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How To Clean Your Guitar - Beginner's Guide To Cleaning Fingerboard, Frets, Body & Hardware 

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Sam gives us a crash course on how to give your guitar a deep clean, so it looks and feels like new again!
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Intro: 00:00
Cleaning Products & Preparation: 00:45
Fingerboard & Frets: 01:57
Body: 04:44
Hardware: 07:10
Keeping Your Guitar Clean: 09:23
In this beginner's guide on how to clean a guitar, we take an in-depth look at how to give your guitar a complete deep clean to bring it back to looking it's best. We show you how to clean the neck, fingerboard and frets, offering advice on what products (such as lem-oil) are safe to use on various types of woods and finishes.
We offer advice on the best polishes to use and the best methods for cleaning polyurethane, nitrocellulose, satin and matte finishes, and show you the easiest ways to rejuvenate your guitars hardware. Plus, once you've cleaned your guitar, we'll give you a few tips on how to keep it that way!
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Комментарии : 188   
@jaredgijoza1906
@jaredgijoza1906 2 года назад
As someone who’s recently purchased their first guitar, and a dirty guitar at that, this video was a complete lifesaver man. I appreciate it, keep on the good work.
@yeahyeahyeah-7674
@yeahyeahyeah-7674 Год назад
How’s it going a year later man?
@JBjohnnyboy
@JBjohnnyboy Год назад
Yeah how is it?
@muzzer6362
@muzzer6362 Год назад
Yeah like how is it?
@heimopeball3878
@heimopeball3878 9 месяцев назад
Bro how is it?
@ICee712
@ICee712 9 месяцев назад
Bruh, but like, how is it?
@cmoxe4555
@cmoxe4555 3 года назад
*GUITAR MAINTENANCE* What we need - Microfiber Cleaning Cloths - Soft Paintbrush - Steel Wool - Guitar Polish - Fretboard Conditioner - New strings - Winder/Cutter aka Tools To start make sure to put guitar on a firm surface Put mat, and neck holder. Take out strings Make sure to wash hands Cleaning fingerboard and frets Can use steel wool to take out guck on fretboard, slight pressure. Polish frets. Wipe off any dirt with cloth and water Dark fingerboard use lemon oil, rub it in fingerboard. Let it soak in and take off excess oil. Maple fingerboard can use steel wool ligjt pressure or wet cloth Lacquered fingerboard use a dry or slightly wet cloth. Cleaning body of guitar Plyurethane. Dust off with paintbrush Use guitar polish. Put a couple squirts and rub body. Use dry side to buff polish in guitar. Nitrocellulose lacquer use little polish and use light pressure Satin and matte finish use a clean dry cloth, you may use damp cloth and rub it. Cleaning hardware Bridge most important area. Brush off dust. Use guitar polish abd wipe off afterwards. For rusted area can use wd40
@jamesweber5616
@jamesweber5616 Год назад
Nice summary, thanks!
@rosewurkz
@rosewurkz Год назад
Thaaanks, GOD bless ☺️
@RollingPunches2012
@RollingPunches2012 4 года назад
GREAT instruction. Everything I was looking for. Thank you!
@CR-zh8xj
@CR-zh8xj 4 года назад
This is the most concise, informative video I've seen for cleaning my acoustic guitar. I wasn't too sure about tackling this project, until I watched your video. Thank you so much!
@xaviervansteen290
@xaviervansteen290 3 года назад
Now that`s quite the "workbench" you`ve got there!
@Chaseki
@Chaseki 2 года назад
Probably the best video when it comes to cleaning your guitar. Good job!
@jonathanmw4216
@jonathanmw4216 4 года назад
Great video, the best I’ve seen on RU-vid. Thank you for sharing
@jamesruta5418
@jamesruta5418 3 года назад
That was really helpful guys, thanks a lot
@percythrower9193
@percythrower9193 2 года назад
Fantastic vid! Really helpful. I'm so inspired I'm off to my local PMT first thing tomorrow!
@andydove7563
@andydove7563 3 года назад
Top tips,mate .... will certainly use the methods shown :-)
@kryptic9056
@kryptic9056 2 года назад
thank you for this. many people focus on a single type of guitar and do a simple job on the video. you covered almost, if not all finishes. great video
@SammyBones
@SammyBones Год назад
Conditioning fretboard is the one thing that many people miss. As a guitar tech, I condition fretboards pretty regularly.
@isaiahburridgemusic
@isaiahburridgemusic Год назад
I condition my rosewood boards anytime I change strings. Never had any problems. Far worse to let one stay ultra dry for too long. An old guitar tech showed me his habits. All of his guitars were 30 years older than me and still looked and felt new and clean. Obviously, I paid attention. It pays to take care of your gear.
