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Guitar cleaning tips? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by emb@lemmy.world to c/guitars@lemmy.world

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I know this is probably beyond a dumb question I'm overthinking, but any special considerations to take when cleaning a guitar?

Finally had a string pop on my main electric after like 10 years, figured I should just replace that whole set. And while they're off, might as well give a nice touch up all around.

The basic obvious approach I have in mind is to use combos of paper towels, q-tips, warm soapy water, and isopropyl to remove any gunk I can see in any crevices, wipe down the surfaces, maybe polish any metal.

Any spots I might overlook? Do I need to be worried about water or alcohol coming in contact with the fretboard or any part of it?

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[–] OnfireNFS@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I usually use Lemon Oil on the fretboard (don't use it on maple). And just a Guitar Polish/Oil for the rest of it. I think this was the kit I bought

[–] emb@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Mine does happen to be maple. There are big differences in what's ok for that?

[–] pH3ra@lemmy.ml 2 points 5 days ago

Usually maple fretboards have a laquer finish so putting oil on them is useless

[–] OnfireNFS@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

I've never had a guitar with a maple fretboard. Someone else might be able to give you more information.

From a quick look online it looks like care for light wood fretboards is a bit different than dark wood fretboards like rosewood