I know this is probably beyond a dumb question I’m overthinking, but any special considerations to take when cleaning a guitar?
Finally had a string pop on my main electric after like 10 years, figured I should just replace that whole set. And while they’re off, might as well give a nice touch up all around.
The basic obvious approach I have in mind is to use combos of paper towels, q-tips, warm soapy water, and isopropyl to remove any gunk I can see in any crevices, wipe down the surfaces, maybe polish any metal.
Any spots I might overlook? Do I need to be worried about water or alcohol coming in contact with the fretboard or any part of it?
I use this to treat the fretboard when I change strings: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Music-Nomad/Fretboard-F-ONE-Oil-Cleaner-Conditioner-2-oz-1329756294012.gc
Just a line down the fretboard and rub it in with a paper towel. I change strings on my main guitar every 6 months since I play it almost every day.
To clean gunk and skin oil off the body I use Zippo lighter fluid as a solvent. Do not use this or alcohol on the fretboard though.
I don’t have a lot of rust on my guitar so can’t recommend anything for that.