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We have put heart and soul developing our products but you are not on your own! Read our handy little guides to get the most out of your LORE and other Moorland Distribution products.
How Often Should You Oil a Guitar Fingerboard? (The Honest Answer)
"How often should I oil my fingerboard?" is one of the most searched guitar care questions online — and one of the most inconsistently answered. Some sources say every string...
How to Clean a Guitar with Heavy Grime Build-Up
Not every guitar comes to you in pristine condition. Whether it's a second-hand purchase, a guitar that's been in storage for years, or an instrument that simply hasn't been cleaned...
What Is Carnauba Wax and Why Is It Better for Your Guitar?
If you've been researching natural guitar care products, you've probably come across carnauba wax. It appears on ingredient lists for guitar polishes, body waxes, and even some fingerboard products. But...
Guitar Care in Hot Weather — Summer Maintenance Tips
Most guitar care advice focuses on the risks of cold, dry winter air. But summer brings its own set of challenges — high temperatures, UV exposure, humidity swings, and the...
How to Darken a Guitar Fingerboard Naturally
A dried-out, pale fingerboard is one of the most common cosmetic issues on guitars that haven't been properly maintained. Rosewood and ebony fingerboards in particular can lose their depth and...
Why We Don't Use Silicone in Our Guitar Polish
Walk into any guitar shop and pick up a bottle of guitar polish. There's a good chance silicone is in there — often listed as dimethicone, cyclomethicone, or simply "silicone...
The Difference Between Guitar Polish and Guitar Cleaner
Guitar polish and guitar cleaner are often used interchangeably — but they're not the same thing, and using the wrong one for the job produces poor results at best and...
What Makes a Guitar Care Product Eco-Friendly? A Buyer’s Guide
“Natural,” “eco-friendly,” and “green” are among the most overused and least regulated terms in consumer products. Guitar care is no exception — products marketed as natural often contain petroleum derivatives,...
How to Care for a Vintage Guitar — Cleaning, Storage, and Maintenance
A vintage guitar is more than an instrument — it’s a piece of history. Whether it’s a 1960s Gibson, a pre-CBS Fender, or a mid-century acoustic, caring for a vintage...
The Best Guitar Care Products for Acoustic Guitars — A Complete Guide
Acoustic guitars have specific care requirements that differ from electric guitars in a few important ways. The larger body, the unfinished or lightly finished soundboard on some models, and the...
Cold-Pressed vs Mineral Oil: What's Really in Your Fingerboard Oil?
Most fingerboard oils are mineral-based and don't actually absorb into wood. We break down the real difference between mineral oil and cold-pressed natural oils, and why it matters for your guitar.
Guitar Care for Beginners — What You Actually Need (And What You Don’t)
Walk into any guitar shop and you’ll find a wall of guitar care products — polishes, oils, cleaners, conditioners, waxes, string lubricants, fret polishes, and more. It’s overwhelming, and most...
How to Wax Your Guitar — Body, Neck, and Fingerboard
Waxing your guitar is one of the most effective things you can do to maintain its appearance and protect its finish long-term. But different parts of the guitar need different...
How to Care for a Nitrocellulose Guitar Finish — The Complete Guide
Nitrocellulose lacquer is the finish of choice on vintage guitars and many high-end modern instruments — Gibson, Fender Custom Shop, Martin, and countless boutique builders use it. It looks stunning,...
Why Most Guitar Lemon Oils Are Just Petroleum in Disguise
If you’ve ever bought a bottle of “lemon oil” for your guitar fingerboard, there’s a good chance you’ve been misled — not by a rogue seller, but by an industry-wide...
Eco-Friendly Guitar Care: A Complete Guide for Conscious Guitarists
Most guitar care products contain petroleum-derived mineral oil and synthetic ingredients. Here's a complete guide to eco-friendly guitar care — what to look for, what to avoid, and why it matters.