Every Winter I read all the threads on humidity I can find looking for the ultimate solution to the low humidity issues that are discussed. So far the solutions center around RH measurement, various techniques to maintain RH around 50% and proper ukulele luthiery environment (dry wood and 50% RH).
I'm guessing that the 50% RH is used because it's considered the "normal" RH in most of the market for solid wood hollow body stringed instruments. Also mentioned in my reading is that ukuleles can tolerate higher RH extremes better than lower RH.
So I wonder why couldn't ukuleles and other stringed instruments be made with really dry wood and in 20% RH? Wouldn't a ukulele built that way be ideal for the dry Winter conditions we have in the North countries? Desert dwelling ukuleles would also benefit.
I'm guessing that the 50% RH is used because it's considered the "normal" RH in most of the market for solid wood hollow body stringed instruments. Also mentioned in my reading is that ukuleles can tolerate higher RH extremes better than lower RH.
So I wonder why couldn't ukuleles and other stringed instruments be made with really dry wood and in 20% RH? Wouldn't a ukulele built that way be ideal for the dry Winter conditions we have in the North countries? Desert dwelling ukuleles would also benefit.
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