Greenbrier Pawn Shop’s Expert Tips for Maintaining Your Vintage Guitar’s Value

If you're the proud owner of a vintage guitar, you probably want to do everything you can to take good care of it. At some point in the future, you might choose to sell it, and you'll want it to be as valuable as possible so you can get paid as much as possible. Alternatively, you may be hoping to keep your guitar and play it for many years to come, or you may want to pass it down to your kids or grandkids one day. Regardless, you'll want to keep it in the best shape you can, and that's something we can help with. After all, we've been in the pawn industry for 30 years now, and we have bought, sold, and made pawn loans on a variety of guitars and musical instruments over the years. We have learned quite a bit in our time in the business, and we are here to share a few tips and tricks to keep your guitar in good shape and to help maintain its value.

Interested in selling your vintage guitar? You can get paid more for it here, especially if it's in good condition. Stop by Greenbrier Pawn or our sister store, Hilltop Pawn, and get a cash offer today!

Helpful Tips & Tricks for Taking Care of Your Vintage Guitar

Maybe you know more about playing a guitar than you do about taking care of one, or maybe you've recently purchased or inherited a guitar that you really know nothing about, other than that you want to take good care of it. These are a few simple tips and tricks to keep in mind so you can maintain your instrument and its value:

• Make sure you use appropriately sized strings. Be aware that older guitars often are designed for smaller gauge strings, so you'll want to use these strings to avoid damaging the instrument.

• Carefully clean your guitar on a regular basis using a soft, dry microfiber cloth. This should be effective for removing dirt, dust, and oil from your fingers.

• Clean your strings with a damp, but not soaking wet, cloth. This helps maintain tone and keeps your guitar looking neat and tidy. It also helps prevent corrosion. Make sure you allow strings to dry completely before playing again.

• Only use polishes that are designed for your guitar's finish, and follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully. This will help you make your guitar shine and will help protect it.

• Make sure your guitar isn't kept in extreme heat or cold, and ensure it isn't kept in too-dry conditions -- this can cause your guitar's wood to warp and crack. Ideally, it should be stored at about 50 percent humidity.

• Keep your guitar in a hard case when possible. This will help protect it from dents, dings, scratches, and other damage.

As you can see, taking good care of your vintage guitars isn't difficult. Follow these simple tips and keep your instrument in good shape. Thinking about selling your vintage guitar? Stop by today to get a top dollar offer, or give us a call at 757-382-9066 with any questions that you might have!

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