As the weather gets colder and heaters start to come on, wooden instruments become vulnerable to dryness-related damage. Wood expands and contracts with the fluctuation between humid and dry conditions. This is why string players will notice their pegs starting...
There are a number of ways to tell if 
an instrument is nice or not, regardless of price range. From the craftsmanship, to the pegs, to the bridge, each fitting and characteristic can help you discover if an instrument is fine or not.
K.J.P. from Deer Park asks:
Do I really need to humidify my instrument?
I never had a problem before and don't like rubber hoses in the soundholes.
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