Looking after a Baily Bootlegger - Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

RE: Looking after a Baily Bootlegger

cardiffborn — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 23:02:32 +0000

Thanks for that.

I've got the lemon oil from the original build and, to be honest with you, the body is still pretty pristine.

yeah, gloss and nuther level for a lot later.

RE: Looking after a Baily Bootlegger

mark bailey — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:41:23 +0000

For a Matt finish all you should need is a damp cloth to clean it - The fretboard should be treated with Lemon Oil (or similar) every once in a while or if it is looking a bit dry.

A gloss finish is a lot more work and a whole nuther level of difficulty - maybe next time?

Looking after a Baily Bootlegger

cardiffborn — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 15:24:32 +0000

The finish on my first acoustic build is matt, as per the instructions. It's nothing like the shine on my Collings but I really like it. However, I wonder whether I should be thinking about looking after the wood, or maybe this is not necessary.

Any advice on this topic would be appreciated.