Musical Instrument Maintenance at Home and by Professionals




Music instruments, especially the ones that are played often and intensively, need regular maintenance to be able to deliver sound of the same quality whenever they are sounded. While some types of maintenance operations, mostly basic cleaning and preventive measures, can be done by the owner, others can only be performed by professionals. Follow these maintenance details when you buy used musical instruments online:
Preventive Measures
When the instrument is not in use, make sure it is placed safely in its case, with all the locks, zippers or hinges on the case closed. Whatever material the instrument is made from, never leave it in places where it is exposed to heat and moisture for a long time, such as in the car or in the basement and try to keep it away from wide temperature variations as well.
Instrument Maintenance that Can Be Done at Home
Try to keep your instrument dry and clean – don’t use regular household cleaners, there are dedicated cleaning products available for most types of instruments, such as the polishes for stringed instruments. Always make sure that the instrument is completely dry when you place into its case – trapped moisture can cause cracks in the instrument and it might also ruin its sound.
Professional Maintenance
Larger, more complex instruments, such as pianos, should never be cleaned or maintained by the player – they require professional knowledge and tools as well.

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