{"id":40830,"date":"2017-03-25T10:15:43","date_gmt":"2017-03-25T09:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/?p=40830"},"modified":"2020-04-22T16:23:07","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T14:23:07","slug":"guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/learn\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean\/","title":{"rendered":"Guitar maintenance \u2013 The big spring clean"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Winter is finally over and it\u2019s time for the\u00a0big spring clean. But before you jump right into polishing up your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/guitars_and_basses.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guitar<\/a>, it is first necessary to carry out a small inspection and see how well it survived the cold season. This applies to all guitars, whether acoustic or electric.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Inspection<\/h3>\n<p>Central heating, during those cozy winters is loved by all, but by guitars not so much. If there is one thing that&#8217;s unforgiving, even for the less sensitive instruments, is too dry air. Slide your thumb and forefinger along the neck of your guitar. If you notice any frets clearly sticking out the edge, then you need to take action, as the too dry air deprived the wood of moisture and made it shrink.<\/p>\n<p>If your room has a high humidity, you can leave your instrument there for a few days, and with a bit of luck, it will recover. The more elegant solution, which keeps them in top shape all year round, is the use of special\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/guitar_humidifiers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guitar humidifiers<\/a>. These are available in a wide variety of designs, such as the<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/taylor_guitar_humidifier.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Taylor Guitar Humidifier<\/u><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/planet_waves_gh.htm?ref=search_rslt_Planet+Waves+PW-GH+Gitarrenbefeuchter_140164_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Planet Waves PW-GH<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/grover_humidifier_7960.htm?ref=search_rslt_Grover+Humidifier+7960_221378_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grover Humidifier 7960<\/a><\/strong>, which attach to the soundhole of your guitar or the\u00a0<strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/dunlop_herco_gitarren_humdifier_he360.htm?ref=search_rslt_Dunlop+Herco+Gitarren+Humdifier+HE360_407126_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dunlop Herco guitar Humdifier HE360<\/a>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong>and the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/planet_waves_pw_sih_01_humdifier.htm?ref=search_rslt_+Planet+Waves+PW-SIH-01_292113_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Planet Waves PW-SIH-01<\/a><\/strong> to keep the\u00a0humidity in\u00a0the\u00a0guitar case\u00a0at a healthy level.\u00a0It is also advisable to check the condition of your guitar from time to time.\u00a0The\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/harley_benton_humi_doctor.htm?ref=search_rslt_Harley+Benton+Humi+Doctor_375784_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harley Benton Humi Doctor<\/a><\/strong> which\u00a0indicates\u00a0the current humidity in percentage is ideal for this purpose.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 16%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-40830 gallery-columns-6 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-13-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-19-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-14-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-11-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-4-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-15-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>If the\u00a0spring inspection\u00a0does not\u00a0reveal\u00a0any problems, then you can start with the maintenance program and your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/guitars_and_basses.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guitar<\/a>\u00a0will look as good as new soon again.<\/p>\n<p>All wood and varnish types are different, which means you should first find out what type of wood your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/guitars_and_basses.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guitar<\/a>\u00a0is, whether it is\u00a0lacquered, and if so, what type of lacquer.\u00a0Check whether the manufacturer provided\u00a0care\u00a0instructions which you need to follow, as not all cleaning products are suitable for all guitars.\u00a0When in doubt, you can always contact our experts who will have the answers to all your questions.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some tips on how to proceed including\u00a0the necessary products.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Neck<\/h3>\n<p>It is easier to clean\u00a0necks and fretboards\u00a0which are lacquered, as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/cleaning_agents.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cleaning agents<\/a>\u00a0used can later also be used for the body.\u00a0Caution should be exercised with older guitars, where the\u00a0lacquered layer has defects or with bright\u00a0maple fretboards.\u00a0Here, the cleaning should be done dry, as liquid detergents can\u00a0cause\u00a0discoloration.\u00a0For non-lacquered rosewood or ebony fretboards, we recommend <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/sandberg_fingerboard_oil.htm?ref=search_rslt_Sandberg+Fingerboard+Oil_263828_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sandberg Fingerboard Oil<\/a><\/u><u>,<\/u><u>\u00a0<\/u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/dunlop_lemon_oil.htm?ref=search_rslt_Dunlop+Lemon+Oil_189610_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dunlop Lemon Oil<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/gewa_viol_violinenoel_464800.htm?ref=search_rslt_Viol+Pflegemittel_125023_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Viol Cleaning Fluid<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or specially designed products such as\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/dunlop_formula65_fingerboardkit.htm?ref=search_rslt_Dunlop+Formula+65+Griffbrett+Pflegeset_158192_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dunlop Formula 65 Fretboard Kit<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/prs_acc3101_poliertuch.htm?ref=search_rslt_PRS+PS-ACC-3131+Poliertuch_137387_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PRS PS-ACC-3131 Polishing Cloth<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is not just one of the best products on the market, but it is one of the many products we have to offer which will ensure thorough cleaning without scratching the surface.\u00a0For stubborn dirt give it a light soak, as for very dark fretboards you can use steel wool at 0000 or finer.\u00a0Those who prefer an all-in-one solution, can choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/cleaning_agents.