How to take care of your guitar..

Why my guitar doesn't have the same sound as used to be I bought? Why my string is out of tune when I played on 12th fret area? wow, maybe you should notice for the advice below.

Guitars normally require very little maintenance. However, a little care in handling and storage will protect your investment for many years to come.

• Never expose your guitar to high heat and humidity. For example, don't leave your guitar in a hot car or in direct sunlight. Typical heat damage consists of warped soundboards and unglued (detached) bridges.

• Never lean the guitar on furniture or the wall. The guitar is unstable (the lower bout is round) and can easily fall and be damaged. Always store your guitar in a case or on a guitar stand.

• Wash your hands before playing. Dirt and oil will clog and corrode the strings and diminish considerably the sound and life of your strings.

• Handle the guitar only by the neck. Squeezing the top and body will damage the delicate soundboard bracing.

• Wipe your guitar off with a microfiber or soft cotton cloth after playing. Clean and polish your guitar occasionally with a light polish. Avoid heavy paste waxes as they eventually build up into a thick, vibration muffling coating.

And don't forget to change your string periodically if you often play your guitar.

Keep your guitar clean and sound as you want...

source : www.emedia.leeward.hawaii.edu with some part edited