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Re: dampits and humistats

Author: doublereeder2
Date: 2007-11-16 04:45

The two humistats just sit in the reed case slot year round and I just leave them wide open. I have never experienced a rusted spring, damp cork (other than water in a key sometimes when playing) or whatever on my oboes. All I know is that if the humidifiers are not in my case, the oboe does not seem so happy, the wood feels too dry and on my other oboe, the ring would turn.

In my double case, I keep 4 humistats spread about, mostly close to the two top joints and two damp sponges in the reed case slots. Oh yes - and in the very dry winter, I also put a damp sponge in the oboe case in addition to the humidifiers.

Hmm - I guess this sounds excessive - but it works for me. I have no idea what the humidity level might be. But - since the instrument cases are not airtight, how would the humidity level be measured anyway?

When I buy a new oboe or EH, I put even more humidity in the case and put the case in a plastic bag to try to avoid cracking. I live in a dryer climate than you, Bobo... so I can only address my experiences here.

When I lived in Florida, I used no humidification in the cases and after rehearsals or whatever would set my reeds on little paper clip/pipe cleaner thingys I attached around a lampshade to dry them. Different needs in different climates.

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