How to clean your guitar fretboard

My first attempt in cleaning my fretboard

Materials needed:

Steel wire wool grade 0
Microfibre cloth
Polishing cloth
New set of strings
Oil-based cleaner/conditioner polish
Fret guard or adhesive to protect the fretboard

This was my first attempt on cleaning and polishing my guitar fretboard. It was made possible because of the help of my friend DelPlaysGuitar. He recommended me what to use and gave me tips on how to do it. Also I've look on Google as well as on YouTube on how to go about it. I did get some ideas like the improvised fretguard made from old credit card or old ID.

Overall, the experience was exciting and scary because being new to it, I don't want to damage my guitar or commit errors that may affect my guitar cosmetically or functionality.

Here are some of the brands I used in this video:
1. Dunlop 02 deep conditioner
2. Clayton ProBuff quality guitar polishing cloth
3. Abelli Studio Pro wipe
4. Grade 0 steel wire wool
5. Fender 250 R

A Quick Look at Mosky DTC 4-in-1 Effects Pedal

Mosky DTC 4-in-1 Effects Pedal

Another cheap pedal with very good functionality. Actually, if Im being honest, this is my ideal pedalboard. Just Delay, Overdrive and Distortion. I would be happy to play my guitar with just these three effects. However, this Mosky DTC got a bonus switch which is the Looper where you can add a chain of pedals and loop it around to add colour or flexibility to your pedalboard through Send/Return jack.

Right having said that, here's my opinion on this pedal. First, it came from China when I ordered it and there was a fear of either it will not be delivered or there will be dents and scratches because it will be shipped long distance. And the waiting was another issue, because the time frame that was given was about a month. But it did arrive, working order and in very good condition. On the photo, it looks bigger but when it arrive it was a bit smaller than I expected. So, if you got massive foot, I won't recommend this pedal because the buttons/switches were close to each other.

I had a quick try of the Delay effects and here's the demo/test run video:

Here's the Overdrive demo/test run and some nice settings to it.

Here's the tone test and demo of the Distortion.

And here's how the Loop Effects works and how to setup it up.

Hope this helps and thank you for taking some time watching and reading my blog. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow my blog for more reviews, hacks and tutorials. Cheers!

How to convert your kids guitar from right-handed to left

Convert Right-Handed Classical Guitar To Left

1. Remove the strings. You can save the strings for later if you don't have new set of strings yet. But if you do, just chuck old strings away.

2. Put strings in reverse order. Top string goes to the bottom and the rest will follow.

3. Your low E string which is your 6th string goes to 1st or your high E.

4. Your A string which is your 5th string goes to 2nd string which is your B.

5. Your D string which is your 4th string goes to 3rd string which is your G.

6. Your G string which is your 3rd string swap places with 4th string which is your D.

7. Your B string which is your 2nd string swap places with your 5th string which is your A.

8. And, obviously, your high E string which is your 1st string swap places with your 6th string which is your low E.


NOTE: Because this is the quickest or the simplest way to convert your guitar, there are other stuff that's important to know like the nut and the bridge. In some cases you will have to turn it around as well to accommodate the string thickness. However, most acoustic and classical guitar are fine apart from the electric guitar which is a bit trickier.

Hope this helps.

How to change regular machineheads to locking tuners

Simplest and quickest way to change tuners

1. Remove the strings safely. If you got a new set of strings then better cut the old strings but if you want to use it so you can test your newly fitted locking tuners then better carefully remove it and left it in the bridge.

2. Use the spanner to loosen the bushings. Be careful and don't rush. Also it's really easy so just use minimal force to remove this.

3. Turn the guitar around and unscrew the old tuner. Best to get one tuner first and fit your new locking tuners to see if you need some changes or if it's the right tuner in terms of length and/or width.

4. Once you're happy with the fitting as well as angle, etc. of your new locking tuner. Then, just proceed and remove the rest of the tuners and install your new tuners.

5. Always put the screw first at the back to the tuners in place. Then turn the guitar around front facing and put the washers first then the bushings. Tighten it gently using a spanner.

6. Turn the guitar again to double check the screws at the back if it needs a bit of tightening.

7. Once all is set and you're happy with the way it looks and feel, then time to put back the strings or put your new set of strings. You might need a pair of pliers to pull the strings. Remember to angle the hole of the tuners in line with strings and lock/tighten it up before turning the tuners and tune.

8. That's it, easy and straight-forward. Don't forget to cut the excess string and use a cutter.

THESE ARE MY TWO CHOICES: