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Electric guitars started to become popular in the 1970s when rock music was all the rage. They were useful because they could be audible over other amplified instruments in the same band, unlike the classic guitars. An electric guitar has a solid or semi-solid body and converts string vibrations to electrical power that is electronically filtered to produce the sounds. An electric guitar will last many years if you care for it properly. There is certain maintenance you can undertake yourself and other care that should be left to the professionals. When you are not playing your guitar, it should be kept in its case for protection. An electric guitar is made of wood, so extreme temperature changes can cause cracking. Avoid very hot or very cold environments and if you must take it from one extreme to another, allow it to change temperature slowly before playing it. Your guitar should not be laid down unless you are doing maintenance on it or it is in the case. It should never be placed flat on the ground unless in the case. Keep your fingernails short on the hand with which you use the fingerboard to protect the fingerboard. This is also more comfortable for you. Your hands should be clean before playing. When you have finished playing your electric guitar, it is good practice to wipe the instrument and the strings with a soft cloth. This is because dirt and oils accumulate there. If you change your strings, you ought to clean the fingerboard because oils and dust gather there too. Polish the guitar occasionally to keep the wood looking its best. The tuning gears on the guitar should be checked for loose parts and good operation. Apply a small amount of light machine oil to the bearing surfaces twice a year if you have open gears. Check the controls, output jack and switches periodically to check they are not becoming loose. If they are, tighten them up. You might want to remove the access panel and hold the jack or control from the back when tightening to make sure the part does not rotate, so you don't break any of the wire connections. If it is necessary to change a string, you don't have to change them all, but it is recommended because, if one string breaks, it usually means the set of strings is tired. Discoloration where you pick can indicate a weary string. If you must jazz up your guitar, you can use stickers or replace the scratch plate and volume knobs with chrome or equivalent, but never try to reshape the guitar - you could ruin it and the sound will become distorted. If you have purchased an electric guitar, it is wise to buy a good case to protect it and to carry it around. A Calton electric guitar case is fine for most guitars, whether electric, hollow body or acoustic electric. The case is shaped to fit your particular instrument's headstock offset and horn length.Other Related Articles
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