· Cleaning The most basic maintenance that any guitar needs is proper cleaning; cleaning is very important to the guitar, because, with time the guitar will pick up dirt and this will continue to build up and will eventually clog the guitar and hinder its performance.
Cleaning the guitar might seem very easy, and as a matter of fact it actually is but you are going to have to follow a few simple rules to make sure that you are cleaning the device properly and that you are not damaging the device in the process of cleaning.
Here are a few pointers to follow when cleaning you guitar.
· Do not Apply aerosol-based products directly onto the guitar If you are going to be cleaning your guitar with aerosol based products then you need to first apply the product onto a cloth, do not spray the guitar directly with aerosol based products because these could interfere with some of the mechanical parts of the guitar and eventually ruin the guitar, apply the aerosol onto a cloth and you can then use the cloth to wipe the guitar.
· Do not use any oil based or any greasy products Oil based products will damage the guitar also.
Avoid the use of oil based products altogether.
Some parts of the guitar will become loose if oil is applied to the guitar and if you get oil on the strings, playing the instrument will become extremely difficult and inefficient.
· Do not apply cleaning products to the strings The metal in which the strings are made of can erode with the application of strong, acidic or alkaline cleaning substances, avoid using any of these solutions on the strings.
When trying to clean the rest of the guitar, covering the strings with plastic can help in keeping the cleaning solvents out.
· Be mindful of the type of material Do not use guitar polish on the fretboard as that will damage it, be mindful of what the board is made of and avoid using anything that can damage it.
If you are unsure you should not use the product, you can try to contact the manufacturer or look for instructions within the packaging.
Ebony and Rosewood fretboards should not have cleaning agents applied to them at all.
· Storage Make sure the guitar is kept in a safe spot.
Place them in cases and bags to avoid any further damage.
Avoid spilling liquid on the guitar, especially if it is not water, as anything else would go a long way in damaging the guitar.
Cleaning the guitar might seem very easy, and as a matter of fact it actually is but you are going to have to follow a few simple rules to make sure that you are cleaning the device properly and that you are not damaging the device in the process of cleaning.
Here are a few pointers to follow when cleaning you guitar.
· Do not Apply aerosol-based products directly onto the guitar If you are going to be cleaning your guitar with aerosol based products then you need to first apply the product onto a cloth, do not spray the guitar directly with aerosol based products because these could interfere with some of the mechanical parts of the guitar and eventually ruin the guitar, apply the aerosol onto a cloth and you can then use the cloth to wipe the guitar.
· Do not use any oil based or any greasy products Oil based products will damage the guitar also.
Avoid the use of oil based products altogether.
Some parts of the guitar will become loose if oil is applied to the guitar and if you get oil on the strings, playing the instrument will become extremely difficult and inefficient.
· Do not apply cleaning products to the strings The metal in which the strings are made of can erode with the application of strong, acidic or alkaline cleaning substances, avoid using any of these solutions on the strings.
When trying to clean the rest of the guitar, covering the strings with plastic can help in keeping the cleaning solvents out.
· Be mindful of the type of material Do not use guitar polish on the fretboard as that will damage it, be mindful of what the board is made of and avoid using anything that can damage it.
If you are unsure you should not use the product, you can try to contact the manufacturer or look for instructions within the packaging.
Ebony and Rosewood fretboards should not have cleaning agents applied to them at all.
· Storage Make sure the guitar is kept in a safe spot.
Place them in cases and bags to avoid any further damage.
Avoid spilling liquid on the guitar, especially if it is not water, as anything else would go a long way in damaging the guitar.