On Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 7:50:25 AM UTC-4, Mouldytone wrote:
Hello. I have a near mint 2001 Martin D-41 which has evidently been
exposed to extremely damp conditions at some time. The case wasn`t
damp but had a strong smell which wasn`t very pleasant. I ditched the
case and the guitar hasn`t been in that case for at least a year but
still has an odd smell to it. Is exposing the guitar to ozone the only
way to remove the mildew? I`ve read lots of suggestions via my web
searches but most seem to involve masking the smell rather that fixing
the problem. Thanks.
Tony Moulder
I had the same problem for years and the replies were useless The absolute cure is a Shoes UV Sanitizers Sterilizer, bacteria/mold/mildew removing light for shoes sold on Amazon for around $50.00 or search Hone Depot for UV LED light bulbs and a short
pigtail light assembly. You will have to make it yourself. I prefer the safer shoe model as it doesn't get hot which could burn your guitar
Start for 30 minutes if you are not a satisfied
Another alternative is an Ozone Generator for around $70.00 also sold on Amazon.com
All methods I listed are guaranteed However the Ozone Generators are never to be used around any living animals us included.
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