@john564holloway
@john564holloway 5 лет назад
Howdy from Texas!...Great tips, Sam! We could all use this!
@lastgrungestand
@lastgrungestand 4 года назад
I remember the first time I went to England... I was more excited to see PMT and other guitar shops rather than the tower of london or any other tourist attractions haha. At that time it was very rare to see in my country any top line guitar as Custom Shop or Gibson custom, so I was in heaven haha
@liorauf
@liorauf 5 лет назад
Thank you for sharing 🤘🏻
@jimleffler7976
@jimleffler7976 4 года назад
Great info, great for future reference, thanks
@sudan47
@sudan47 Год назад
Best guitar cleaning video on RU-vid!!
@yigit_okyay
@yigit_okyay 3 года назад
You are perfect as always. Thanks
@grahamscannell4409
@grahamscannell4409 4 года назад
Brilliant informative video....thanks
@SynysterGates70
@SynysterGates70 4 года назад
Brilliant, thank you!
@donlessnau3983
@donlessnau3983 4 года назад
Sam is really superior to most everyone else out there. Regardless of the topic, he presents great info in a clear, concise presentation without all the idiotic bullshit and yelling from so many other assholes on the RU-vid. Great job. Well done. Thanks Sam.
@scrimpmster
@scrimpmster 2 года назад
You can put making or painters tape over the pickups. But unless the frets are really filthy you shouldn't need to. The little and often cleaning process should actually eliminate the need to use steel wool imo
@yareyaredaze8712
@yareyaredaze8712 2 года назад
this helps me a lot thankk u man
@xxcxpl
@xxcxpl 4 года назад
One of those days I'll also be casually refering to an Orange amp as a workbench ... One of those days 🤘Good vid, thx
@conorfurlong
@conorfurlong 3 года назад
Thanks for the tip about the gold hardware.
@pawanagarwal4513
@pawanagarwal4513 3 года назад
The video i s very informational and I like it, thanks ...
@user-ps4bk5fs8i
@user-ps4bk5fs8i 5 месяцев назад
Little emphasis to a really important point--your HANDS. Just ate, especially greasy, messy foods--wash your hands. Just woke up, wash your hands. Extended playing/practice, wash. Be careful to not over wash your fingers, fretting & pick. Care for those callouses! This one of the most comprehensive tutorials. Thank you!
@rosewurkz
@rosewurkz Год назад
Thanks very helpful ☺️
@sakashisensei7918
@sakashisensei7918 2 года назад
Thank you sir for the guide. 🙏
@garethwynstory7652
@garethwynstory7652 Год назад
Very helpful.
@judimsky
@judimsky Год назад
Man i love you!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
@eemilkaipio9818
@eemilkaipio9818 2 года назад
Thank´s this information. My Fender is just like, new and shine.
@gillwatcham6421
@gillwatcham6421 4 года назад
great thanks!!
@gedwalls7660
@gedwalls7660 3 года назад
Invest in graded abrasive cloths to polish the frets. When bending notes you'll notice a huge difference to playability. It's time consuming but worth it.
@TheRetronator
@TheRetronator 4 года назад
I would suggest avoiding steel wool. I've heard many reputable sources say that fine steel wool particles can potentially destroy pickups.
@teo11300
@teo11300 3 года назад
He doesn’t say use it on the pickups. Just the frets
@adiiqbal8010
@adiiqbal8010 3 года назад
@@teo11300 it gets attracted from the bench and fretboard because the steel wool shavings are magnetic. So they stick onto the pickups really easy and its almost impossible to remove it fully. So he should've removed the neck or at least taped up the pickups.
@ryang3225
@ryang3225 3 года назад
@@teo11300 you can’t just wipe the fretboard and trust that you wiped off every single microscopic steel wool particle. You’re kidding yourself, don’t ruin your guitar man.
@isaiahburridgemusic
@isaiahburridgemusic Год назад
I agree. Steel Wool is not worth the headache. Naptha and a toothbrush is what I use. Drys quick and cleans well.
@ed.4540
@ed.4540 4 года назад
thank you!
