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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 to clean a guitar with heavy grime build-up

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?

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

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

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

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

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...

How to Care for a Nitrocellulose Guitar Finish — The Complete Guide

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,...