Acoustic Guitar Tips

If you just got an acoustic guitar and would like to learn how to best take care of it, here are some useful tips.

You've got to admit it. It's a basic thing to learn how to play

acoustic guitar. That's why there's so many guitars sold each

and every year. But remember, it's another thing to actually become good at it. And it's not just about learning to play.

You also need some information about the instrument itself and how to take care of it.

Most acoustic guitars are made of wood and are usually hollow. They are sensitive to differences in weather, such

as extreme heat or extreme cold. It's very easy for parts of the guitar to warp or otherwise become damaged depending on how you store it and what it has to deal with daily. Think

about the old cassette tape and how it would warp into a useless mess if left on the back seat of your car on a hot

day.

One of the primary necessities for a guitar is a good guitar enclosure. It should be water resistant but also give protection from heat. Dark colored cases will absorb the

sun's rays more than lighter colored enclosures, so keep that in mind when shopping for one for your guitar. There are soft

shell cases and hard shell cases. In almost all situations, I would recommend the hard shell case unless your budget

prohibits it.

Guitar strings are susceptible to heat and cold as well. Have you experienced how quickly guitars go out of tune, especially if you put on a new set of strings? The neck of your guitar will give and let go depending on the type of

strings you use, and if you settle on a particular gauge of string, it's probably best, as the shock of going from one type

of string to another wouldn't be good for your instrument. Also, never take all the strings off your guitar at once, as that might cause warping of the neck. Change them one at a time, as that will keep the tension on the guitar neck

constant.

If at all possible, it's a good idea to have at least two guitars, one that you use for practice and another that you use

for performances. Your practice guitar doesn't have to be great, something in the $100 price range. You won't have to change the strings on it as much as the guitar you use for

performances.

When it is time to clean your guitar, never use water or furniture polish. Just use a clean cloth and wipe the dust. Try

to not wipe so hard that you affect the finish of your guitar. And don't go crazy. Your guitar should have its own natural character, and part of this is letting it get used and worn in a

normal fashion.

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