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Location: Pittsburgh, PA | sorry I'm new o the site and posted this in the lectrics section by mistake 
Hi, I'm new to the forum, recently bought a used Legend 1777LX and the guitar has a musty smell. I already got ride of the OHSC as I couldn't rehab it. I bought a new HSC but don't want to use it until I eliminate the musty smell from the guitar. Anybody have any luck dealing with an issue like this? |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | I've had good luck eliminating odors in cases using Ozium, and in the guitars themselves by putting a couple of fabric softener/dryer sheets inside and just give it time and air circulation (i.e. don't leave it in the case.) |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | I combined the two threads. As it is the guitar that smells, I would clean it. I would actually use a slightly damp cloth inside and out, front and back, etc.. I would also play it outside on a Sunny day. I would not set it in direct sunlight, but sitting and playing it in the sun, as long as it's not a really hot day, will help a lot. UV light tends to kill the bacteria that creates the smell.
Finally, even better than ozium is some stuff you can get at Bed Bath and Beyond called Zero Odor. They also make a Zero Odor Pet. This stuff is simply amazing. It has no smell, and somehow eliminates odor. I would test to ensure if doesn't effect finish, but I doubt it would as it seems to evaporate. |
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Location: Spain | Pretty much what Mr O said. Playing outside is a massive help, I had a musty smell in mine I couldn't get rid of and the fresh air was great for it. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | I gotta go to BB&B and get that stuff...
I have guitars that have that Bar-room smell (back when you could smoke in bars).
Do you think that will help with that "epoxy" smell?
Both my TX and my CC29S have that smell.
You remember that wonderful "New Ovation Smell"?
Well... It ain't "that" smell.
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Location: Denver, CO | mileskb - 2012-11-19 4:44 PM
As it is the guitar that smells, I would clean it. I would actually use a slightly damp cloth inside and out, front and back, etc.
You may also like to add a couple of tablespoons of distilled vinegar to your water. If there is any actual mold inside of the guitar, the vinegar will kill it. |
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Location: Northwest Arkansas | Vinegar is very acidic. VERY. Be careful. |
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Location: Northwest Arkansas | Vinegar is very acidic. VERY. Be careful. Don't touch the finish with it. IT took the finish of my older pickup truck when I washed the windows with it. The paint was gone within a few months. |
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Location: Denver, CO | Thanks, Mike. Have never experienced that. Great advice! |
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Location: Massachusetts | how about baking soda? Just a thought. |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | I'm really hesitant about adding anything to the mix. I find a plain, slightly damp cloth does just fine. The only "cleaner" I use is Dunlop-65. |
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Musty Smell in Guitar