There is really one technique that works.
After playing make sure you clean them with a piece of cloth from sweat and dirt from your fingers. You simply wrap it around the string and move it up and down the entire string a few times.
If you keep cleaning them after playing they will rust a lot slower but they eventually will.
No, but you should be very careful to only use it on the strings, and not on the body of the guitar.
generally no if you take off guitar strings after they have been on there for a while and tuned they would have stretched so if you take them off they will lose there tension and you will have trouble tuning your guitar so its best just to clean your guitar when you need to change the strings
A clean duster/cloth should be sufficient to lift finger marks, guitar polish for a deeper clean but spray it onto the cloth not the guitar and keep it clear of the strings. If you have no guitar polish use a polish specially for wooden furniture but use sparingly. Always use clean cloths or dusters in case they have been use with any other cleaning products.
In a word "No" Windex is not suitable to clean your guitar. Use a VERY diluted amount of soap in a large amount of water, and a soft sponge to gently wipe the guitar clean. Windex would be far too abrasive.
As with all guitars always use a clean cloth/duster to lift finger marks etc, use a fine paint brush to clean in the bridge. Natural matte finish can be cleaned like a normal guitar with guitar polish, if using a spray type guitar polish, spray onto the cloth not the guitar, for best results take the strings off, work the polish cloth around the body then use a clean cloth to buff up.
No, but you should be very careful to only use it on the strings, and not on the body of the guitar.
generally no if you take off guitar strings after they have been on there for a while and tuned they would have stretched so if you take them off they will lose there tension and you will have trouble tuning your guitar so its best just to clean your guitar when you need to change the strings
yes, you can use your fingers or a knob winder to loosen the strings(hold the string while you do this), keep winding until your string pops off. If your strings are old or semi-old you might want to change them.
A clean duster/cloth should be sufficient to lift finger marks, guitar polish for a deeper clean but spray it onto the cloth not the guitar and keep it clear of the strings. If you have no guitar polish use a polish specially for wooden furniture but use sparingly. Always use clean cloths or dusters in case they have been use with any other cleaning products.
theres all kinds of sprays and stuff out there to do so , but when the strings are all off get a rag and some lemon oil, that's the most important thing to do when you're cleaning the guitar.
In a word "No" Windex is not suitable to clean your guitar. Use a VERY diluted amount of soap in a large amount of water, and a soft sponge to gently wipe the guitar clean. Windex would be far too abrasive.
Painting will be a good option to prevent rusting.
new string noise, some love it some hate it.. even after wikipedia and so on I couldn't get a straight answer , it goes away after a week and is probably due to the windings on the strings. I think guitar strings sound bright when new, because they are clean. As the strings get dirty, corroded the sound dulls. Washing your hands before playing and wiping down the strings after playing helps prolong their bright sound. Or if you buy coated strings (Elixir brand) they last a lot longer.
As with all guitars always use a clean cloth/duster to lift finger marks etc, use a fine paint brush to clean in the bridge. Natural matte finish can be cleaned like a normal guitar with guitar polish, if using a spray type guitar polish, spray onto the cloth not the guitar, for best results take the strings off, work the polish cloth around the body then use a clean cloth to buff up.
Yes, but you're not going to get very far because they're made of nickel. If you intend to clean them, instead try removing them from the bass and scrubbing them with rubbing alcohol.
To make negative ion water to clean wrought iron without rusting, you can use a water ionizer machine that produces alkaline water. This water can help remove dirt and grime from the wrought iron without causing rust. Additionally, you can add a small amount of baking soda to the water to create a negative ion cleaning solution that is gentle on the metal.
most amps have a built in distortion setting , you can get a clean sound which is without effects no problem if that's what you mean.