CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
August 31st, 2009 by admin
Gently wipe off rosin dust after each use using a soft clean cloth or handkerchief. Don’t rub. Larger rosin particles could scratch a delicate varnish. Rosin on the strings can be removed by scraping off with the fingernails, then wipe the strings and the fingerboard. Acids from fingers and rosins can be corrosive to strings. Also a build-up of rosin on the strings will hinder their vibration and will affect the clarity, tone and harmonics. Do not use any cleaner, alcohol, solvent, or furniture polish. To keep the instrument looking its best and to protect the delicate varnish, handle the instrument only by the neck and the bottom at the chinrest clamp or the lower saddle.