In times of high humidity this too can lead to problems, wood absorbing moisture and swelling in the process, altering string fingerboard height for example. I have been finding the Boveda two-way humidity control packs are a good solution for the high humidity environments (75%+), to bring it down to the 50-60% range. I agree about the damp-it solution for low humidity (35%-). They seem to work well. Although some people make the mistake of adding too much water to the damp it and don't squeeze out the excess moisture before application leading to water stains inside the instrument. I also use Stretto solution in times of extremely low humidity, 25% and lower. It's my understanding ideal humidity condition is 40-70%. It's a good idea to monitor the environment with a hygrometer found a most nurseries or garden shops. I keep one hygrometer in my case and one outside. I am intrigued by the silk covering solution. Thanks for the tip.
Vielen Dank für Ihre Info, Bin Klassischer Tenor-Bratscher, 1.Instrumt "Stimme/Gesang", KEIN PROBLEM " für die Kabine,bzw für die " Cabin Crew", aber 2 Instrument "Bratsche", da geht's los, ok für Sie als Cellist, ist blöd das Sie einen 2.Sitz buchen müssen,bzw zahlen müssen, was die "Geigerkollegen" und wir die "großen Schwestern und Brüder" der Geiger, wir "Bratschisten" NICHT " müssen, aber bin schon paar mal mit meiner Viola geflogen, was auch nicht immer "easy" war!!! Nochmals danke schön und alles Gute Ihnen und bei Ihren Konzerten mit "Maestra Mutter 🇪🇺🇩🇪" aus unserer Nachbarschaft", ihre gebürtige Heimat Markgräflerland Südschwarzwald Dreiländereck 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇨🇵🇨🇭, Wehr. LG Josha, Ihr Tenor-Bratscher-Kollege🙋♂️🎻= à la Cello für Sie, 🎻=à la Viola für mich 😲= à la Gesang ebenso für mich 🎶🙏🍀
I wanted to add, one other solution to the airline flying dilemma is to purchase a seat for you to sit in front of the cello instead of next to it. Cello will be safer in my opinion.
Pablo, thanks a lot for your tips! Please tell me if the height of the strings changes due to moving. And if so, what are you doing? Changes bridges or just try to get used it before the concert?
Thankyou Pablo for all your tips. My cello was badly damaged last week by Vueling Airlines on a flight from Barcelona to London. They put my instrument in the hold and even though I have an excellent case the bridge fell down, the sound post fell down and the tail piece was cracked in half. They were not responsive to my claim for compensation. Un saludo y muchas gracias para todos los videos!
That’s horrible to hear! So sorry! Yes unfortunately we are forced to buy an extra seat for the cello on every plane to make sure it is always safe… Hope your instrument gets fixed!
