outside Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Things are dry and the pegs are slipping. I think I remember reading somewhere that a slice of apple in the case created the perfect amount of humidity. Has anyone heard of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathyk Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Nothing useful turns up in google.. seems like it might rot or mold given the conditions of the case. If you're looking for economical means of humidification, I've often wondered about using a (clean) baby disposable diaper with the gel material + some water, seems like that might do the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutabout Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 This thread gives me another idea of what to do with that stupid Christmas fruitcake. Wrap a piece in paper towel and store in the case. Probably won't humidify much but 6 months down the road when I get the munchies - there it is ! Now - should I quarter saw it or just slab cut ? I know from past experience that it's best left in the plastic wrapper if used as a doorstop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Catchy thread heading, I like it! As to the idea....... sounds a little drastic to me. How often would you change the apple? Wouldn't want anything that might attract vermin in the vicinity of your instrument or bow. Dampit or similar product sounds a better option. A good Catholic might sprinkle a little holy water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florea Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 A note of caution against some of the "home" solutions to humidification - I once put a entire sponge soaked with water in the case. The humidity skyrocketed and my older brazilwood bow warped - permanently. I now use the Planet Waves "egg" and it works great - just fill it with distilled water with the supplied syringe and you are good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escargofast Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 I never heard about using an apple for intruments, but a slice of apple will keep your brown sugar from getting hard if it not stored in a real tupperware container. The downside, you have to change the apple (or a piece of bread) every couple of days. FYI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLucky Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 outside has a case of extreme sweet tooth and now we know it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundboot Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 I've heard that fish heads work pretty well too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escargofast Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Put some peanut butter in there too to dip your apple in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guta Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Macintosh apples usually add some punch to the upper register - the Granny Smiths seem to produce a slightly more nasal sound on the A string. Just my own experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielle Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 are you just kidding guta? Or is that true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnybear Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 I prefer the Pink Lady apples...just the right amount of added punch, yet subtle sweetness...helps add some fullness of tone when bowing on the g string... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellow Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Be serious, I suggest a small wet sponge which is wrapped inside of an aluminum foil with some small holes. It works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundboot Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Who's not being serious? Fish heads work great! Sponge inside foil! Now that is funny!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Option1 Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 I'm guessing prawn heads wrapped in newspaper would work as well. They certainly do great things when left in the trunk of a car that's parked outside in a heatwave. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escargofast Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 I have heard of using one of those plastic soap boxes- drill some holes and put in a damp sponge inside or those air fresheners that are round and you twist them to open them, the opening is adjustable- put a sponge in it and turn the disk to the desired size. As for the prawn heads....they can add some problems- since they are salt water creatures the sodium that is in the prawn can rust the metal in your case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guta Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 Hey, Danielle, of course I'm serious. BTW, I forgot to mention that one can also fill a balloon with water, put it in the case, and prick it a couple of times with a pin before closing the lid. This leads to a slightly higher level of hydration... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guta Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 Sorry Yuen, I didn't mean to interrupt the flow of information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathyk Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 quote: Originally posted by: yuen Be serious, I suggest a small wet sponge which is wrapped inside of an aluminum foil with some small holes. It works? Then again we have several hundred to several thousand dollars worth of wood under our care, maybe it's better to spring for that $10-20 dampit or stretto? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellow Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 You should be rewarded a fish head for your creative idea and all the judges too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufviol Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 quote: Originally posted by: kathykThen again we have several hundred to several thousand dollars worth of wood under our care, maybe it's better to spring for that $10-20 dampit or stretto? One would imagine that your suggestion kathyk would be the obvious and only sensible solution though, without resorting to the home made solutions to protect that valuable investment! Surprises me often when we lose sight of that fact folks! Still a very fun read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutabout Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 I don't trust the McIntosh idea - not as compatible. Try a Bill Gates - or is it Yates ? I have succesfully used half a tissue rolled into a ball and damped - placed in a un-ziplocked sandwich bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Option1 Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 quote: Originally posted by: troutabout ... I have succesfully used half a tissue rolled into a ball and damped - placed in a un-ziplocked sandwich bag. I am so not touching that line! Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Brown Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 Apples, fish heads, wet Kleeneces? If you're buying these, my cat has something for you. It's in a box downstairs, humidifying even as we speak. Soon it will be all dried out. Hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnybear Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 ...my dog, for some strange reason, chooses to get his primary source of hydration through the toilet and litter box, Marie...good thing she's not at your house or you would have to resort to a "worm" to humidify your fiddle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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