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The Classical Guitar Tutorial for Beginners

How to care for your guitar (Do's and Don'ts)

Your guitar is a musical instrument. Sounds pretty obvious huh? But a musical instrument is a carefully crafted sound creation machine made out of exotic wood. A lot has gone into the design and building of it. It isn't like a piece of stereo equipment. It needs special consideration and care. Here are some tips and hints.	D Andrea Deluxe Guitar Care Kit A deluxe kit for taking care of your guitar. Contains Guitar Polish (4 oz.), Wood Care Guide, Lemon Oil (2 oz.), String Cleaner (2 oz.), Polishing Cloth (12" x 15" ).

Dont's Don't leave your guitar in extreme weather condition like the car when the heat is high Don't leave your guitar in a high humidity or damp location like the basement Don't lean your guitar against a wall when not using it. Keep it in a case. It is very easy for the guitar to tip over, fall, and be damaged. Don't play the guitar with dirty hands. The natural oil of your hands can shorten string life and damage the fine wood. Don't handle your guitar roughly - treat it gently with respect Don't place anything in the soundhole Don't use furniture polish or commercial cleaners on your guitar Do Clean your guitar regularly. I clean mine every time I change the strings. With the strings removed it is easy to inspect for damage or problems and clean all the small areas. Do use an approved polish and soft rag Do Inspect your guitar regularly for damage or issues Do change your strings regularly Do wash your hands before you play Get a case to keep your guitar in (For a classical guitar you should get a hard shell case)