More Simple Precautions

Here are some more procedures you should follow in order to keep your guitar in the best condition possible. The first one is to WASH YOUR HANDS, like I explained in my other post your body secretes oils that attract dirt and grime, and washing your hands can be beneficial and promotes longer string life. Never get a zip-up gig bag. Invest in a case although they are expensive it will be worth your while. Always put it in its case because it protects it from temperature change and other environmental “hazards” to your guitar. Also before putting it away make sure you wipe it down with a damp cloth to get rid of the dirt and hand oils. I’ve said this more than once, “strings are vital,” make sure that you adjust your guitar’s neck and bridge to be suitable for the gauge of the strings you are using and don’t change gauges too often. Also when restringing never remove all of the strings at once, remove them one at a time at a steady pace to keep the guitar neck healthy. Change your strings regularly, again as I said in my other post, changing strings can protect the finish and hardware of your guitar, so change them every so often to prevent high cost repairs. Lastly, you need to play your guitar! Leaving it alone, abandoned, then deciding to play it is not good for it so play it once in a while to keep it happy. J

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