@tomm9871
@tomm9871 2 года назад
Did not expect Leon trotsky to be teaching me how to take care of my guitar
@xavierg5523
@xavierg5523 7 месяцев назад
Recommend covering the pickups with masking tape when using steel wool. Particles of the metal can stick to the pickups and the magnetic properties can screw up the pickups
@amarok9097
@amarok9097 4 года назад
I have an early 80s Vantage VS695 with a woodgrain finish. What do you recommend to bring the body back to life? Thanks for the Vid
@giancarlosrosales6728
@giancarlosrosales6728 3 года назад
A proper job
@e-man2081
@e-man2081 2 года назад
I have heard that wd-40 can be used in place of Fast Fret. Keep in mind the cautions given in this video about getting wd-40 on your finish. Anyway, my Fast Fret would dry out even with the lid on, and we know it's very expensive. So I spray a little wd-40 on my used Fast Fret applicator, let it soak in, and then apply to strings. It has worked great for lubrication and preventing rust, and I haven't had any problems with the finish on the fret boards. Remember to only use a little to keep it off the finished parts of the guitar.
@dave_the_guitar_nerd
@dave_the_guitar_nerd 5 лет назад
What do you recommend for cleaning a guitar body finished in tung oil?
@vizzo7
@vizzo7 3 года назад
Hi nice video. What about the neck. If the neck feels dry and it is out of maple what can i use? I mean the neck not fretboard
@gokhanayvazoglu6295
@gokhanayvazoglu6295 Год назад
Hello, that video is of of the best guitar care video but you forgot to mention how to clean pickguard can we use same product as we clean body?
@willyfriedrich7868
@willyfriedrich7868 3 года назад
If you got a natural wooden body how do you clean it? The same way as the matte one?
@jantzencase7524
@jantzencase7524 8 месяцев назад
Any tips for cleaning an evertune bridge
@mustfakara
@mustfakara 2 месяца назад
hi, is it okay to just using metal wool for freatboard? not frets, the freatboard?
@labhanshchaurasia9980
@labhanshchaurasia9980 4 года назад
Can i use lemon oil on treated new Zealand pine fretboard?
@55Ignis
@55Ignis 2 года назад
can you use never dull on your frets?
@MauricioGarcia-mk5bz
@MauricioGarcia-mk5bz 4 года назад
Question: lemon oil ruins mother pearl inlays? Ty.
@joebrandon2871
@joebrandon2871 3 года назад
5:06 What's that thing between the bridge pickup and the trem?
@seetherbridge3
@seetherbridge3 3 года назад
Looks like a type of piezo pickup :)
@arabellaturner2893
@arabellaturner2893 4 года назад
How often should you do this
@bjrnjohannessen1862
@bjrnjohannessen1862 2 года назад
SUPER
@TheAdamExperience
@TheAdamExperience 10 месяцев назад
good video...) you might need the washroom cleaned as well xD
@lewishuggett9281
@lewishuggett9281 5 лет назад
HA! FIRST! btw helpful video!
@SteveStrummerUK
@SteveStrummerUK 5 лет назад
Looks like you need to wash your hands *after* using that sink :-)
@scottphillips7368
@scottphillips7368 5 лет назад
For my 2000 Mexico Fender Strat with lacquered maple fretboard I used Murphys wood soap, it seems to be very natural then a toothbrush at the fretboard. I haven't cleaned it since for 15 years lol. then used some boiled linseed oil after cleaning and polishing frets and it worked very well. kind of an investment though
@Cream_Machine
@Cream_Machine 10 месяцев назад
PMT best guitar shop in the UK
@thetoadisreal1645
@thetoadisreal1645 Год назад
I don’t really know about washing my hands beforehand because it makes my hands softer.. would hand sanitizer work as an effective alternative?
@abhiroopism
@abhiroopism 5 месяцев назад
can we use WD 40 for guitars?
@jamesluther3506
@jamesluther3506 2 года назад
Will rubbing alcohol hurt the finish?
@willberdon4592
@willberdon4592 3 года назад
I snaped the tiny E sting when i was unwinding the string to clean the neck. Only cost me 5 bucks to get it replaced
@hugomartinez6519
@hugomartinez6519 3 года назад
5 bucks for one string? Or did you replace the whole set?
@willberdon4592
@willberdon4592 3 года назад
@@hugomartinez6519 i had a e string but diddent know how to tie it at the head. So it was 5 bucks for that lol
@KungFuCooter
@KungFuCooter 5 лет назад
My 86 strat had been put away for almost 30 years in its case. I pulled it out and cleaned it up and the coil covers and knobs have all yellowed. I cleaned them but they're still yellow. Is this normal?
@cosmicbilly
@cosmicbilly 4 года назад
Has it by chance been around smokers? Smoke can yellow white knobs and pick gaurds.
@tinapippiditlevsen4796
@tinapippiditlevsen4796 9 месяцев назад
Hold on... What about how you clean the strings? And what about high shine acoustic guitar bodies like the epiphone dove pro?
