HUMIDITY LEVELS FOR SHAKUHACHI

From: Thomas Caperton (caperton@cybermesa.com)
Date: Mon Feb 18 2002 - 21:33:51 PST


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I live in high and dry New Mexico and, to say the least, am concerned =
about my shakuhachi cracking. Currently it is sitting in a sealed =
plastic box in which there is a bowl of water . I put a natural sponge =
into the bowl which helps disperse the water vapor. This provides a =
humid micro-environment for the instrument. The humidity level is =
monitored with a hygrometer.

What is the range of humidity which is best for the shakuhachi? That is =
between danger of cracking and too much humidity.

Thanks a lot amigos.

Tom Caperton

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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Thanks a lot amigos.</FONT></DIV>
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