Breedlove bj350 Guía Del Usuario

Congratulations on choosing your new Breedlove instrument. To preserve 

the remarkable tone and playability of your Breedlove, we have some simple 

suggestions that will help your instrument last a lifetime. Over 200 years 

of combined expertise at Breedlove and extensive industry knowledge has 

contributed to the recommendations found in this guide. 

As with any high quality solid wood instrument, humidity and temperature 

are very important factors affecting the health and well-being of your guitar 

or mandolin. Humidity and temperature are easily monitored and regulated 

with the right accessories - specifically, a thermometer and a hygrometer. 

 

 

 

 

 

You can take an in-the-case approach to humidity control, or you can treat 

the entire room in which your instrument will be kept. Measure the relative 

humidity (RH) and temperature of your storage environment to determine 

if it is suitable. Measuring daily for a week or two will help you determine 

whether conditions are stable. Your Breedlove guitar was built in a controlled 

environment with an RH of approximately 45% at a temperature of 70º F. An 

RH of between 40% and 50% at this same temperature will ensure a suitable 

environment for your Breedlove. Note that RH is temperature-dependent. Air 

with 45% RH at 60º F does not have the same water content as air at 70º F 

with 45% RH.

If your storage environment is below 40% RH, invest in a humidifier with 

variable controls to establish proper RH. If the environment is above 50% 

RH, a variable-control dehumidifier will be needed to achieve optimal RH. 

Humidifiers and dehumidifiers are available at most department stores, and in 

addition to being essential for the health of your instrument, they’re good for 

you too.

Note: This manual covers Breedlove acoustic guitars and mandolins, as well 

as Breedlove Chambered electric guitars. Humidity and temperature control 

are vital for the health of acoustic instruments, and a properly humidified 

environment will also be beneficial for electric guitars.

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