Guitar care in dry weather is about one thing above all: stopping the wood from drying out faster than it can cope. Cold air holds little moisture, and heaters, fireplaces and air con pull indoor humidity down further. Solid wood guitars…

Guitar care in humid weather comes down to three habits: measure the air around your guitar, keep it in a closed case in the driest room you have, and wipe the metal parts after you play. Wood swells when it takes…