You wire choir guys need to apply a little TLC to keep your instrument in good shape.
Description
Procedure
Frequency
Walk around
Check for cracks, sound post placement, chin and shoulder rest security, and bridge position. Report any problems to your instructor..
Before every use
Wipe down
Use a soft cloth to remove rosin dust from top, sides, back and bow. This stuff will harden and is difficult to remove. Relax your bow by loosening the hair. See Warnings
After every use
Blow out
After you have wiped the rosin off, using a blow dryer ON COOL, blow air into the F holes to blow any dust, dirt or rosin that may have accumulated.. See Warnings
Twice a year
Dire consequences are the results of not heeding these warnings!
High heat and cold are enemies of your instrument. If you are too hot or cold then so is your instrument. Extreme cold makes the parts of your instrument more brittle and easier to break. High heat can cause your instrument to permanently change shape.
If you leave your bow tensioned in a hot place, it will loose its shape.
If you haven't cleaned it off, the rosin will melt onto your instrument and bow.
Folks with soft cases need to remove the bows before "undressing" their instrument.
Do not completely loosen all the strings on your instrument, the sound post may fall!
Please do not use super glue on your instrument in any way, shape, form, or fashion. To do so will cause extra time and expense with repairs and will not be corrected under our maintenance agreement.
