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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:19 am
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I agree that hanging it on the wall (I have some foam mounted in behind so the body can't get knocked directly against the wall,) in a climate controlled room, temperature, and humidity, is the best storage method. As stated above I use a drop of 3-in-1 oil on parts that are subject to rusting.

Also if you have rusted parts, you can give em a bath in a diluted Naptha solution(3 parts Naptha, 1 part 3-in-1 oil,), followed by a dip in some acetone to clean em up.

Also maple fretboard, i just clean the same way as the body, like people said above, clean cloth, maybe some breath if needed, not big on polish.

Rosewood will need treatment 1 or 2 times a year, depending on climate. I treat it the same time I do a set up, and maybe a trussrod adjustment. The feelings on 'lemon oil' are mixed. some feel it can attack the glue on the frets, but I think those people are absolutely soaking the board, when you need only a really small amount. Personally I follow Dan Erlewine's advice and use Linseed Oil, Pure Linseed Oil, not the boiled stuff, although some people use that too. Just trail a small amount on, with a 'Q-Tip Swab' use very little, and be extra careful around the fret slots, and wipe off after a minute. The issues people have with the various treatments seems to be when they use a lot.

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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 4:06 pm
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bananafingers wrote:
If you want it to stay nice, don't touch or play it, and don't scratch it.


I'm not worried about it at all. I would just like to keep it in a good condition for a long time so I can get to play it for a long time.
I know I can't keep it in a perfect condition forever. I play it every day and I don't want to get ruined too soon.


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camerilo wrote:
im a noob but heres one,
avoid plaing it whilst wearing a zipped top thus avoiding unnessesary scratches on the back.

however i don't know why you would want to keep it perfect anyway unless you plan on selling it, all these little marks and scratches give a guitar it's own charictor,
especialy wear on the fretboard, it shows a loved and well played guitar.
to many people want a guitar because it is "cool" to have a guitar.
a guitar is to be played and loved, not just for it's looks but it's sound and feel.
just my humble opinion.


I agree with that, that's kinda why fender came out with the road worn series. I play my guitar alot out in public and I want the people to enjoy my guitar visually as well. I worked hard for my axe and I want to keep it looking good as well as sounding great! Thanks for the tip!


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