How to Clean Your Guitar

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Tip 1 - Rag-Time: How to Clean Your Guitar for Better Tone

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by INC 00 GNIT 0 | permalink

There are a few guidelines that need to be followed when tackling the dirt, grease, perspiration and smoke that may have accumulated on your guitar, either from regular use or neglect; otherwise you risk permanently damaging the quality and resonance of your instrument.
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For further reading: http://www2.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Features/en-us/guitar-cleaning-0104-2011.aspx ^[1]

Tip 2 - Guitar Shop 101: Safe Ways to Clean Your Guitar's Finish

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by REDEYE 12 | permalink

When caring for a guitar, your first line of defense is to wipe down its neck, strings, and body after you play. But that’s just the beginning.
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For further reading: http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/19960-guitar-shop-101-safe-ways-to-clean-your-guitars-finish ^[2]