Rule of Thumb: If you’re comfortable, then chances are, the temperature is right for your guitar as well. The ideal temperature for your guitar is around 70° F. Avoid exposing your guitar to temperatures below 50° F and above 90° F. Avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures below 60° F and above 80° F.

Avoid exposing your guitar to excessively dry or humid climates for more than a few days. If you live in a dry climate, use a humidifier. If you live in a humid climate,

Relative humidity (RH) is temperature-dependent. Air with 45% RH at 60° F does not have the same water content as air at 70° F with 45% RH. Stable temperature plays a key role in ensuring your Bedell guitar is humidified properly.

When you’re not playing your Bedell, return it to its case. The case gently and evenly supports the body, neck, and head of your guitar, which helps keep everything in proper alignment. Your instrument will be happy; you’ll be happy.

Yes, follow these basic rules:

Do not expose your guitar to extreme climate changes.
Wipe down your guitar with a clean, soft, 100% cotton flannel cloth after every session.
Avoid commercial guitar cleaners, polishes and oils.
Don’t touch up any scratches or dings (this should be done only by experienced repair specialist).
If you use a guitar strap, remove after use, and store separately.
Only use stands and wall hangers that are specifically “nitrocellulose safe,” or place a clean, soft, 100% cotton cloth between your instrument and all contact points.

When cleaning your instrument after play, pay special attention to your fretboard to remove the oil residue left by your fingertips. When oil and dirt build up on your fretboard, it will become a bit “gummy,” and may require occasional cleaning and oiling.

Rub your fretboard lightly with ultra-fine (0000) steel wool.
Remove any steel wool fragments.
Apply mineral oil to the fretboard.
Wipe down the fretboard with a dry cotton cloth.

The tuning machines on your guitar will need little, if any, maintenance beyond occasional lubrication. Mark your calendar twice a year to lubricate your open tuning gears. To do this, dab a tiny bit of petroleum jelly on the end of a toothpick and apply to the gears. Don’t apply too much or it will catch dust that will wear out the tuning machines.

Adjustments to truss-rod tension alter the relative straightness of the neck. While these adjustments may impact your action (or string-height), the height of the saddle is also a factor. If you suspect your neck angle may be impacting your string height, the wisest course of action is to take it to your guitar dealer or reputable repair specialist.

Your guitar strings will wear out. How quickly depends on how often and how long you play – and whether you wipe the strings with a cloth after each session. The oils from your fingers corrode the strings over time. How will you know when it’s time? You’ll notice your sound has lost its brilliance and has become a bit muffled. When this happens, replace the entire set of strings. Only replacing one will result in an unbalanced sound.

The luthiers at Bedell selected the perfect strings to compliment the body shape of your guitar. Should you desire different strings to accommodate your individual playing style, your steel-string acoustic guitar is designed for use with light- and medium-gauge strings. If you switch to lighter-gauge strings, you’ll likely need to have a reputable dealer adjust the bridge saddle and neck to avoid fret buzz.