DAILY MAINTENANCE
e continued good quality of your banjo is dependent on your daily
eff orts to maintain it. It is best to develop a routine to do every time
you put your banjo away. For example:
1. Wipe the fi ngerprints and smudges off the metal parts with
a Deering Care Cloth or a clean cotton rag; then run the cloth up and
down the strings and fi ngerboard. If you don't wipe the metal parts
off , the acid from your skin will react with the metal and tarnish or
eat it away as time goes by. Keep a clean cloth in the case.
2. Remove the capo, if you used one. e pressure of the capo
against the back of the neck for long periods will eventually mar the
fi nish.
3. Set your banjo in the case carefully so that you don't bump
the fi fth peg. After several bumps the fi fth peg might suddenly fall
out.
CLEANING
Both wood and metal parts should be cleaned and polished every
three to six months or more often if needed to keep your banjo
looking it’s best.
FINGERBOARD CARE
If you notice grooves wearing into your fi ngerboard, one possible
cause is playing with long fi ngernails. Keep the fi ngernails on your
fretting hand clipped short.
If you notice grooves in your frets, this is normal wear and tear,
however if it happens within a year you may be pressing harder than
necessary when you fret the neck and may be creating more fret wear
than normal. Try using a lighter touch.
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