Two more notes on stringing and cleaning the neck:

1. Stringing: I push the string 3/4 inch past the hole and turn in towards the headstock. Passing the end under the winding string and bending it backward towards the guitar and continue winding to lock it.

2. Waxing the neck. I take all six strings off if I'm not playing a gig the same day when changing strings. While the stings are off I polish the frets with a soft, dry rag. Then I wax the neck with Butcher's Wax. (Bowling alley wax) Follow the directions on the can. This protects, shines, and prevents shrinkage of the neck. If I'm playing out that day I remove 3 strings at a time, and wax 1/2 of the neck at the time. Neck shrinkage can cause various negative consequences and prevention is worth the effort.

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chance