In order to enjoy the full life and playability of your instrument, it is paramount that you keep it is the best possible condition. Often, it can come secondary to playing, but if you want to continue to play for a longer time, then keeping it in the best condition is vital. We have assembled the best ways to keep it in perfect condition follow these tips and your guitar will last as long as want it to!
Post-practice
A common problem amongst guitarists is the deterioration of the strings. If they start to rust they become much rougher, and also will be more likely to cut into your fingers. If your fingers are cut, then you are not going to be able to play as well, so its vital to make sure you dont get to this stage. All you need to do is as soon as you have finished practicing, take a soft cloth and gently clean the strings.
This very simple action will rid your strings of all the dirt, oil and sweat that accumulates. Another good idea is, before you case your guitar, to apply a layer of conditioner. You can pick these up for less than ten dollars, so they are relatively cheap and are great for preventing the oxidization of the strings which causes them to rust.
Clean the fretboard
The next time you change your strings, take a look at the fretboards and clean them with a damp cloth. As well as the strings, there can often be an accumulation of dirt and grease around the fretboards. If unchecked, this can damage the sound of the guitar, and eventually the integrity of the instrument.
Care for your body!
All you need to do is polish it regularly with a lint-free cloth. Make sure you use only guitar-specific polishes some of the more widely available household polishes are more likely to be abrasive and cause some serious damage. A lot of people neglect the body of the guitar as they focus too much on the strings and the fretboard. Whilst these do need a lot of attention, paying a bit of attention to the body of your guitar will prolong its life by a large factor.
Storage
Whilst most guitars are tolerant to a range of temperatures, excessive moisture will cause swelling which in turn causes the wood to warp and affects the overall sound. For ideal conditions, you should be looking at storing your guitar at around 50% humidity and a temperature of around 25 degrees C. Your guitar is a very sensitive instrument, and is extremely sensitive to the environment in which it is stored. Wood is a porous substance, which means it can absorb moisture.
Scratches
It may sound obvious, but youd be amazed at how many people have made this mistake! Before you even start to play, make sure you have removed all your jewellery and other accoutrements that may damage your guitar. The obvious things are things like bracelets and rings, but I have also seen expensive guitars scratched badly by something as simple as a belt buckle!
You can prolong the lifespan of your guitar by applying simple common sense in the majority of cases. Its not really rocket science and if you treat your guitar with the respect that it deserves then you will find the rewards are much higher.
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I have to admit that I wasn’t a big fan of 4Minute because I’m a big fan of 2NE1, but after listening to their song and seeing the dance, I actually liked it, and from learning this dance, the song grew on me. So I wish 4Minute the best! =] Hey everyone, so I hope you guys enjoy this video! Also, this is my first time adding a BLOOPER, which is towards the ending, featuring Rhythm Junkies Krew member B-Boy Sonny D! This song took me a while to learn, but it was easier than SHINee’s Juliette …
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MV : 4 Minute (포미닛) - Hot Issue (핫이슈) “for HD add &fmt=22″ Members : ~ Kim Hyun Ah (김현아) - ex WG ~ Nam Ji Hyun (남지현) ~ Heo Ga Yoon (허가윤) ~ Jeon Ji Yoon (전지윤) ~ Kwon SoHyun (권소현) Singer : 4 Minute Mini Album : Hot Issue Date : End of June 2009 Tracklist : 01. Hot Issue - My Opinion : Now we have the preview and we can see they are really pretty .. They are a mix WG & AS .. that’s not bad at all :p I think a lot of people will say it’s a copy of 2ne1 but for me no lol …
19 June 2009 @ MB : 4 Minute (포미닛) - HOT DEBUT ‘Hot Issue (핫이슈)’ Mnet debut HD 090618 : youtube.com MV HD 720p : youtube.com MV Karaoke + English Sub HD 720p : youtube.com Photoshoot HD 090616 : youtube.com After Mnet yesterday where a lot of people think they are bad .. in majority 2ne1 fans ahah .. Well yesterday was a good perf for their debut, yeah a lot of them have a younger voice but they are not woman and I think if you listen a lot of girls group have younger voice lol .. So …
6 July 2009 @ CF : 4 Minute (포미닛) - New Song ‘Music’ Sony Walkman Tips ~ HQ : &fmt=18 ; HD : &fmt=22 Alright everybody that’s the korean CF for new Sony Walkman .. And for an exclusivity they use a short part of 4 Minute new song ^^ So I have a lot of info about their Mini Album .. It’s coming for the beginning of August .. Music is composed by the same producer like Hot Girl by Seeya. I know we have 5 or 6 tracks .. One is Hot Issue, another one it’s the remix and after we have Music …
14 June 2009 @ Studio : Heo Ga Yoon (허가윤) (4 Minute 포미닛) - 마음이 다쳐서 (Heart Damage) “for HD add &fmt=22″ Teaser : youtube.com It’s the 1st video who is out for promoting the member .. The full song & MV (?) is for tomorrow ^^ I can’t wait :p Please reply ^_^
