Update: Looks as if Kyser no longer makes humidifiers, let along sell them. If you are looking for alternative you can try the this knockoff; it has the same form factor as the Kyser but I haven’t tried it. What I use now is the Music Nomad Humitar system. Works great in keeping my guitar at the right humidity level. You do have to keep it in the case for it to be effective, which is fine. Been working great for me for years and the sponge doesn’t need to be hydrated as much as with the Kyser.

For your information: Kyser Discontinued..

In my last post on humidifiers, I wrote about my Grover system and how it worked well but I had concerns with it fitting so tight between the strings and the guitar that it might scratch the finish.  I was also having troubles with the sponge getting tangled with the electronics in side my guitar.  Purchased a Kyser system from Amazon and I’m very happy with what I got.

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My Impression:

The construction of the Kyser was made of a soft soft/flexible plastic or rubber so no worries that it would scratch or scuff my guitar.  Installation was simple, easily fitting into the sound hole sealing in the moister in where it belongs.  The only drawback I could find in installation was that if the sponge is too saturated, water could drip onto or in your guitar so be careful.  I left the humidifier in the guitar for the last three days and it has performed as well as my Grover. The sponge in the Kyser was still saturated and I was confident it would stay that way for a few more days.

Final Thoughts

The Kyser Lifeguard Humidifier System is a must have for any musician that needs a fair priced($14.00) and efficient humidifier for their acoustic guitar.  With the solid, yet soft construction you the Kyser system will take safely humidify your guitar without damaging it.

Update (5.13.08):  It has now been about two weeks since this post and the Kyser is still working great.  I re-saturated it today for the first time since the posting and the sponge was still damp and probably could have went longer.  I must tell you that it was in a closed case the whole time but even in a closed case the Grover didn’t last more than 3 or 4 days.  I now have my Martin hanging on the wall.  I’ll keep you updated on how that goes.

Update (10.25.08):  Just received my order for the Kyser Classical Guitar Humidifier system.  Not really much of a difference from my other one except it’s a bit smaller to properly fit the soundhole for my classical.  My only regret is that I didn’t get it sooner.

Links:

Kyser Home Page