Cleaning
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Regular cleaning of your guitar is
one of the most important ways you can
maintain
the finish and lengthen string life. After playing, wipe down your
instrument
to remove any perspiration from the instrument. Perspiration can
actually contain
acids that can be corrosive to the strings and metal parts of
the guitar. Gloss
finish guitars should be polished with polish formulated
specifically for musical
instruments, and a soft, treated guitar cloth or a cotton
rag. Abrasive rags
such a polyester can scratch the finish. Oil finished guitars
should be wiped
clean immediatelly after playing with a dry cotton rag only.
If your guitar
has become discolored due to extended use or heavy perspiration,
see a qualified
guitar repair person about methods to restore the oil finish to its
original
factory appearance.