Guitar String Care

In my research I have found a few things,  One there are different types of guitar string used for various sounds.  Second, they are completely different materials and all offer various price ranges.

One thing I am keenly aware of is how humidity can affect the sound and variation/life of the guitar string.  Having and maintaining the proper RH with guitars is like conditioning your hair.  Adding moisture will allow your hair to be softer, more pliable and easily managed.  Leave the conditioner out and you are left with dry, brittle and damaged strands! Gross.  When you add humidity and maintain it at a 45-55% level, you are able to get the most out of your strings be them expensive or bottom of the barrel.

Choose a system that will allow you to vary your control on the seasons.  See our systems and call us to see what your options will be.

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Understand the difference between steel and nylon strings. It's important to note that using strings meant for acoustic guitars on a classical guitar will ruin the neck. The tensions of the strings and guitars are different, so you can't use classical strings for an acoustic guitar either. Classical guitars usually have nylon strings. The bass strings look steel but the insides are made of nylon fibers. This article will discuss steel strings.

• If you play a lot (on stage), you may want to stick with 80/20 bronze. Phosphor strings tend to last longest.

Bronze strings are sometimes called 80/20 bronze because they are made with 80% copper and 20% zinc. They can be used for all styles of playing. They have a bright sound that fades away quickly after a few hours of playing. Bronze strings are the most commonly used strings.

Phosphor bronze strings are bronze strings with phosphor added. They can also be used for all styles. They have a warmer sound that lasts longer than bronze strings.

Silk and steel strings produce a soft, mellow sound. They produce less tension and come in lighter gauges so they are good for vintage guitars that require special strings. They are quieter and less durable but easier to play

http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-Acoustic-Guitar-Strings

Season Changing Cigar & Guitar Prep!

Finally, it seems as though we are getting some milder weather, if only for a few days per week!

With the milder and warmer air approaching, it is important to prep and secure your humidity situation.  If you are dealing with a guitar display case you want to take everything out, wipe  down the walls with some sort of bacteriocide.  This will take any residual and microscopic particles and make them non toxic. You want to inspect the inside of the case and make sure the seams and doors are all in good shape.  Next, you should be changing the filter in your humidifier and making sure you are adding a bacteriocide to the water.  Pollen that travels into the house will clog it up and make changing more frequent, the bacteriocide helps cut that.  You should decide whether you will require a cooler to keep the humidifier and stock in top shape.

If you are dealing with cigars, all of the above will hep you keep your investment in top shape as well.  You may require higher humidity in the winter months but do NOT underestimate the AC unit that you want to stick in the humidor.  If the AC is pumping all of the time, it WILL suck out all of the humidity and make the humidifier non existent.  Make sure you call us!! We can add a control to our Habitat Monitor that will allow a cooler to be operated opposite the humidifier.  So they are not running at the same time.
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The Habitat Monitor ®

• Highly Accurate Thermostat and Humidistat

• Temperature & Humidity Alarm

• Climate Control System, with appliances attached

The Habitat Monitor ® temperature and humidity gauge is ideal for any controlled climate environment. It can be used in a variety of applications where temperature and humidity ranges must be preserved to prevent damage, deterioration or contamination of product, electrostatic discharge, or loss of sterility. The Habitat Monitor hygrometer controls temperature to within 1°F and humidity to within 2% in wine cellars, cigar humidors, guitar
cabinets, greenhouses, clean rooms and reptile aquariums as well as for pianos and other acoustic instruments.

Features include:

• • Temperature and humidity measured and displayed (updated) every 5 seconds
• • Simple, easy to navigate menu system
• • Sounds alarm if temperature or humidity falls outside acceptable range (Alarm can be disabled)
• • Pre-programmed for user’s application, but is easily programmed by user
• • Operates as a stand-alone alarm device or can be connected to a remote alarm, dialer, or existing burglary/fire system
• • Minimum and maximum temperature and humidity readings are stored and easily reviewed
• • Controls climate when connected to humidification, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning appliances
• • Combines with any of our humidifiers to monitor and control humidity
• • Add dehumidifiers, heaters and coolers if needed
• • For use in any size enclosure, from small cabinets to large rooms

Guitar Humidification

By far the most common inquiry we have been getting lately is about guitars.  People are starting to understand the importance of having a system in place to protect their investment.  We can help you too.  Take a look at our complete systems and see for yourselves how easy it can be to protect and have it all in one system.  Humidity control, temp monitoring, automatic filling water line, alarm to let you know if something is going on and the security of having our Habitat Monitor keep you right at 45% no matter what is going on outside. 

