Gibson G-45 Studio cleaning

[Darran King]

Hi,

I am learning to play guitar and have a G-45 Studio. It now needs a string change, and at the same time I wanted to give it a clean.

Question is what should I use to clean it with, I’m new to this so really have no clue what to use and don’t want to damage the guitar.

Darran

[JuanCarlosVejar]

D,

Use some Gibson polish :

https://www.gibson.com/Gear/Cleaning-and-Care/AIGG-910

A few drops usually do the trick .

You can use an old (but clean)cotton shirt or rag to wipe it down .You don’t have to do it too often , just  once every few months .

 

Let us know if you have further questions .

 

JC

Edited August 25, 2021 by JuanCarlosVejar

[fortyearspickn]

Depends how dirty you got it !     The finish is nitrocellulose - so do NOT use harsh chemicals.  Insect repellent, for example, will eat into the finish.  I use Gibson polish, like JCV.   Now, your fingerboard is actually raw, unprotected wood, and where you are more likely to build up grunge.  There are many products specifically designed for the task.  You don't just want to clean it, but to 'condition' it.   Best suggestion I can offer - wash your hands before you play  !    Nothing worse than burrito grease on your fretboard.  

[Darran King]

21 hours ago, JuanCarlosVejar said:

D,

Use some Gibson polish :

https://www.gibson.com/Gear/Cleaning-and-Care/AIGG-910

A few drops usually do the trick .

You can use an old (but clean)cotton shirt or rag to wipe it down .You don’t have to do it too often , just  once every few months .

 

Let us know if you have further questions .

 

JC

would I use this on the satin body finish and the walnut fretboard ?

[Darran King]

17 hours ago, fortyearspickn said:

Depends how dirty you got it !     The finish is nitrocellulose - so do NOT use harsh chemicals.  Insect repellent, for example, will eat into the finish.  I use Gibson polish, like JCV.   Now, your fingerboard is actually raw, unprotected wood, and where you are more likely to build up grunge.  There are many products specifically designed for the task.  You don't just want to clean it, but to 'condition' it.   Best suggestion I can offer - wash your hands before you play  !    Nothing worse than burrito grease on your fretboard.  

Not sure it’s nitro for the finish it’s satin. The fingerboard is walnut for my studio. 

[Darran King]

It’s not that dirty, and is coming up to a year old, I don’t play it with dirty hands, but it won’t stay clean forever.

[JuanCarlosVejar]

9 hours ago, Darran King said:

would I use this on the satin body finish and the walnut fretboard ?

No , only for the body which is Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer.For the Fingerboard you want to watch this video for proper cleaning method  :

 

JC

[Darran King]

13 hours ago, JuanCarlosVejar said:

No , only for the body which is Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer.For the Fingerboard you want to watch this video for proper cleaning method  :

 

JC

Thank you this is very helpful

 

[Twang Gang]

Polish actually removes some of the finish revealing a fresh shiny layer underneath.  A cotton polish cloth no matter how soft it feels will often leave swirl marks in a nitro finish.  Just wipe it down with a micro-fiber cloth.  If there is some grime built up you can dampen the cloth, but polish isn't really necessary unless it is really dirty.  Wiping it down after each time you play takes about 30 seconds and will keep the finish looking good for years.  If the walnut fretboard is dry  you can oil it, but you can use about 1/10 th of what the fellow in the video uses.  About once a year is probably often enough for that.

[Zac Roth]

I have this guitar as well actually. I use MusicNomad f-one fingerboard conditioner. Works pretty well on the walnut.  To clean I use MusicNomad mn100 guitar detailer. Works good on the satin finish. Picked this stuff up on Amazon 

[Jinder]

Gibson Pump Polish is as good as anything else I’ve tried. 
 

One vital thing to remember is to NOT to use acetone…please don’t ask me how I learned that bitter lesson a long time ago!!