Fender 101, Owner'S Manual, Page: 12 / 40

The
most
important thing you can do to ensure the structural integrity of your instrument over time, is to maintain the
moisture content of the wood
consistently
at the appropriate level.
It is 100% certain that an acoustic guitar will be exposed to varied and multiple environmental/climatic conditions from
the time it leaves the maker’s hands until it reaches its ultimate owner. The environment where you live may be a
complete polar opposite from that of the climate where the instrument was produced. It is of paramount importance to
evaluate, measure and stabilize the moisture content in the wood as soon as possible after bringing an instrument into
a new environment.
In the winter, the forced air systems used to heat most homes can drive temperatures up and humidity levels
dangerously low for guitars. Extremely low levels of humidity will result in low moisture content in the wood and
ultimately, damage to the guitar. A good measure of protection against drying out your guitar is to use a room
humidifier to maintain the ideal relative humidity of between 40% and 50%.
When the instrument is not in use, we recommend that you keep it in its case with a hygrometer to monitor the
humidity level and when appropriate, use one of the small guitar humidifiers such as
“Dampit”
, available from most
instrument dealers. Do not leave the guitar out of the case for long periods near a heating vent, radiator or in direct
sunlight near a window. Do not leave your guitar in the trunk or the cabin of a car for long periods and keep it away
from excessive heat and cold.
Please Note: Damage caused to the guitar as the result of exposure to variations in temperature and/or
humidity will not be covered under the Fender warranty.
Protection from Temperature and Humidity
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