Stretto Humidifier for Violin, Viola and Small Instruments Review

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(More customer reviews)I tried this humidifier for my daughter's 1/4 size violin because I couldn't find a small enough dampit style humidifier for her size. This is basically a clam shell style case which opens up to reveal a small package of dry granules. The idea is that you soak the bag in distilled water (I personally used tap water and it worked fine) and it swells up to a nice plump sac of gel which you place in side the clam case. The humidity from the water filled gel should exit through the holes of the case, thus humidifying your instrument. It lasts a long time, maybe a week or two before needing to wet it again. It of course depends on how dry your climate is. Very easy to use. The only problem is , if you have a small instrument case, you will have to figure out where to stick the stretto without causing friction/scratches to your violin. I placed ours near the edge where nothing would contact it.

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Swiss-made Stretto system gradually and evenly releases humidity over time with easy to use microfiber hydration pouches. Perforated container attaches with Velcro to the inside of the case, or store in case pocket.

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Arion In-Case Humidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)Have had a variety of in case hunidifiers for my two classical guitars. Latest was a combo of two OASIS heavy duty humidifiers I had for each case. In Phoenix, Arizona - with its low hunidity and opening and closing the case for practice etc - I was rarely able to keep the humidity above 37-38% using TWO in each case. Also meant I was filling these up every 3-4 days.
Recently had my action adjusted by a luthier and he advised the arions. I bought two - one for each case and over the past week have watched and monitored the humidity levels. (I keep a hygrometer in each case)
Each case/guitar is consistantly at 47-52% using ONE ARION in each case.
I detect no leakage - which was my other concern. However after filling them with water - you do have to wait until the gel swells to capture the moisture - so you have a few minutes before you can toss these back in your case. Arion suggest you add water every 1-3 months. Have not had long enough to know if that is true...so far MUCH longer than OASIS though.
I do not know the longevity of the gel and ARION suggests replacement each year - while that sounds steep - will wait and see.
As of today I am satisfied as this product has done the best to date at providing in case humidity among the 10 or so products I have tried.

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Perfect for our string and woodwind cases! By maintaining appropriate levels of humidity in your instrument case, you can prevent loss of tonality, structural damage (such as warping, seam separation and cracking to your instrument), and prevent bow hair from shrinking.The Arion design is unique and has none of the shortcomings of traditional humidifiers. It relies on a proprietary special solution combined with hydrogels enclosed in a space-age plastic that allows moisture to consistently escape through its walls. The Arion Humidifier will not leak in your case, requires only plain tap water every 1-3 months and will last for many years.

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