Product Overview
Dampit Super Guitar Soundhole Humidifier - for overly dry conditions
Whether you live in a hot, dry desert area or in the freezing arctic zone, the scientifically tested DAMPITS humidifier will protect your instrument against damage.
The original humidifier for string instruments, DAMPIT has been protecting wood instruments for over 40 years. Invented and patented in 1966 by profesional violinist and composer, Ralph Hollander, the DAMPIT has protected the instruments of thousands of musicians worldwide.
The DAMPIT is the most economical, efficient and time-tested system for keeping your instrument properly humidified. Other systems claim to maintain humidity levels but will not raise humidity under dry conditions. The DAMPIT does both which prevents cracks and restores damaged wood.
Long-lasting and easy to use. The DAMPIT is made of the finest materials. With proper care your DAMPIT will give you years of good service without needing frequent replacement.
Used for over 40 years by world-class musicians. Because of the unmatched reliability of the DAMPIT, musicians all over the world have trusted it to protect their precious instruments.\
How to Use the Dampit
Optimum 45% to 55% humidity
Follow DAMPIT humidity indicator directions carefully.
(1) Immerse DAMPIT in water about 20 seconds
(2) Pinch end of DAMPIT to remove excess water. Gently wipe outer tube dry. Place inside instrument. When DAMPIT is nearly dry repeat the above process.
(3) The DAMPIT humidity indicator will show the percentage of humidity of your room. The numbered spots on the left will change color as the humidity changes. If the segments are all pink the humidity is over 50%. Determine the percentage of humidity by choosing the numbered spot most closely matching the color of the background panel on the right. Take the reading for your instrument at the point where there is a division between light pick and light blue.
(4) The DAMPIT may remain inside the instrument while it is played. There will be no tonal loss.
(5) Store your instrument in the coolest part of the room away from radiators and heat registers.
(6) Use DAMPIT only during dry weather or central heating periods.