@salintium
@salintium 5 лет назад
you sound just like Korg. don't start a revolution because you won't print enough pamphlets. cya later new doug
@brez1093
@brez1093 4 года назад
I honestly was thinking that😂
@mattl2k6
@mattl2k6 4 года назад
Korg has a NZ accent, this guy is English
@alistairmaclachlan5924
@alistairmaclachlan5924 4 года назад
The Ghost of Jimi Hendrix lol literally so far from being Korg
@yungcharg7292
@yungcharg7292 2 года назад
Once heard, canNOT be unheard. 😂👌🏻
@gm836
@gm836 3 года назад
How do I clean my maple neck fretboard after playing everyday? Specifically, what do I use to clean it?
@stripedpants1668
@stripedpants1668 3 года назад
If it is finished just use a damp cloth or something with low abrasion.
@russschuett2652
@russschuett2652 5 лет назад
Where do I buy a light up toothbrush?
@calebd4669
@calebd4669 4 года назад
Russ Schuett amazon lol
@elninorocksatx
@elninorocksatx 4 года назад
It's a Kilo Ren Toothbrush. We bought one for our 10 year old a while back. I started laughing when I saw him use it in the video, haha.
@ninjesus4079
@ninjesus4079 2 года назад
is it fine to use wd40 on the pickups?
@caster7376
@caster7376 Год назад
hey guys anyone who have an idea how to clean a roasted maple neck? will it be fine to just use a fine steel wool?
@stephaniepartridge1036
@stephaniepartridge1036 10 месяцев назад
Can I use lemon oil on a finished maple fretboard?
@VVG_covers
@VVG_covers 6 месяцев назад
No
@raymondowenlabuan8215
@raymondowenlabuan8215 4 года назад
after i use the cloth to clean the frets , can i reuse it or someother time again?
@Deuxplume
@Deuxplume 3 года назад
So how do you clean the gold finish?!?
@hugomartinez6519
@hugomartinez6519 3 года назад
He says you should just stick to dry cloth or very slightly damp
@allennelson6806
@allennelson6806 4 года назад
Hi I need help I am using an esp ltd 256 And need to know how can I maintain my fretboard?Can I apply lemon oil on roasted jatoba fretboard? Please help Finding the answer from 10days...
@nguyenduc3708
@nguyenduc3708 4 года назад
Try Gorgomyte . they clean up the board as well as the frets simultaneously.
@allennelson6806
@allennelson6806 4 года назад
@@nguyenduc3708 So there is no problem on using on roasted jatoba fretboard?
@nguyenduc3708
@nguyenduc3708 4 года назад
@@allennelson6806 The only difference is whether it is finished or unfinished. Unfinished or bare wood will dry out overtime so treat it as a regular rosewood board. The reason why we don't put anything on finished board is the potential damage to the finish itself, not the wood. The wood is well sealed in the finish.
@allennelson6806
@allennelson6806 4 года назад
@@nguyenduc3708 ok thank you so much sir...☺️
@nguyenduc3708
@nguyenduc3708 4 года назад
@@allennelson6806 you're welcome Allen! Fretboard maintenance is quite simple, actually. Unfinished: lighter fluid to clean the gunk and grime, then conditioner is a must as the lighter fluid will dry out the wood. Finished or coated: a cloth barely dampened with warm water and some patience to go 5-6 times. If you are in doubt: Gorgomyte works for both. That's how I do it here in my humble shop.
@airbus737guitarcovers3
@airbus737guitarcovers3 3 года назад
What can I use on a mahogany fretboard
@Ch4pp13
@Ch4pp13 3 года назад
From what I can gather, mahogany fretboards just require some lemon oil. Probably a quick wipe down in circular motions, then wipe away excess oil (and removal of any excess grime with thin steel wool, as stated). I've just googled it. Never done it before. Really should, because the Epi SG of mine is... not looking too good, lately.
@ewandavies5911
@ewandavies5911 2 года назад
Do I have to restring my guitar every time I want to clean it?
@captainjaish
@captainjaish Год назад
I wanna know that too
@enriqueosorio3731
@enriqueosorio3731 4 года назад
What guitar is the one at 0:18?
@duanewelsh5611
@duanewelsh5611 3 года назад
Guild s 200 t bird
@enriqueosorio3731
@enriqueosorio3731 3 года назад
@@duanewelsh5611 thank you
@duanewelsh5611
@duanewelsh5611 3 года назад
@@enriqueosorio3731 no problem I have 1 alot of fun & resonable
@mr.l4461
@mr.l4461 Год назад
Just bought an Epiphone Casino. Gonna make sure this baby is clean lol
@martynaskerdokas8438
@martynaskerdokas8438 5 лет назад
I think i will just start to play my guitar after showers so i don't get it dirty
@martynaskerdokas8438
@martynaskerdokas8438 3 года назад
@Arlo Finn why did you relay this information specifically to me ?
