At Fiddlershop, we spare no effort in ensuring every customer's success. Our skilled luthiers meticulously set up and adjust each instrument for effortless playability and optimal sound quality. Our dedicated fulfillment team then carefully packages your instrument to ensure its safety during transit.
Today, we're excited to announce an enhanced instrument delivery experience through our new partnership with Boveda, the global leader in 2-Way Humidity Control. Starting now, every wooden instrument* leaving our workshop will include a Boveda Humidity Control System. This system protects your instrument from humidity extremes throughout its journey to you and beyond.
At Fiddlershop, we're constantly striving to take our exceptional customer experience to the next level, and this collaboration with Boveda is a testament to that commitment. We're thrilled to announce this partnership, which underscores our dedication to providing not only top-notch instruments, but also ensuring their safe delivery and longevity. Together with Boveda, we're excited to offer our customers peace of mind knowing that their instrument will arrive in pristine condition, ready to be enjoyed to the fullest.
Wooden instruments are highly sensitive to weather fluctuations; maintaining a stable environment (40-60% RH) is crucial to prevent warping and cracking. Boveda's system requires zero maintenance or activation, ensuring your instrument is always ready for use with minimal hassle.“We often encounter issues such as instrument cracks that could have been prevented. Dry climates are particularly harsh on wooden instruments.” Fiddlerman, recommends using Boveda for maintaining optimal humidity levels.
Using the Boveda Humidity Control System
- The Boveda bag is housed in a fabric holder within your instrument case. Remove the plastic wrap before use, but do not open the brown bag itself.
- The Boveda System operates automatically when the case is closed.
- We recommend replacing the Boveda bag in your instrument case approximately every 3 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boveda
Why use Boveda to protect your instrument?
Without proper humidity control, wood instruments will not perform at their maximum ability, and even worse, can be damaged. To maintain their shape, wooden instruments need to be stored at a stable 40-60% RH (relative humidity). Wide fluctuations in humidity will cause the wood to expand or shrink, which puts stress on the instrument and degrades its performance abilities. Boveda helps prevent warping or cracking, and eliminates downtime for service. Because Boveda requires zero maintenance, your instrument will always be protected.
How often should the Boveda bag be replaced?
Depending on your instrument case and its surrounding environment, you can expect Boveda to last from 2 to 6 months. While using Boveda, remember to keep your instrument case closed whether your instrument is in there or not to maintain a stable environment. In its original packaging, Boveda has a two-year shelf life. To avoid the risk of a lapse in your 2-way humidity control, we recommend replacing any Boveda actively in use every 3 months.
Should I use a fabric holder with Boveda in an instrument case?
Yes, always insert Boveda into a pouch of a Boveda Fabric Holder before placing it in an instrument case. The fabric holder extends the life of Boveda and acts as a liquid barrier if a bag is accidentally punctured. Remember, take care to not crush the holder when you close your instrument case.
I live in a really humid place, so do I need Boveda in my instrument case?
Yes! The Bovida System works two ways. It will add humidity in dry conditions, and removes humidity in humid conditions. If you live in an extremely humid climate, Boveda makes a high-absorbency pack to protect wood instruments in extreme conditions, preventing warping and mildew build-up, and curbing humidity fluctuations when you’re in a dry environment, like an airplane or air-conditioned venue.
*Currently, all wood instruments with a retail price over $350 will be equipped with a Boveda Humidity Control System during transit from workshop to customer.