Danelectro '59 Dano Pro Reissue

[matt28]

Hi,

I just bought a used Danelectro '59 Dano Pro Reissue from a friend of mine. It was pretty messed up when I got it (the action is horrible, neck is bent, very dirty, pickup out of place, strings missing, etc.) I was wondering if any of you people knew anything about how to fix it up. I can probably fix the action stuff, the pickup, and the strings (obviously), but I don't know about the cleaning of the guitar. Do you know of any cleaner that is good for cleaning guitars without taking off the paint?

 

Thanks,

Matt

[veil]

To get off surface gunk, use Naptha, believe it or not. Works like a charm. Just don't clean it around any open flames.

 

Bore oil works great for lubricating the nut (lulz) and the fretboard. Then, any guitar polish I guess, but i reckon Danos don't have high gloss finishes or anything

[Verne Andru]

It's made out of the same stuff as your kitchen counter-top, so any non-abrasive house-hold cleaner will do. Use lemon oil on the fretboard after getting the gunk off.

[JC777]

To get off surface gunk, use Naptha, believe it or not. Works like a charm. Just don't clean it around any open flames. Bore oil works great for lubricating the nut (lulz) and the fretboard. Then, any guitar polish I guess, but i reckon Danos don't have high gloss finishes or anything

 

Both are good suggestions.

[Verne Andru]

Be careful with naptha around the edge tape. It will compromise the glue and the tape will start coming off in random spots.