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cleaning agent<\/a>\u00a0such as the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/ghs_gorgomyte.htm?ref=search_rslt_GHS+Gorgomyte_205820_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GHS Gorgomyte<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>:\u00a0Loosen the strings and remove them from the nut for\u00a0easier access.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 25%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-40830 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-17-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-17-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-17-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-17.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-16-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-9-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Strings<\/h3>\n<p>If the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/strings.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">strings<\/a>\u00a0remain on the guitar, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/cleaning_agents.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">care products<\/a>\u00a0such as the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/ghs_fast_fret.htm?ref=search_rslt_GHS+Fast+Fret_104761_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GHS Fast Fret<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/cleaning_agents.html?filter=true&amp;feature-12882=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">special string cleaners<\/a>\u00a0such as the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/dunlop_formula65_fingerboardkit.htm?ref=search_rslt_Dunlop+Formula65_158192_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dunlop Formula65<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/fender_speed_slick_string_cleaner.htm?ref=search_rslt_Fender+Speed+Slick_323497_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fender Slick Speed<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0will not only clean the strings and make them more durable, but also does well for the\u00a0fretboard.\u00a0A cleaning agent\u00a0and\u00a0conditioner combo,\u00a0such as the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/planet_waves_string_lubricantcleaner.htm?ref=search_rslt_D%5C%27Addario+XLR8+String+Lubricant+%26+Cleaner_273594_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">D&#8217;Addario XLR8 String Lubricant &amp;\u00a0Cleaner Set<\/a><\/strong>, improve the longevity of the strings while simultaneously reducing noise when playing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Coated strings\u00a0generally\u00a0do not require any special <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/cleaning_agents.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cleaning agents<\/a>, cleanliness is ensured by wiping them with a lint-free, slightly moist\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/cleaning_agents.html?filter=true&amp;feature-12883=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cloth<\/a>\u00a0after playing.\u00a0The first choice is\u00a0high quality microfiber\u00a0cloths\u00a0like the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/lakewood_microfiber_polishing_cloth.htm?ref=search_rslt_Lakewood+Microfiber+Polishing+Cloth_244142_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lakewood Microfiber Polishing Cloth<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-40830 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-300x221.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-7-300x159.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-7-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-7-768x408.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-7.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"273\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-2-273x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-2-273x300.jpg 273w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-2.jpg 545w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 273px) 100vw, 273px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Frets<\/h3>\n<p>Not only does fine\u00a0steel wool\u00a0make un-lacquered fretboards look as good as new, they also polish the frets.\u00a0To give the frets a more intense treatment, there are special\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/cleaning_agents.html?filter=true&amp;feature-12883=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">polishing cloths<\/a>\u00a0or sets available such as the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/dunlop_micro_fine.htm?ref=search_rslt_Dunlop+Micro+Fine+Bundst%E4bchen+Politur+Set+5410_181393_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dunlop Micro Fine Guitar Polish\u00a05410<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/goeldo_fret_polishing_rubber.htm?ref=search_rslt_G%F6ldo+Fret+Polishing+Rubber_315680_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">G\u00f6ldo Fret Polishing Rubber<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-40830 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-10-300x239.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-10-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-10.jpg 752w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-6-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-6.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>:\u00a0The\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/goeldo_ws045_fretboard_guard.htm?ref=search_rslt_G%F6ldo+WS045+Fretboard+Guards_117877_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">G\u00f6ldo WS045 Fretboard Guard<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is recommended to protect the wood between the frets.\u00a0Do not forget to cover the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/pickups.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pickups<\/a>, or else they will collect the metal debris from the frets and steel!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-40886 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/lentretien-de-la-guitare-19.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/lentretien-de-la-guitare-19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/lentretien-de-la-guitare-19-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/lentretien-de-la-guitare-19-768x262.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"398\" height=\"136\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Hardware<\/h3>\n<p>Once\u00a0the fretboard\u00a0and\u00a0frets\u00a0are done, it\u2019s time to clean the hardware. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/cleaning_agents.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cleaning agents<\/a>\u00a0like the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/harley_benton_hardware_polish.htm?ref=search_rslt_Harley+Benton+Hardware+Polish+Pflegeset_229648_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Harley Benton Hardware Polish<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or the<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/fender_custom_shop_guitar_polish.htm?ref=search_rslt_Fender+Custom+Shop+Guitar+Polish_305294_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fender Custom Shop Guitar Polish<\/a><\/strong>, will provide bridges, tuning heads and all other\u00a0metal\u00a0parts a new shine to them.