Maintenance method of classical guitars

The material used for most guitars is natural wood, which is very easy to change with the weather. No wooden musical instrument can be applied to any different climatic environment without the risk of cracking and deformation.

Here is the content list:

●Climatic factors

●Replacement of classical guitar strings

●Maintenance of classical guitar fingerboard

Climatic factors

Most guitars are made of natural wood, which is very easy to change with the weather. No wooden musical instrument can be applied to any different climatic environment without the risk of cracking and deformation. Generally, the humidity suitable for guitar maintenance is about 60%, but it is still necessary to determine the range of humidity for the guitar according to the climate characteristics of the country of origin. Our company took this factor into consideration in the guitar production process and carried out some necessary treatment on the wood before production. Do not store the guitar in extreme climatic conditions. The so-called extreme climatic conditions refer to the humidity below 30% or above 80%. In theory, a guitar with a width of 360 mm at the bottom of the body can increase or decrease its horizontal dimension by 2.7 mm due to humidity. The guitar panel is fixed on the side plate, so this 2.7mm displacement will cause great damage to the guitar. The water content of wood is not only affected by air humidity but also directly related to temperature.

High temperature and humidity can deform the guitar, darken the sound, and easily cause the guitar to fade. The way to prevent moisture is to put desiccant in the piano box or adjust the humidity of the whole storage space.

Replacement of classical guitar strings

Replace the guitar strings one by one. Remove a string, then install a new string and adjust it to the standard pitch, and then replace it. The guitar can't be cut when all strings are relaxed. The guitar will be damaged due to unbalanced tension. When changing strings, you should pay attention to protecting the panel, especially the panel area at the rear of the bridge, which is easily scratched by the end of the string.

In the process of replacing the guitar string, pay attention to the string-tying technique to avoid the tight string suddenly loosening and making a deep dent in the panel.

Maintenance of classical guitar fingerboard

The maintenance of the fingerboard is relatively simple. You can use linseed oil, olive oil, or special oil for woodwind instruments two or three times a year. When oiling, the strings should be completely removed. As long as a small amount of oil is applied, after the oil is completely absorbed by the fingerboard, wipe the fingerboard and the thread with a dry cotton cloth or cotton, and then install the strings.

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