It automatically maintains the optimal 45-50% relative humidity level within your instrument case, eliminating the guesswork and potential mess related to refilling a humidifier. Unlike refillable humidifiers, the Humidipak system provides true "two-way" purified humidity control by adding and removing moisture on demand. No more manual adjustments based on seasonal changes, geographic locations, temperature, or other factors. The Humidipak Kit comes with 3 Humidipaks and a soft mesh pouch that will not harm your instrument's finish. Humidipaks last between 2 and 6 months and should always be kept in a sealed environment like a hard-shell case. Once the Humidipaks become firm, discard and replace using the 3 refills that come in the Planet Waves Humidipak Replacement Pack (PW-HPRP-03). This all new, reformulated, patented ldquo; two-way rdquo; humidification system maintains 45-50% relative humidity which eliminates all maintenance and guesswork. this system is recommended by taylor guitars and others for maintaining the stability and playability of your instrument.
Planet Waves Humidipak Two-Way Guitar Humidity Control System
The first two-way humidity control that maintains a constant 45%-50% relative humidity level within your instruments case
Protects your instrument against warping, cracks and other damage cause by lack of humidification
No more manual adjustments based on seasonal changes, geographic locations, temperature, or other factors Unlike refillable humidifiers
Eliminates the guesswork and anxiety of maintaining your instrument's proper humidity level
I've been in the music industry professionally playing Trombone and horn section for 25 years. But the Guitar world still feels a bit alien to me
As a complete novice, learning Acoustic Guitar for the first time, I'm starting from scratch with accessories and strings, straps to finger exercisers.
I know a fair few Guitarists playing Electric, Electro Acoustic and Bass and they ALL recommend Planet Waves now D'addario. I can understand why!
The 2 way Humidipak system is genius in its simplicity. 3 packets of Water Gel like substance that you put in cloth bags. Hang 1 of the bags over your strings into Sound Hole. The other bag placed under Headstock in the case. Easy.
Totally mess free, no water near the Guitar or case. Takes a minute to setup.
Looks great too. You don't need to loosen the strings to use the Humidipak.
What sold it to me is the 2 way process. Not only does it add humidity to your Guitar and case, it takes it out too. So there's little chance over doing the humidity and making your Guitar too wet. Which I'm told is as bad as over drying.
The packs last from 2 to 6 months apparently and then you buy refils.
If your Guitar is over dry there are stronger Humidipaks available that either precondition or help restore. Then you switch to regular packs.
Yes it's a little costly but if your Guitar is valuable to you or in money this is peace of mind. Especially as most insurance companies do not cover for over dry guitars apparently!
