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Références pour l’inspiration
General maintenance.
To prevent the guitar from suffering from sudden changes in temperature, avoid leaving it near heaters, air conditioners, etc. Of course, the least suitable place to leave our guitar for a long time is the trunk of the car.
When we move from one place to another with a noticeable temperature difference, it is convenient to take the guitar out of its case or crate and, without touching it, let it adjust to the new temperature.
Maintenance of the glove box.
The head is the only mechanical part of our guitar. Its maintenance is very simple. It suffices to grease it once or twice a year.
To lubricate it, you can use any industrial machine oil.
Maintenance of the tuning fork.
It is convenient to moisturize the touch every now and then, but always after cleaning it. There are many oils for this that can be easily found in any instrument store.
The best way to keep our fingerboard clean is to always play with clean hands and run a rag over the strings every time we finish playing, thus removing any leftover sweat that remains on them and ends up settling on the fingerboard. and incidentally, we extend the life of our ropes.
Maintenance of the guitar body.
The big mistake is to use furniture cleaning products that contain abrasives. Not all products contain it, but the vast majority do. You can find specific guitar cleaning products that do not contain abrasives at any instrument store. Despite this, one of the most effective methods of cleaning a polyurethane varnished classical, acoustic or flamenco guitar is to lightly moisten a chamois leather with water and clean it thoroughly.
Do not use these products if the guitar is varnished with nitrocellulose or shellac, as there are specific products for these varnishes and there is not much variety on the market.
In the event of a crack in the top, sides or back, given the complexity of the repair, the best thing to do is not to take any risks and bring the guitar to a nearby luthier or to the workshop. the brand so that they can fix the problem. They have the means and the experience. A poorly repaired crack can open over time and ruin your instrument.
Basic tips.
As you can see, it is very easy to keep our guitar up to date. Avoid sudden changes in temperature and humidity, clean it regularly, grease the tuning pegs from time to time ...
If you are not going to use the guitar for a while or if you are going to be transporting it on an airplane, to avoid neck problems caused by excess tension, release the strings until you are going to use it.
And don't forget that it's always safer to carry it in a case, although it's not always the most comfortable option.
Here are some brands that can help you keep your guitar clean. If you know of any more, we'll be happy to add them:
Rack mount for storing multiple guitars
If you have a nice collection of guitars, then the rack stand is perfect for you. The latter can accommodate up to 10 guitars. Easy to assemble, it is suitable for professional use: concerts, rehearsals, etc.
If the main advantage is to accommodate several guitars at the same time, the rack is logically a little more expensive.
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