• Don't leave your guitar in extreme weather condition like the car when the heat is high
• Don't leave your guitar in a high humidity or damp location like the basement
• Don't lean your guitar against a wall when not using it. Keep it in a case. It is very easy for the guitar to tip over, fall, and be damaged.
• Don't play the guitar with dirty hands. The natural oil of your hands can shorten string life and damage the fine wood.
• Don't handle your guitar roughly - treat it gently with respect
• Don't place anything in the soundhole
• Don't use furniture polish or commercial cleaners on your guitar

Do's

• Do Clean your guitar regularly. I clean mine every time I change the strings. With the strings removed it is easy to inspect for damage or problems and clean all the small areas.
• Do use an approved polish and soft rag
• Do Inspect your guitar regularly for damage or issues
• Do change your strings regularly
• Do wash your hands before you play
• Get a case to keep your guitar in (For a classical guitar you should get a hard shell case)

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