How to Fix a Guitar String Due to a Flood
How to Fix a Guitar String – Electronic guitars have electronic components that require special treatment when submerged in water. Please note that water is a good conductor of electricity, so when connected to electronic components it can cause a short circuit.
If this happens, then your losses will increase, especially if your guitar and hardware are expensive.
For your guitars that have been affected by floods, this article will explain some of the first post-flood handling tips, with the aim of reducing the damage. Here are the steps you can take.
- Remove the guitar from the hard case or soft case
- Remove all parts of the guitar body, including hardware and electronic components. Separate all electronic hardware components such as potentiometers and switches from the guitar body. However, the cable will no longer be possible. So, cables can be cut to remove components. Then, the electronic components must be cleaned with a quality electronic cleaner. Next, store the component in the uncooked rice.
- Dry the guitar outdoors, try in the shade, preferably cool. This is done so that the wood is dry again. When the guitar is dry enough, clean all parts of the guitar such as the fingerboard, neck, and others.
- So that the moisture content of the wood is lost, keep the guitar indoors and then dry it with a fan. Never use any cleaner on the surface of the hardware and try not to try to glue the damaged part or coating until the body is completely dry.
- After all stages have been completed, take your guitar to a quality guitar repair shop as soon as possible to get a more professional treatment
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As the saying goes, “prevention is better than cure”, some of the best things to do before your guitar is flooded are:
- Store the guitar in a high place, such as on top of a cupboard, or hang it using wall hangers. For those of you who have a room on a higher floor, the guitar can be better stored there.
- Use a waterproof soft case or Hardcase, at least it can withstand water entering for two to three hours until you can save your favorite guitar.
- The most important thing is to make a contribution to preventing flooding by not littering, which is very cheap and easy to do.
Those are some tips and tricks to prevent your guitar from being badly damaged after a flood. May be useful!
