Playing a musical instrument is a pleasure, it balances your emotions and gives you real happiness. If you are a casual player or a professional, a musical instrument is a valuable expression to cherish. Though most of these instruments are made up of delicate materials like rare woods, fine metal strings, etc. and they cost a good amount of money.

To derive real value, one must take care of these and ensure they remain with them for a long time. Taking care of your instruments is imperative to increase their lifespan and ensure the quality of sound that they produce is apt. Here are 4 tips that can help you to keep your musical instrument healthy and functional, P.S. This is the least you can do for the best results!

1. Use a Good Quality Case


A lot of people want to keep their instruments out and ready to Jam! Because they can sing for you, instruments are not just tools but drive a certain level of intimacy with the user. For the same reason, when you invest in a dream guitar like the Fender Acoustasonic or an awesome keyboard like the Nord Stage 3, it is essential you also invest in a good cause.

At M4MUSIC you can find some of the best Global brands like Gator Guitar Case and custom-made bags like the Thomson Keyboard Bag. Keeping your instruments in a good quality casing will prevent seasonal wear and tear and accidental damage, and most importantly keep the fiddlers away from your precious!

2. Don’t Use your Case as a Carry Bag

The casing should only be used for taking care of a specific musical instrument. You might want to fill it in with cables, pedals, switches, and more. Given most of these cases are spacious, they are not meant to be this way to store more stuff!

They are carefully designed to ensure the wood on your instrument has enough breathing space, and a gap between the case and instrument to ensure they are not touching. Find a good fit for your instrument, invest a little more and you will reap the benefits of this simple tip.

3. Always Keep the Instruments Clean    


Instruments are delicate and are crafted with a certain finesse to generate the sound you need. Materials like a rosewood fingerboard in good quality guitars example the Fender Brad Paisley Road Worn Esquire need regular cleaning and seasoning with the right oils. Else it will lose its character soon. Elements like dust, excessive moisture, and weather change can all affect the quality and longevity of your instrument.

Use good quality cleaning agents, microfiber cloths, and sprays to ensure your instrument is always in a good shape. If you notice any wear and tear, or dampness in tonality rush it to a nearby store, stores in UAE like ThomsunMusic can service your instrument and ensure there is no further damage.

4. You Repair your Instrument, Ensure you Repair your Case too!


 Your casing is a barrier between unwanted damage and your precious instrument. When people approach us for repair services, we have noticed a lot of times that they are using worn out or damaged casing. This is being pennywise pound foolish. Make sure your casing is intact, change it every few years, ensure it's secured, and test it a couple of times with your instrument (gently).

It is a very small item in your arsenal and cost-effective too, though it is significantly helpful to ensure your instrument remains good, for a long time. If you have some specific questions about a particular instrument, do give us a call or WhatsApp us and let our experts guide you for free at (+971) 4 266 1286 or you can also click on the chat bubble at the bottom of the screen to chat with us instantly!