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Violin strings have rusted …?
I had a problem with this earlier this year, so I bought a humidifier for my case and bought A new set of strings (dominants) and everything was okay so far. I regularly check the humidifier and dampit (inserted inside) so I can not see why this happens. Any help? Thanks! @ Gtarczar & goldstarvw: The dampit comes with a humidity indicator that tells me when to use it and how soaked it should be, and I always follow it. I have other violins (and other stringed instruments), which is fine, and they are all kept in the same room. The room actually seems quite dry (an d it is probably the best place to keep them on) so its sorta weird, I have so many problems with this violin. But maybe I just suck it dampit too much though … I'd probably get a second moisture indicator But maybe its not working well. I moved last summer, and maybe it got corrupted.
Oxidation (Rust) is caused by moisture. Too much moisture causes metal to rust. It is not necessary always to dampen humidifier. They are used primarily for storage of an instrument. Humidifiers also work in reverse by removing excess humidity and save it in clay. By constantly moisten the humidifier you introduce too much moisture into the case. This will keep destroying your strings. I recommend only using humidifier in extremely dry months of the year. leaving dry humidifier in the case and it will absorb extra moisture and keeps the humidity balanced in the case.
