Taking care of your instrument all depends on what your musical instrument is. Is it a violin, a piano, a guitar or a drum, it is all up to its materials and style. You should know basic factors that can affect the performance and quality of it like storage area, temperature, proper handling and quality components. Strings and keys are some of the components that you have to take care also. The polish and finish of the surface of the instruments needed also to be taken care of to avoid future problems like cracks and breakage. It is best to consult an expert in musical instruments to guide you on how to take care of it; they are usually in the gutar center where you bought your instrument.
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