As a guitarist, maintaining your guitar clear is really important. We know that guitars get dirty incredibly fast depending a lot on where you play and for how long. Here are some of the most common ways and situations your guitar gets dirty and how it can get damaged by dirt or any other factor: -If you gig a lot on the weekends, you and your guitar are probably used to sweltering stages and intense stage lights. Playing in that kind of environment is a ton of fun but it likely makes you sweat, and that's your guitar's arch enemy. Other than a quiet amp, but that's a completely different topic! -Sweat is the kryptonite to your guitar because it not only makes your guitar's finish look bad, it can actually wear away the lacquer and cause irreparable damage to your fretboard over time. -If you sweat heavy enough, it can also reach and damage the electrical components of your guitar, causing rust and even more technical headaches. -On the other hand, if you practice for an hour or so a day in an air-conditioned room or studio, keeping your guitar clean won't be much of a chore. Cleaning your instrument will not only make it last longer and save you money but it will also keep you playing great. Talent is not the only thing that makes you a great guitarist! Atlanta Institute of Music and Media 2875 Breckinridge Blvd #700, Duluth, GA 30096 Learn how to clean your guitar by clicking the learn more button.