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Location: SoCal | For those with Adamii, especially those with original slotheads, #47's and OFC's, what do you use to clean the top and mounting ring. The reason I ask is that thru the sweat of my right arm laying against the top of the guitar and mounting ring, I managed to discolor the mounting ring. When my OFC guitar (ding!) went back to the factory to have the electronics straightened out, they repainted the ring and put a clear coat over it.
But obviously, I want to keep it as clean as possible to minimize the chance that this could happen again. On my wood topped O's, I just wipe them down and occasionally will use some Dunlop 65 or even Pledge on that part of my guitar that my arm rests on. It would seem right to use the same on Adamii.
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | soap&water, soft cloth |
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Location: Indiana | I use Armour All. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | I wouldn't recommend long term use of ArmorAll. It is not formulated for use on paint and can dull the colors.
... remember your Adamas (most likely) has a painted finish ... (not to mention wooden parts) |
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Location: Scotland | Prevention is better than cure. Use an antipersperant, and maybe shower occasionally, Mr Stinky. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | or you can always go this route....
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | Dunlop 65. Dan Erlwine has said he use a great solvent, saliva ... but using saliva to clean sweat just doesn't sound right. On raw wood and metal I'll use naphtha, but only occasionally. |
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Location: Indiana | Originally posted by Jeff W.:
I wouldn't recommend long term use of ArmorAll. It is not formulated for use on paint and can dull the colors.
... remember your Adamas (most likely) has a painted finish ... (not to mention wooden parts) She's 25 years old and there have been no ill effects that I can see. |
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| Simple question: What does Ovation Instruments recommend for cleaning the Adamas guitar top? |
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Location: Indiana | Let me clarify my answer a bit.
I don't use Armour All to clean my Adamas surfaces. I use mild soapy water and a well rung out rag for that.
I use the AA to put a protective coat on the bowl and top and my suggestion was in response to that aspect of the original question.
It's probably important to add that, while this guitar has been retired and is now only used at home and in the studio, for many years it traveled hard with me and faced some pretty extreme environments. I specifically used AA for protection and luster.
I've been pleased with the result, of course YMMV.
As always, only submitted as a personal opinion. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | I understand Jonmark... You actually Used your Guitar!
It was not a wall-hanger! :cool: |
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Location: Indiana | No, not a wall-hanger, but still remarkably pretty.... and never sounded better I might add.
Nothing like seasoned carbon graphite. :)
Thank god she can't talk. |
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Location: SoCal | Originally posted by Paul Templeman:
Prevention is better than cure. Use an antipersperant, and maybe shower occasionally, Mr Stinky. Well, I guess that is an option...... |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Originally posted by Phil Wong:
It's better to be known as Moody P.I. than Moody P.U. :D |
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