Genuine Dampit Humidifier

By Dampit

4 from 10 reviews
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Description

A perforated rubber hose containing a water absorbing sponge core. The hose is inserted through a soundhole when the instrument is not in use.The 'Dampit' humidifier is a simple hygrometric device which offers a degree of protection against cracking and warping.

Complete with humidity indicator. Recommended by many leading orchestral players Soak the Dampit in water, squeeze out excess water and wipe dry. Insert the flexible tube through the f-hole of the instrument. A humidity level card is used to indicate when the Dampit should be used.

Use in conjunction with an electronic hygrometer for maximum benefit


Specifications

  • Long established and best known humidifying aid. Made in USA.

Customer reviews:

Rating Summary
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mr chris long
20/02/2011 14:33
reading, United Kingdom

Beginner

Effective humidifier
4 out of 5 found the following review helpful

Pros: I had a totally unproven (as far as I know) theory that gut strings didn't squeak so much in damp weather. I thought a humidifier would help, especially now we've got central heating to contend with as well. I think it's working but that's just a subjective opinion. The humidity indicator that came it shows that it's needed.

Cons: It needs a lot of soaking but that's more to do with the central heating. Anyway, it shows how dry the atmosphere in the house is at this time of year.

Other: I had actually got the violin one for my mandolin and a bigger one for the viola. I found that the viola one fitted the mandolin better and the violin one fitted my viola (it's got quite narrow f-holes).

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Clara
27/07/2015 13:42
Southend on Sea, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Didn't fit a 3/4 violin!
2 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: It's a great product in theory but it didn't fit into the f hole of a 3/4 size viiolin, although meant to fit 3/4 to 4/4 sizes.

Cons: It didn't fit a 3/4 size violin.

Other: Need to offer a smaller option.

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Antonieta
04/04/2011 09:33
Coimbra, Portugal

Keen Amateur

One of the best way to keep your instrument safe.
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: It does help to keep my violin safe and give a warmer sound. It is very easy to use. I'm glad my teacher advised me about it.

Cons: Right now the only thing I don't like is the humidity card that comes with it, which is not very correct and sometime misleading.

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Sandy
15/02/2011 17:47
London, United Kingdom

Teacher

String Zone - no strings attached service
1 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: easy to use, immediate indicator, last a long time

Cons: constantly have to re-dampen in the dry air heating during the winter

Other: String Zone is a great and convenient source, they are quick and no shipping is a bonus. ALso the point system is a plus.

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Jane Dickinson
07/06/2022 08:11
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Wish I had bought it years ago!

Pros: Since I started using the humidifier my violin’s tone has remained stable and at its best. Its such a simple device and worth considering for any instrument whose tone is a bit temperamental

Cons: None

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L M
22/12/2020 15:47
Wokingham, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Too big for violin f hole

Pros: Delivery received as expected, as usual with Stringzone service.

Cons: Does not fit my 4/4 size antique strad pattern Italian violin, will jot go in f hole, ordered in summer but only just tried it, my own fault but as I ordered and received the violin version assumed it would fit.

Other: You need to use distilled water if living in hard water area.

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Tracey
18/02/2017 18:07
Neston, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

bad wolf note on g string between e/f has help

Pros: It works Easy to use

Cons: Nothing

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MS ROSIE LYON
02/07/2014 21:19
Lancaster, United Kingdom

Beginner

Too early to say

Pros: Easy to use

Cons: Don't like it dangling around in cello.

Other: Hard to assess its effectiveness. I'm experimenting with things that can affect the tone and it may be that my room is humid enough anyway. Perhaps I should've got a hygrometer first....??

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Brian
23/04/2012 12:04
Hitchin, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Does what it says on the tin.
1 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: Easy to use and fit and it did make a difference

Cons: Nothing

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Alberto
04/03/2012 15:13
Collado Mediano, Spain

Beginner

works as described
1 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: works as described

Cons: no cons

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