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Manuel is a passionate, driven, and techsavvy AV technician, artist and music composer with over ten years of experience, specializing in the captivating world of music and entertainment. Manuel is an expert in creating soundtracks for short films, feature films and video games. How to Register and Order on My Film Music Orchestral Page

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In addition to providing acoustic guitar ratings, I would also like to share some tips for proper string care. As a musician with nearly 15 years of experience, I feel confident in sharing some of my habits as a guitar player.

After playing your acoustic guitar, dirt, oil from your hands, and dead skin can accumulate on the strings. This affects their sound, making them dull and lifeless. It is therefore important to clean your acoustic guitar regularly, as this not only prolongs the life of the strings but also preserves the quality of the wood.

My first tip for you is to invest in some type of string cleaner when purchasing strings.

There are different types of string cleaners available, but I recommend using GHS Fast Fret. I have had a great experience with this high-quality product. It is reasonably priced and can be used not only on the strings but also on the fretboard and back of the neck.

So how do you clean the strings? After playing your acoustic guitar, take your string cleaner and apply some to the cloth that came with it. You only need to use a small amount; there’s no need to soak the cloth, just make it slightly damp. Now, run the cloth over the strings, making sure to clean the entire length of each string. Don’t leave any dirt that could dull the sound of the guitar. Don’t worry if you get some product on the fretboard; it will also benefit the wood.

Soon enough, you will notice that the strings regain their long-lost brightness, improve the sound quality , and last longer between string changes.

We often have difficulty recognizing when our strings have lost their initial brightness and life because our ears gradually get used to the duller sound. But when comparing the sound of the cleaned strings to the sound before using the string cleaner, you will hear a noticeable difference. It’s as if the strings come back to life.

That’s why I recommend cleaning your strings every time you play. With GHS Fast Fret, you can also clean the guitar before you play. This allows your fingers to glide over the strings and fretboard more smoothly, thanks to its lubricating properties.

So keep an ear open and remember that taking care of your acoustic guitar goes beyond just buying a case. Keep your strings clean, and your acoustic guitar will thank you.

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