\u00a0Lubricants\u00a0such as the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/gewa_micro_teflon.htm?ref=search_rslt_Gewa+Micro+Teflon_108672_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gewa Micro Teflon<\/a><\/strong>, ensure for smooth operating tuning heads, as for the saddle, lubricants such as <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/search_dir.html?bf=&amp;sw=Big+Bends+Nut+Sauce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Big Bends Nut Sauce<\/a><\/u><u>,<\/u><u>\u00a0<\/u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/super_vee_super_glide_nut_evolution.htm?ref=search_rslt_Super+Vee+Super+Glide+Nut+Evolution_333273_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Super Vee Super Glide Nut\u00a0Evolution<\/a> <\/strong>are recommended.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-40830 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-12-300x280.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-12-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-12.jpg 643w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-8-300x166.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-8-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-8-768x424.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-8.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-18-300x283.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-18-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-18.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Body<\/h3>\n<p>The easiest way to maintain your guitar is to use product sets such as the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/dandrea_gitarren_pflege_set_deluxe.htm?ref=search_rslt_+dAndrea+Gitarrenpflege-Set+Deluxe_179172_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">d&#8217;Andrea Guitar Care Kit Deluxe<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/dunlop_maintenance_kit.htm?ref=search_rslt_Dunlop+Maintenance+Kit_151883_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dunlop Maintenance Kit<\/a><\/strong>, which usually contains everything you need.\u00a0But of course in our wide\u00a0selection, you will also find a lot of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/cleaning_agents.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">individual cleaning and polishing agents<\/a>, specific to the type of lacquer or wood of your guitar.\u00a0Some in the form of a spray like the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/dunlop_formula_no_65_16_oz.htm?ref=search_rslt_Dunlop+Formula+No.+65_273193_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dunlop Formula No.\u00a065<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or as a cream like the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/prs_polish_acc3111.htm?ref=search_rslt_PRS+Polish+ACC-3111_137392_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PRS Polish ACC-\u00a03111<\/a><\/strong>, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/cleaning_agents.html?filter=true&amp;feature-12884=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wax<\/a>\u00a0products such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/dunlop_carnauba_wax.htm?ref=search_rslt_Dunlop+Carnauba+Wax_145931_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dunlop Carnauba Wax<\/a><\/strong>, or wax-free products like the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/ghs_guitar_gloss_nonwax.htm?ref=search_rslt_GHS+Gloss+Non-Wax_116327_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GHS Gloss Non-Wax<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0Many brands offer their own care products for their guitars, which guarantee a risk-free application for special surfaces or varnishes.\u00a0This includes the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/gibson_luthiers_choice.htm?ref=search_rslt_Gibson+Luthiers+Choice+AILC-975_172116_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gibson Luthiers Choice AILC-975<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0as well as the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/fender_cs_delxue_guitar_care_kit.htm?ref=search_rslt_Fender+CS+Deluxe+Guitar+Care+_332033_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fender CS Deluxe Guitar Care Kit<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-40830 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-3-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-3.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-5-300x259.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-5-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-5.jpg 694w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-1-260x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-1-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/guitar-maintenance-big-spring-clean-1.jpg 519w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>These suggestions apply largely to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/steel_string_acoustic_guitars.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">acoustic guitars<\/a>.\u00a0However, it is imperative that you follow the manufacturer\u2019s maintenance instructions, because detailed information about lacquers or other finishes are often rare.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Special\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/cleaning_agents.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cleaning and care agents<\/a>\u00a0such as the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/planet_waves_pwmpc_microfasertuch.htm?ref=search_rslt_Planet+Waves+PW-MPC_159627_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Planet Waves PW-MPC<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is not a luxury, as common cotton household\u00a0rags frequently leave thin marks and scratches on the lacquer.<\/p>\n<p>One more for the road: of course you can\u00a0loosen\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/strings.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">strings<\/a>\u00a0when cleaning the guitar.\u00a0But the easiest is when it\u2019s &#8220;naked&#8221;\u00a0in front of you and you can reach every corner effortlessly.\u00a0Plus a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/strings.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fresh set of strings<\/a>\u00a0crowns it all, and makes for the perfect finalisation\u00a0to a great spring clean.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do you have any questions or comments?\u00a0We look forward to your feedback!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"advads-content-injection-before-content advads-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"advads-3698718977\"><div class=\"advads-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><div id=\"advads-1999678586\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/index.html?utm_medium=display&#038;utm_source=partnersite&#038;utm_campaign=branding&#038;utm_content=thoshop&#038;utm_term=gemischt\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"2502_Gear_Banner_Gemischt_729x90_EN_v01\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/2502_Gear_Banner_Gemischt_729x90_EN_v01.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/2502_Gear_Banner_Gemischt_729x90_EN_v01.jpg 728w, 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