How to clean your Guitar

The first thing i have say when it comes to cleaning your guitar, is that wax is not a good idea, and non-drying oils are even worse. These products penetrate the wood of the guitar and, over time, increase the density of the wood. Why is this a bad thing? Well, the more dense the wood on your guitar is, the more dull it will sound. As the wood ages and dries, the guitar will sound more rich and harmonic. So don't ruin the sound with nasty waxes.

All the guitar really needs is a wipe down with a soft, dry cloth after each use, and if possible to be kept in its case when not in use, this keeps the wood in good condition.

However, when you decided to change your strings, you might consider giving your guitar a proper cleaning. Now that you have access to the fret board, i would recommend you remove all the salt and sweat that accumulates while playing, with a wet nail brush. Make sure to dry the fret board afterwards.

As for polish. I can only recommend using Martin Guitar polish, and even with a high quality polish, i don't recommend using it more that once a year. Don't use it on the fret board though. Use a few drops of lemon oil, not juice.

A simple wipe after every use will greatly prolong the finish of your guitar.

Thanks for reading, Paul