Please if you have not explored or called to ask us what we can do for your particular set up, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?  You can go buy that cheap piece of plastic hygrometer and humidifier but how reliable will that be when your humidity drops and you cannot figure out what is wrong?  You cannot call China.  You CAN call us, we are here to help trouble shoot and get your back in working order.  Backed by our 1 year full warranty, we will send you out a new unit if yours is malfunctioning, we can take the monitor and recalibrate, clean and replace buttons if necessary.  Check it out and see what you think.

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SIGNS YOUR GUITAR NEEDS A HUMIDIFIER

- Washboard texture on top
- Lower action due to a flattened (dropping) top
- Sharp fret ends
- Diminished top or back arch
If your acoustic guitar even has a hint of a rough, corduroy-like appearance, it’s too dry! Get a humidifier – and a hygrometer to monitor it – for your guitar as soon as possible to avoid cracking. Dried out acoustic instruments such as guitars and violins can also split along their sides or seam lines.Click here to see our GUITAR HYGROMETER – HUMIDIFIER SYSTEMS

Proper Acoustic Guitar Care

Without a humidifier and/or dehumidifier, humidity levels in most homes do not stay within the recommended guitar humidity range of 45-55%. So, chances are you need a guitar humidifier and possibly a guitar dehumidifier as well. Your guitar needs the proper humidity level for its wood to keep its shape. If you do not maintain the right humidity for your guitar, severe damage can occur. It is also important to have a guitar hygrometer to accurately determine your humidity levels and control your humidifier and dehumidifier for proper acoustic guitar care.
Click here to see Our Guitar HUMIDIFIER Systems
All systems include a highly precise guitar hygrometer & automatic guitar humidifier. They maintain the perfect humidity level for your guitar to within 2% humidity with very little attention from you.

Medical Marijuana Climate Control

Many people do not associate a company that offers humidification to wine cellars, guitar builders and collectors, etc to be able to offer the new legal producers of medical marijuana a superior line of environmental controls.

We have had several companies show some interest in our products and we have been able to oblige with a great option for the production of such a beneficial crop of this medical medicine.

These companies are popping up all over (under regulation of course) and we are here to let you know we can help.

We offer monitoring devices and loads of technology to make production a seamless and worry less task.  Check out our systems and see if we can be of help to your crop.  We can do everything from help you hydrate to dehydrate and maintain.

We have helped Denver Relief with their needs as well and they seem to be happy with our products thus far. http://www.denverrelief.com/


Please let us know if there are any ways in which we can help in this market.
www.habitatmonitor.com

The Habitat Monitor ®

• Highly Accurate Thermostat and Humidistat

• Temperature & Humidity Alarm

• Climate Control System, with appliances attached

The Habitat Monitor ® temperature and humidity gauge is ideal for any controlled climate environment. It can be used in a variety of applications where temperature and humidity ranges must be preserved to prevent damage, deterioration or contamination of product, electrostatic discharge, or loss of sterility. The Habitat Monitor hygrometer controls temperature to within 1°F and humidity to within 2% in wine cellars, cigar humidors, guitar
cabinets, greenhouses, clean rooms and reptile aquariums as well as for pianos and other acoustic instruments. Tobacco and Medical Marijuana production and testing facilities.

Lab & Testing Humidification Systems

Did you know we offer great systems for your lab?  We have been highly praised in all areas of the science field for many years. 

Originally CMT,Inc was developed to help with Medical Technology, you see that is how we got our name CMT stands for Consultants for Medical Technology.

Our president David De Sieyes played a part in the creation and testing of the artificial heart.  He has many years doing laboratory consultation and has several engineering degrees which makes him highly qualified to assist in creating the perfect Humidity system for your application.

Besides all of the wine and cigar and guitar clients we have.  We also have some highly prestigious colleges and universities that use our equipment in their labs today.  Looking for the right % of an RH in laboratory testing is vital to the integrity of the test.  Without accuracy, what does the test mean anyhow?  Our monitor can actually data log right into your computer, making reports from results that much easier to keep track of.

Please call us today and see if we can help get your lab and testing under control, we are sure you will be happy with your decision.

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Guitar Projects, we make a humidifier for that!

Are you wanting to make your dreams of a guitar room or cabinet diplay a reality?  Don't know where to start with proper humidification and all of the products on the market? 

It can be daunting, how much is this or that?  What is it that really matters when building? 
Well we can help, please look into our products and if you have questions.....call us.  We are always here and have walked a number of customers through the beginning and end of order and installation.  Most of our customers are thankful and happy that we have been actually available on the phone.  No automation to navigate through, we are live voices-imagine that! 

Call us today and start your dream a rollin!

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Search our guitar info page -this will give you FAQ on storage and RH needs.
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