Do you know the best thing about music? You don’t need electricity to make it. By having the right guitar accessories to keep your acoustic instrument in top shape, it will always be ready to grab and go wherever your holidays take you. People who visit our Portland guitar shop often take their stringed instruments camping, to the beach, parks, BBQ picnics and stay-cations. Here are some tips to protect your guitar and during your summer adventures.
HOW TO ENJOY WARM WEATHER AND PROTECT YOUR GUITAR
Invest in a hard-shell case. Bumps are bound to happen when you’re out having fun. Keep your instrument protected in a hard case. If it’s not possible to get a hard-shell case, a gig bag is a great choice to have for protection as well!
Avoid the sun and heat. Guitars don’t tan well. The sun dries the wood and may cause irreparable damage. Keep your guitar out of direct sunlight, away from hot temperatures (i.e., the inside of your car), and avoid extremely high or low relative humidity levels.
Condition it. Cleaning and conditioning your guitar protects it from the elements and restores the sound you love. Dunlop’s 6500 Formula 65 Care Kit gives you all the tools you need to keep your instrument looking gorgeous.
Dust it. Between the times that you clean and condition your guitar, use a polishing cloth to wipe away dust and dirt that you may not see. The Planet Waves Untreated Polish Cloth does just this.
Wash your hands. The oils on your hands affect how a guitar and its strings sound. Before playing a tune, take a moment to wash your hands, especially if you just enjoyed greasy treats or a finger-licking BBQ meal.
GO SMALL
If you find your guitar too cumbersome to take with you, but you still want to join in on the jam session, take a smaller instrument, such as:
Gretsch G9500 Jim Dandy Flat Top Acoustic: A throwback to old parlor guitars, this instrument has a 24-inch scale and a classic warm tone. Breedlove Guitars Passport Travel Guitar: Designed for the traveler, the Passport gives you Breedlove’s sound and balanced tones. Gretsch G9126 Guitar Ukulele with Gig Bag: Gretsch’s tenor ukulele has six strings that are tuned A-to-A, so you can play standard guitar intervals without missing a beat.
As you jam with your friends and family this Summer, remember that taking the time to care for your guitar will reward you with years of sweet tones and an instrument that can last a lifetime. If you have any questions about caring for your guitar or our selection of guitar accessories and smaller instruments, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the LAWK STAR team.
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