weeshan
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Hi all,
Just a question about solid wood ukes and humidity. I really like hanging my ukes around my house so they are part of the decor, and all are played daily. I have my Kala walnut laminate, Maccaferri Islander, Harmony etc. all hanging. I just got an Ohana SK-35...solid mahogany. A good basic workhorse of a uke. I would love to hang this one on the wall as well but my instruments drying out and cracking really has me concerned. Is it too big of a risk? I dont own anything over $300 currently so its not like Im hanging Kamaka's and Martins all over. I live in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon) so we get a lot of rain and higher humidity but in the house during the winter it can get pretty dry. Would putting a humidifier inside the soundhole of my instruments help when they are hanging on the wall or only if they are in a sealed case? Ive also heard laminates may not crack but they can warp etc.
I really hate to put this new solid uke in a case. I love having all of mine out and easily accessible.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Shannon
Just a question about solid wood ukes and humidity. I really like hanging my ukes around my house so they are part of the decor, and all are played daily. I have my Kala walnut laminate, Maccaferri Islander, Harmony etc. all hanging. I just got an Ohana SK-35...solid mahogany. A good basic workhorse of a uke. I would love to hang this one on the wall as well but my instruments drying out and cracking really has me concerned. Is it too big of a risk? I dont own anything over $300 currently so its not like Im hanging Kamaka's and Martins all over. I live in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon) so we get a lot of rain and higher humidity but in the house during the winter it can get pretty dry. Would putting a humidifier inside the soundhole of my instruments help when they are hanging on the wall or only if they are in a sealed case? Ive also heard laminates may not crack but they can warp etc.
I really hate to put this new solid uke in a case. I love having all of mine out and easily accessible.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Shannon