hey guys and dolls, i have a quick ques.


i bought a guitar off from somebody, and when i received the guitar, it has a smoke smell, is there anyway to get rid of that smell? i have the case open to air it out.

If the case is fur-lined, it probably smells worse than the guitar itself. I would recommend dousing the case inside and out with Febreze or a similar product.

As for the guitar, I'll defer to the true experts on the site. Would Lemon Pledge help or hurt?

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ive used the lemon scent pledge spray, i used a smell free cloth and wiped it for 15 min.its still smells but not as bad, the case i havent smelled yet ...let me check ....the case isnt as bad at the guitar, but i will use febreze

Deth is that smoke like in cigarettes? Either way just give the guitar a good cleaning and polishing and leave it out of the case for a few days and it will eventualy air out .The case on the other hand might never totaly get rid of the smell.If you have a yard with a shed or some covering I would leave it outside and open for a while and see if it clears up .Good luck.

I also wonder whether changing out the pickguard might help.

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I really like all them "Aster" guitars. You know, like the Stratoc, Telec and Jazzm.

Temptation is to use a very good clean, soft white cloth, barely damp with distilled water. And clean the cloth often by rinsing it out.

Smoke will deposit on top of the instrument surface and many of the (several hundred) chemicals in it are water-soluble.

Recommendation is NOT to use something like Pledge because it has a 'glosscoat' in it and that may seal in the smoke.

Remember to take off the strings and clean the fretboard and headstock, as well. Best of fortune.

I've never understood this. I personally haven't ever run across a guitar that smelled like smoke. But I would say a simple Meguire's coat on the body and back of the neck, and lemon oil on the fret-board should do the trick. It's the same cleaning I regularly do anyway.

Must be Cigar or Pipe smoke. I'm not sure cigarette smoke is strong enough to make a guitar smell like smoke.

thanks guys,i will use a dry damp cloth and wipe it again. right now it's not as smelly. The case doesnt smell as bad as the guitar did.

Deth,what kind of smoke did it smell like.I mean I smoke I have been in smoke filled clubs is this like a house on fire type smell or a chemical smoke type smell.I just cant figure it out as if there were any type of fire the case would have burn marks kind of weird and puzzling.Could you ask the guy you got it from what the smell is.If you feel funny say it in a joking way you know like WOA What do you smoke 5 packs a day

Just start smoking, and soon you will not notice it...

Just Kidding! DO NOT START SMOKING if you do not smoke already.

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I have heard that putting baking soda in a sock then putting it in the case with the guitar helps. Never tried it though.

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Makes sense. It works in the fridge. Mike

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lol , nah its more like cig smoke but the smell is fading.. its airing out, the case is fine...i do not smoke and i wont be starting anytime soon lol

[quote="cvilleira"]I have heard that putting baking soda in a sock then putting it in the case with the guitar helps. Never tried it though.[/quote

how bout the stuff they sprinkle on carpets. put it in a small open container and leave it in a closed case. should do the trick. i wouldn't sprinkle it in the case. then leave the case open to air out the smell of the carpet fresh.