CLEANING OLD STRINGED INSTRUMENTS HOW TO

Do not apply varnish reviver to your fingerboard or bow. Make sure to clean your fingerboard and bow too - but use a second solution-free microfibre cloth for this. Trust us, you’ll really feel the benefit the next time you pick up and play your instrument. Using a specially designed cleaning and varnish reviver solution such as Hidersol or Hill Preparation Cleaning Liquid, apply a small amount to a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth and wipe down the body after you’ve finished playing. If left to reside on the body and fingerboard, these natural secretions will start to take their toll on your precious instrument and can even strip its varnish. This is easily transferred to your violin, viola, cello or double bass when you’re playing. Let’s face it, our skin gets oily and sweaty.

CLEANING OLD STRINGED INSTRUMENTS HOW TO

Here’s how to keep your Hidersine instrument in tip-top condition.

The good news is that it’s really simple to achieve with correct understanding, a little diligence and the correct cleaning accessories. Keeping your bowed instrument clean and well maintained is a crucial aspect of any good musician’s routine. After-all, you wouldn't buy a brand new car and immediately start driving it carelessly and never clean it, would you?Ī neglected instrument will sound bad and will be difficult to play and before you know it, your enthusiasm will fade and all your hard work will amount to nothing. Now that you've bought your new violin, viola, cello or double bass, it’s important you respect and take care of it.

Cleaning old stringed instruments