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In case anyone is wondering(or cares). The G in Maynard G. Crebbs name stands for Walter.Now you can sleep at nights with that off your mind.

Just to clarify some things. I dont use the cleaners on a regular basis.If I clean them once or twice a year it`s a miracle.They mostly sit in their cases.Except for my red strat and yamaha apx-4-a. The others get pulled out a few times a year just to keep them running.And the finger ease is the name of the string lubricant. It`s safe to assume that everyone has different ideas about what to use.As far as pledge or paste wax goes.Dont pile it on.A very light thin film is more than enough.If anyone has ever tried to buff off a thick coat of johnson paste wax,(especially on a black guitar)they will know what I mean. My original point is that the Gibson Guitar Care Kit is overpriced household cleaners that can be purchased cheaper seperately. Lemon Oil, Chrome Polish, Furniture Cleaner and a small chamois all in its own plastic case. I can open up another pandoras box if I get into some of the overpriced "SPECIAL GUITAR TOOLS". Except for an ernie ball electric string winder and a hand string winder with a pin puller,I use the cheapest poor quality screwdrivers possible".WHY JOEY" I`ll tell you.The easier the handles break from too much pressure.The easier it is to break them before you put too much pressure on some delicate part of a guitar. A good strong screwdriver(husky or craftsmen) will easily damage a guitar before they break.And I never use any kind of power screwdriver. It`s a pain,but its too easy to crack a pickguard by tightening the screw too much.

I dont use string cleaner.When they start to get disgusting I change them. I do use string lubricant(finger ease). Which seems like silicone but I wouldnt dare spray a guitar with silicone(especially electrics).Spray them both on a floor and they will make it as slippery as ice.I used to buy gibson guitar polish in the spray can.Until I learned that pledge does the same thing for a lot less.

I only use the wax on smooth surfaces(my red strat).I would never put it on a satin finish because it would never come off.(voice of experience).My original point is that the little gibson kit is just a bunch of overpriced cleaning products. Plus the paste wax requires a lot of elbow grease to remove the film.If the finish isn`t as smooth as glass or like that on a car.DON`T WAX IT.That is also why you try it on a tiny spot that cant be seen first.

That was truly amazing.

My pedalboard collects dust. My effects chain now consists of 2 cords and a DOD overdrive preamp which has served me well since 1984. In the 80s I wasted a lot of money on effects.

I thought it was at 3 pm. I will see what happens at that time.Just have to worry about it when the time comes. If not today then another time.

I told her to go up to 80.00 to shut her up.I`m hoping the fur lined case she is talking about is a ahrd shell and not chipboard(cardboard).I like Yamahas but I have 3 already.I really don`t care if she loses the bid.But she will keep calling until its over.Not a bad time to go grocery shopping.

Still on the same wife.4 electrics,4 acoustics,1-6 string banjo and a lap steel,8 amps,1 PA.My daughter has 2 amps 1 acoustic,4 electrics,2 basses,1 uke, an organ and a keyboard, and she is only 14. Not to mention a drumkit so any drummers can travel light. There is so much that they probably all look the same to my wife. Some of these I have had for 30 years. I`ve been with my wife for 27 years. Never once have any of the guitars or amps ever complained about the room they take up. Truthfully,I never knew how many there were until I did this post just now. Talk about GAS

Hey jgreen I used the ZEP stainless steel cleaner she uses on the dishwasher and fridge.Try it on a small spot first.Chrome polishes didnt work.One time I paid 60.00 at a detailing shop to have it removed. It looked so bad I had nothing to lose and it worked.(on mine)

I have a Dot Studio.No fancy trim or shiny colors.Just a strippo with black hardware.It plays good but I had a major feedback problem so it doesnt get much use.My only pet peeve with epiphones is that they always seem to arrive poorly set up.Loose pots and plugs.An easy fix but still an inconvenience.