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Daddario Instrument Care Essentials
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Daddario Instrument Care Essentials

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$26.00at Northwest GuitarsChecked Nov 9

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  • Last seen at $26.00 at Northwest Guitars on Nov 9.

Our take on the Daddario Instrument Care Essentials

A four-bottle guitar care kit: Restore polish, Protect wax, Shine spray and Hydrate fretboard conditioner, plus an untreated cotton flannel cloth. The three-step body program targets dull gloss, swirl marks and light scratches, while Hydrate is aimed at dark natural-wood fingerboards. It suits players who want a full clean-and-protect routine in one box rather than a single all-purpose spray. Compared with one-bottle polishes, it covers more jobs but takes more steps and more shelf space.

Best forPlayers with gloss-finished guitars that look dullOwners of dark rosewood or ebony fretboardsGuitarists who want a full clean, polish and wax routineSetup and maintenance of a small guitar collection
Pros
  • Separate restore, protect and shine steps for gloss bodies
  • Carnauba wax in the Protect stage adds a protective layer
  • Hydrate conditioner is made for dark natural-wood fingerboards
  • Untreated double-napped cotton flannel cloth included for buffing
  • Covers body and fretboard care in one kit
Cons
  • Four bottles and a multi-step process take more time than a single spray
  • Restore is a polish, so it is not for satin or matte finishes
  • Hydrate is intended for dark woods, not maple or finished boards
  • Small bottles, so heavy users will run through them

Daddario Instrument Care Essentials prices at every store

  • Northwest GuitarsNew

    In stockShips from the UK · duties may applyReturn policy

    $26.00Checked Nov 9
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About the Daddario Instrument Care Essentials

The D'Addario Instrument Care Essentials is a guitar care kit for restoring a glossy finish that has lost its shine. It includes a three-step body buffing program, a fretboard conditioner and a cotton polishing cloth.

Restore uses a rich formula to cut through grime and polish out swirl marks and minor scratches. Protect combines Carnauba wax with advanced chemistry for a distinct radiance and is quick and easy to apply. Shine removes dust, fingerprints and minor imperfections, and its color enhancers bring out the instrument's look.

Hydrate is a formula of oils and cleaners for dark natural wood fingerboards. It leaves the surface clean and glowing. The untreated polishing cloth is double-napped cotton flannel, made for buffing and for applying polishes, waxes and cleaners.

Step 1: Restore
1 oz
Step 2: Protect
1 oz, contains Carnauba wax
Step 3: Shine
2 oz
Hydrate
1 oz fretboard conditioner for dark natural wood fingerboards
Polishing cloth
Untreated double-napped cotton flannel
In the box
Restore, Protect, Shine, Hydrate and a polishing cloth

Questions and answers

What is in the box?
Restore polish (1 oz), Protect wax (1 oz), Shine spray (2 oz), Hydrate fretboard conditioner (1 oz) and an untreated cotton flannel polishing cloth.
Can I use it on a satin or matte finish?
The Restore polish is meant for gloss finishes and can leave satin or matte surfaces looking uneven. Use the milder Shine step on those finishes instead.
Is Hydrate safe on a maple fretboard?
Hydrate is formulated for dark natural woods such as rosewood and ebony. Finished maple boards do not need oil, so keep it off them.
Do I have to use all three body steps every time?
No. Use Restore only when the finish is dull or scratched, Protect for longer-lasting gloss, and Shine for routine dust and fingerprint cleanup.
Does it work on polyurethane finishes?
Yes. The body products are made for common gloss finishes, including polyurethane and nitrocellulose, and the wax sits on top of either.
Can I use the cloth with the fretboard conditioner?
Yes. The untreated flannel works for applying and buffing the polishes, wax and conditioner, and for wiping down strings and hardware.
Where is the Daddario Instrument Care Essentials cheapest?
At Northwest Guitars, for $26.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Daddario Instrument Care Essentials?
Rated 5 out of 5 from 7 ratings.

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