Santa Cruz Coffee Break #42 Zooming’ with Richard Hoover Guitar Care

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Greetings Forum,

We got the opportunity to talk with Richard about proper guitar care, the right polishes and proper cloths. Very Very good information from the Master here, hope you enjoy:

Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj8U2As43KQ

Soundcloud  https://soundcloud.com/rnewman-1/santa-cruz-coffee-break-42-zoomin-with-richard-hoover?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Apple Podcasts also

 

[iim7V7IM7]

Thanks as always guys…

My cleaning and maintenance is similar to what Richard discussed with the expection of wax. I have guitars with Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Catalyzed Polyurethane, Oil Varnish and French Polish Shellac.

– After I play, I wipe the guitar with a lint free cloth

– When I change strings when they are off I use Virtuoso Premium Cleaner with a lint free cloth

– Once a year I do use Stewmac Colortone Fretboard Saver (vegetable & citrus oil)

– Once a year I do apply a drop of Singer All Purpose Machine Oil to the worm of open gear tuners

I NEVER put wax on my acoustic guitars. I sometimes apply wax to electric guitars.

[Hank]

Thanks…There was A LOT MORE to that pod cast than just talking about Wax……Fun.

[Chrisakadigdog]

Invaluable wisdom from our Maestro Richard Hoover.  NO TRIFLOW for tuners. Singer sewing machine oil.    Virtuoso cleaner and polish .

Thanks gentlemen.

[Barber Derek]

So useful, and I’m glad Richard will be bringing back the wax as I love the smell of it!

[Sadie]

I am also awaiting the return of the SCGC wax .. meantime, I just had a go with the virtuoso cleaner and polish, I hate to admit it (not usually a fan of products that hide things as “proprietary” on their SDSs) .. yeah I’m a convert. Once again, thanks Richard!

E side of the lower bout on my OM-28 was just not cleaning up with a damp rag a couple weeks ago (it’s been a long, hot summer here) .. she cleaned up beautifully in 1/2 hour of cleaning & buffing.

I don’t think body of this axe looked this good new .. dayum 🙂

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SCGC 1934 OM Adi > BRW
Solist 🌈 burst on quilt maple
Martin OM-28
Strat rosewood > mahogany 2021

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