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| Posted: Thu Jun 4th, 2009 04:51 pm |
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salty dodd Approved 
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When I replace the strings, I like to do a cleaning of the wood finish, and between the frets, etc. Any suggestions on what to use for cleaning the wood, and for the care of the wood finish? I want to do this with my guitar as well, and I think the pick guard is plastic.
____________________ best, Salty |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 4th, 2009 05:16 pm |
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Will Approved 
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A dab of lemon oil (or something comparable made for guitars) on a soft rag (or soft paper towel) works well for cleaning the wood of the fretboard and preventing the wood from drying out. It's best to do this with all of the strings removed to prevent the strings from picking up oil.
____________________ Will http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/297/ Loose Change & Friends http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/245/ http://loosechangeandfriends.com The Earth Tones http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/337/ A Bunch Of Coconuts http://abunchofcoconuts.com |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 4th, 2009 05:53 pm |
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salty dodd Approved
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Thank you Will, Would that be the same for the main body? I want to clean off finger prints, etc. Does the lemon oil help to preserve the wood? I suppose I would have to find it at a music store. I have heard of acquaintances using Pledge, but am a little hesitant.
____________________ best, Salty |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 4th, 2009 06:55 pm |
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Will Approved
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Gibson sells a brand of oil-based "guitar polish" in a small pump spray bottle, available at most music stores. The lemon oil that I used is furniture grade (sold under the "Old English" label). You can use the oil to clean the body of the instrument as well. Avoid using any wax-based products because they will eventually clog the pores of the wood and the buildup will be difficult to remove. To keep your instrument clean thereafter, I recommend using a micro-fiber towel, like the kind sold for washing and polishing your car. I buy them at Sam's Club, where they are sold in bunches of 24 for under $10. The advantage of micro-fiber is that they are extremely soft and ultra-absorbent; they'll take fingerprints right off without having to use water or any external cleaning agent. They also work great for polishing anything glossy that needs frequent removal of fingerprints.
____________________ Will http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/297/ Loose Change & Friends http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/245/ http://loosechangeandfriends.com The Earth Tones http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/337/ A Bunch Of Coconuts http://abunchofcoconuts.com |
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| Posted: Fri Jun 5th, 2009 06:14 pm |
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salty dodd Approved
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I called my local luthier, and he was describing several products that he has on hand, right in line with what you are saying Will, thank you.
____________________ best, Salty |
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| Posted: Sat Jun 6th, 2009 11:47 pm |
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holleyhall Approved 
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Pledge will only cause build-up (especially on fiddles!!). You can also buy guitar polish at the music store. It conditions the wood and shines up the finish.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 17th, 2009 12:01 pm |
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ichadwick Approved 
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Dunlop has a line of similar products that I get locally. They have both a guitar polish/cleaner and fretboard oil/cleaner. I swear by both. Pledge is okay for solid-body instruments, if you're meticulous about wiping it all up afterwards, but you may periodically have to use another cleaner to do some touchup if you leave small amounts behind, because they will build up.
____________________ Ian ------------------------------------------- Ukulele reviews: http://www.ianchadwick.com/essays/ukuleles.htm Harmonica reviews: http://www.ianchadwick.com/essays/harmonicas.htm |
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