Keep it inside the soundhole when you are not using it so that the wood doesn't dry out. This is especially important if you live in a hot, dry climate.
CLEANING
Another aspect of your guitar care program should be regular cleaning.
Simply wiping down the neck and body after each use will not only keep it looking good, it will also sound better.
Over time the oils from your fingertips begin to accumulate on the surface of the strings and they lose their brilliance. Try to maintain the habit of wiping down your strings with a soft cotton cloth after each use. This will help to limit corrosion and extend their life.
Dunlop makes a nice
guitar maintenance kit.
It was specially developed to provide
everything necessary to keep your guitar in tip-top condition.
CHANGING STRINGS
When you notice your strings are showing signs of wear and sounding dull, it's time to change them. How often you have to change your strings will generally depend on how much you play your guitar.
Some professionals put
new strings
on their guitar before every perfomance.
This could mean changing them every day or even more! Of course, you won't need to do it that often. Perhaps every 1-3 months. This is where you will have to exercise your own judgement and some common sense to decide what works best for you. If you are in the habit of cleaning them after each use, they will tend to last longer.
MORE HELP
If you've never changed your guitar strings before, it might seem a like a daunting task. Please read my article titled:
It offers valuable help, explaining each step in detail.
That's about all I have for now.
Remember to establish a good
guitar care
routine.
It will insure many long years of musical fun and enjoyment!
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