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1. 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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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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