@pero13258
@pero13258 3 года назад
@@martynaskerdokas8438 is a bot probably
@martynaskerdokas8438
@martynaskerdokas8438 3 года назад
@@pero13258 Yeah, seems like it.
@martynaskerdokas8438
@martynaskerdokas8438 3 года назад
@@danaeverhart6487 RIP pickups... and pots
@Circaman8
@Circaman8 4 года назад
A guitar store that cleans the guitars? What timeline is this? The guitars at my guitar store were absolutely disgusting.
@joaocunha7595
@joaocunha7595 4 года назад
Can I treat Indian laurel as rosewood conditioning it?
@honeyfrost3355
@honeyfrost3355 4 года назад
I'd assume cause it's a darker wood
@joaocunha7595
@joaocunha7595 4 года назад
@@honeyfrost3355 I was also thinkin' that, thanks for your reply
@a.b.t.animation8158
@a.b.t.animation8158 4 года назад
damn mines already getting rusy. im too late now i guess
@Alfredo78666
@Alfredo78666 3 года назад
Oh, hei deeee. Rikenbeka!
@mc495150
@mc495150 3 года назад
And clean the sink
@AbeLoreto
@AbeLoreto Год назад
I do for me going guitar Center for you
@hasselriestra1082
@hasselriestra1082 Год назад
Why no subtitles or closed captions, some of us are hearing impaired my dude, electric helps hearing but sad not to be able to read what you are saying too. TY for at least showing the product
@whitelabelproduction
@whitelabelproduction 2 года назад
Sink needs clean too gentlemen.
@ScatZacc
@ScatZacc 3 года назад
Be real carefull with the contact cleaner I got some on the back of my les paul and the nitro was eatin up like acid
@tedtheturbot
@tedtheturbot 4 месяца назад
@1:48 I'd clean the toilet first as well mate if were you ;)
@skintslots
@skintslots 4 года назад
I hope you clean the guitars better than that bathroom sink!
@WarrenBey
@WarrenBey 3 года назад
Don't ever take all the strings off you don't ever want to release all the pressure on the neck. Just take the middle strings off and leave the low E and high E on. It's enough to get the fingerboard cleaned and oiled.
@hugomartinez6519
@hugomartinez6519 3 года назад
but the strings will only be off for a while
@WarrenBey
@WarrenBey 3 года назад
@@hugomartinez6519 go ahead and try it. I don't like adjusting the relief every string change.
@tonymelendez9295
@tonymelendez9295 3 года назад
Looks like the pisser needs some maintenance too.
@alanhepple8856
@alanhepple8856 Год назад
steel wool ? no never , the last thing anybody should use on frets , my way , a nail buffing block , there cheap they do a great job , a soft toothbrush , to clean each side of the frets , the nail buffer blocks top of the frets with a drop, of carnauba cream [ i use dunlop,, micro fibre cloth you can buy packs of them for not a lot of money , , fretboard , rosewood etc , lemon oil, maple , slightly damp microfibre cloth , sorted
@potatoracer6137
@potatoracer6137 Год назад
I watched this video and continue to clean freight board on my acoustic guitar with a tissue and water 😢
@l3si0rek
@l3si0rek 3 года назад
Never put wd40 at switch or pots!
@riot7521
@riot7521 2 года назад
Hold up....2 faucet sink 🤔
@qasimmir7117
@qasimmir7117 Год назад
Yes, one tap is hot and the other tap is cold. A lot of UK sinks have this.
@terrydactylspontaneous2596
@terrydactylspontaneous2596 5 лет назад
... but before cleaning your guitar, sack the cleaner who does the toilet sink.
@ThePurpleHarpoon
@ThePurpleHarpoon 3 года назад
Can't I just use a wetwipe?
@Guccimustard
@Guccimustard 7 месяцев назад
Hard to imagine that there’s actually people that pay to have their guitar restrung 😂 takes about 15 minutes or less
@smolpp5316
@smolpp5316 Год назад
Guys DO NOT use steel wool!! That shit can stick to your pickups and permanently fuck up the sound.
@TheTurbinator
@TheTurbinator Год назад
WTF? When he washes his hands -- why did that sink in the washroom have two faucets in it?
@Exigne_Corner
@Exigne_Corner Год назад
As soon as Steel Wool was brought up, I lost all attempts to take this video seriously, do not bother risking it on electric guitars.
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