If one plans, purchases & installs the required gadgets properly, anyone would be able to create professionally competent recordings right out of their home.
Most people can play the guitar or bass very well but seldom spend much time caring or tending to their lovely instruments’ needs. A good sounding player is half the result of a well maintained instrument! So here are some basic tips that you can follow to keep your instrument in perfect shape & sound for decades.
- Don’t forget to change your strings regularly.
- Always clean your hands before you play to remove sweat or oil.
- Always keep your guitar in the case when not in use.
- Always wipe your strings before use and wipe and oil them after use.
- Clean the fretboard at least once a week.
- Always rest the guitar on a stand in the upright position.
- Keep the tuning pegs clean.
- Always avoid any extreme temperatures.
- Once a while, use a humidifier (for acoustic guitars).
- Remove any dirt accumulated on the bridge.
- Regularly lubricate the guitar nut and tuning pegs.
- Be sure to check, clean & tighten the cable jack output.
- Always check the neck for any warping or bowing.
- Remember to clean the control knobs with an approved contact cleaner.
- Remove dust & grime around the pickups with cleaner cloth & a vacuum cleaner.
- Attend to any small cracks and repair them immediately.
- Never expose your guitar to direct sunlight.
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