I know this is probably beyond a dumb question I’m overthinking, but any special considerations to take when cleaning a guitar?

Finally had a string pop on my main electric after like 10 years, figured I should just replace that whole set. And while they’re off, might as well give a nice touch up all around.

The basic obvious approach I have in mind is to use combos of paper towels, q-tips, warm soapy water, and isopropyl to remove any gunk I can see in any crevices, wipe down the surfaces, maybe polish any metal.

Any spots I might overlook? Do I need to be worried about water or alcohol coming in contact with the fretboard or any part of it?

  • emb@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    5 months ago

    Mine does happen to be maple. There are big differences in what’s ok for that?

    • pH3ra@lemmy.mlEnglish
      4·
      5 months ago

      Usually maple fretboards have a laquer finish so putting oil on them is useless

    • OnfireNFS@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      5 months ago

      I’ve never had a guitar with a maple fretboard. Someone else might be able to give you more information.

      From a quick look online it looks like care for light wood fretboards is a bit different than dark wood fretboards like rosewood