Ukulele general maintenance methods and winter maintenance methods
2022-07-30
When the Ukulele is not in use, it should be flat and avoided, and it should not be leaned against or there may be heavy objects on the surface of the ukulele. Long-term contact with the body of the right hand will cause a layer of dirt to accumulate on the body. In such a situation, it must be cleaned up. Medium and low-end ukuleles should be sold with a thick cotton bag, and high-end ukuleles are recommended to sell a piano case, which is convenient for the safe storage of ukuleles. Sudden changes in temperature and humidity will damage the ukulele. Usually, avoid the ukulele from shining in the sun (play the piano outside as much as possible in the shade in summer), and do not get close to the heater. If the air is too humid, put some desiccant in the piano case. The advanced ukulele is made of exquisite craftsmanship and materials, so it is very easy to get injured. Remember to place the ukulele on a table or floor, and watch out for scratches from your zippers and buttons. The "frequently played" of the universal maintenance method can make all parts of your ukulele fully sensational at any time. This is the best way to maintain the ukulele. Well, gradually entering the winter, let's talk about how to maintain the veneer ukulele. The plywood friends are more resistant to dirt (so dirty/covering your face), but they are more durable, so maintenance only needs to guard against bear children. Of course, as a cliché, more play is always the best maintenance. 1. Usually can use fingerboard oil; 2. After playing, wipe off the sweat or other liquids on the piano; 3. Usually do not play the piano bag; 4. Keep away from bear children. Another problem in winter is that sometimes it is necessary to take the ukulele outside to play. This is to prevent a situation where it is hot and cold, and it is necessary to give the ukulele time to get used to the temperature. ,vice versa. If possible, try to prevent repeated exposure of the piano to extreme environments. Dry damage: The piano body may crack under low temperature and low humidity environment for a long time. In addition, in a dry environment, the fingerboard will be shortened, and the edge of the fret may be cut off. Due to the deformation of the panel, the product is beaten. Another is flying yards, that is, the bridge is pulled up and so on. winter care In winter, the air in the north and south is relatively dry, and the relative humidity is low. Whether the veneer piano is single or full, the board is a whole piece of solid wood, and it needs us to take good care of it without the moisture of the roots. Faced with dryness, the best solution is to increase the relative humidity. Nursing method: There is heating in winter in the north, and heating is also a boring killer. The placement of the piano should be as far away as possible from the heating, and then you can pay attention to the relative humidity of the home. If it is too low (<30%) for a long time, a humidifier is needed. The simple and economical way is to get a basin of water, the cost-effective way is to buy a humidifier for ukulele, and the high-end way is to buy an indoor humidifier. Advocate the combination of water + piano humidifier. In winter, the humidity environment is recommended to be controlled between 30%-50%. Summer is mostly the rainy season. Taking the south as an example, the rainy season is relatively humid. If it is wet, the general solution is to throw desiccant in the sound hole. For high-end ones, you can buy a dehumidifier.
Wet damage: The panel expands and the chord distance becomes higher, and the various parts of the panel deform. The frets are rusted. The bag is moldy. Open knobs may be rusted. Qin Jin may be deformed, which is permanent damage to the ukulele.
