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Maintenance and cleaning of a Gibson Les Paul Studio?
Hey guys, recently bought a Gibson Les Paul Studio (amazing guitar I might add) and I wondered how clean this baby? I was thinking about getting some body scrub and manage own chain / But I was wondering is that safe? All products chemicals and compounds in the paint I should stay away from? Besides, how often should I polish the guitar? I guess not after each use, as this probably would put the finishing touch. Thank you very much!
Personally I try to stay away from any kind of solvent unless absolutely need to remove gum or sticky. Soap and hot water for everything, basically, and dry thoroughly afterwards. For the fingerboard, fitting time to time is a good idea … all small changes channel (or every 6 months, or where the neck begins to feel dry) to wipe the handle well with a little soap and water, dry thoroughly, then rub a small amount of oil in the wood. Personally, I used olive oil, and have never had a problem. Many people prefer to use lemon oil or some type of mineral oil, but I do not like these options, because both contain distallates oil, and do not want this kind of thing about my guitar. Many luthiers use almond oil, which can be expensive, but worth it totally, in my opinion. I do not care how many times they are Poles. Whatever you feel comfortable. Again, no harsh chemicals, just a wet cotton 100% … are sold in music stores, or you can simply use an old clean white shirt 100% cotton shirt like me. I do not own chain. I do not see the joke. I wipe my strings when I remember after playing with a T-shirt above. Simply the best things you can do for their strings, the durability of living considerably. I also use what is called fast charge to SGA, the chain lubricant minimizes the creaking sound movable finger, but also helps to protect the strings of oil and dirt on the fingertips. I have put in place before and after play. When replacing strings, clean material over a shirt (very practical, I tell you), that help prevent oxidation and all that crap. Goo really gunky or what can be removed with a razor blade (careful!). I've heard of people using gasoline (own version of lighter fluid or start) to clean up the bad guys, but it is his vocation. Honestly, I heard people using motor oil on your fingerboard. Crazy bastards! Theoretically it should work, but …. eeewww? If you have questions, call someone in a real music store, not Guitar Center / Sam Ash unless you know that for some they know their isht. They tend to be the minimum wage, unskilled workers, mimicking others have said, unfortunately. Saul
DIY GUITAR – Part 16: Final Sanding and Polishing
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