HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEMS
Maintaining the right humidification for your instrument is extremely important. Give your equipment the best care with the below humidification care products.
Maintain Ideal Moisture Levels with Boveda for Wood Instruments
Automatically responds to any storage environment, geographic location or change in temperature
Adds or removes moisture on its own (eliminates messy sponges, hoses, discs, etc.)
Maintains a constant relative humidity (RH) between 40-60%—the ideal climate for wood instruments
Don't store your instrument without Boveda
There's a specific geometry built into your instrument. Precision crafted in a climate-controlled shop. An artisan used intense heat, moisture and pressure to bend wood to shape your instrument. Now the care and keeping of that wood is in your hands.
Developing and fine-tuning your repertoire put significant demands on your instrument. If you expose your instrument to humidity swings day after day, you can throw off its delicate alignment and cause permanent distortion. Improper storage is the greatest constant danger to the condition of any wooden instrument.
Storing your wooden instrument in a stable environment created by Boveda preserves your instrument, and maintains its sound, so you avoid taking repairs due to:
Cracking
Warping
Sagging
Glue damage
Boveda works automatically (& solo) — so there's nothing else to add
No more adding water to sponges, hoses, or discs. No more risk of moisture puddling inside your instrument. Boveda eliminates the hassle (and danger) of one-way humidification methods. These methods spike humidity when you add water, and take a nosedive as the water evaporates.
Boveda is pure water and natural salts sealed inside a leak-proof membrane. Boveda adds and absorbs water vapor slowly and precisely to achieve and maintain an RH level between 40% – 60% in your instrument’s closed case.
How to use Boveda
Just slip the unwrapped Boveda(s) in the pouch holder. (Do not open the Boveda itself.) Nestle the pouch holder in a storage cut-out in your case where the holder will not be crushed.
Protect Your Cello from Dryness with Stretto Humidifier
The Stretto from Switzerland is simply the most effective system for maintaining a safe and consistent humidity level in a case's interior. The Stretto bag effectively humidifies for up to two weeks. When ready to rehydrate the bag, simply re-soak in water (use distilled water for best results). Benefits to the player include an instrument safer from the risk of cracks, more consistent performance, and bow hair that does not dry and shrink (causing higher tension risking warpage or even tip breaks).
Preserve Your Violin's Tone with Stretto Humidifier
The Stretto from Switzerland is simply the most effective system for maintaining a safe and consistent humidity level in a case's interior. The Stretto bag effectively humidifies for up to two weeks. When ready to rehydrate the bag, simply re-soak in water (use distilled water for best results). Benefits to the player include an instrument safer from the risk of cracks, more consistent performance, and bow hair that does not dry and shrink (causing higher tension risking warpage or even tip breaks).
Keep Your Stretto Humidifier Working with Spare Bags
The Stretto from Switzerland is simply the most effective system for maintaining a safe and consistent humidity level in a case's interior. The Stretto bag effectively humidifies for up to two weeks. When ready to rehydrate the bag, simply re-soak in water (use distilled water for best results). Benefits to the player include an instrument safer from the risk of cracks, more consistent performance, and bow hair that does not dry and shrink (causing higher tension risking warpage or even tip breaks).
Ensure Humidity Control with Stretto Spare Bags for Cello
The Stretto from Switzerland is simply the most effective system for maintaining a safe and consistent humidity level in a case's interior. The Stretto bag effectively humidifies for up to two weeks. When ready to rehydrate the bag, simply re-soak in water (use distilled water for best results). Benefits to the player include an instrument safer from the risk of cracks, more consistent performance, and bow hair that does not dry and shrink (causing higher tension risking warpage or even tip breaks).
Experience Hassle-Free Humidity Control with Boveda Sleeve
Boveda humidifier sleeve fits comfortably in your case and conveniently stores 1 Boveda humidifier pack.
Replenish Your Boveda Humidifier with Refill Insert
The best humidifier/dehumidifier on the market. Carefully calibrated to offer the best protection for stringed instruments. Once set up in your case, no need to refill or recharge it….it will work on its own to maintain the proper humidity level of 49%. We recommend two per case for cellos, one per case for violin and viola. Do not use insert without the sleeve, sold separately. We find each insert lasts about 1-2 months in Vermont…it will last longer in less extreme climates.
Polish Your Instrument to Perfection with Microfiber Cloth
Micro Fiber, soft touch polishing cloth perfect for daily use on your instrument with or without polish. Untreated 9” x 9”, yellow with Vermont Violins Logo. Appropriate for machine wash. Won’t damage instrument varnish!