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How do you clean a saddle bridge on a guitar?
Remove these crusty metal parts and give them a good soak in a mix of naphtha and 3-in-One Oil. This saturates the parts and helps loosen them up. I used a toothbrush to remove the corrosion and loose rust, then carefully removed the screws.
How do you polish nickel guitar hardware?
We have found that Blue Magic Liquid Metal Polish works very well in removing tarnish from our nickel hardware. Other metal polishes also work well. To clean and polish gold hardware, we recommend using furniture polish on a clean cloth (not a typo).
How do I clean my electric guitar?
5 Tips for Cleaning Your Guitar: Wipe the strings, neck and bridge often with a lint-free cloth. Wipe metal parts clean with a soft, dry polishing cloth. You don’t need to spray anything on them; simply wiping them off will usually suffice quite nicely. Clean finished wood surfaces—the body of your instrument,…
Can I make subtle changes to my Fender Stratocaster?
However, there are some important modifications that can be done to make subtle improvements to your guitar. Our focus here today is the iconic Fender Stratocaster- it includes improvements time tested and sworn upon by veterans of the guitar world. Compound these small adjustments and suddenly you have made a significant change to the instrument.
How do I take care of my acoustic guitar?
Preserve the life and improve the playability of your instrument. One of the best and easiest ways to take care of your guitar is to simply keep it clean. Dirt, dust, sweat, skin oil, spilled beverages, smoke and other gunk can prematurely age your guitar’s finish and hardware.
How do I clean my violin?
Fight back—some basic cleaning know-how can go a long way toward keeping your instrument looking beautiful. Wipe the strings, neck and bridge often with a lint-free cloth. Wipe metal parts clean with a soft, dry polishing cloth. You don’t need to spray anything on them; simply wiping them off will usually suffice quite nicely.