Does it clean without any spray or polish?

Yes. The microfiber pad and the brush work dry to lift dust, grime and fingerprints. Use a separate polish or fretboard conditioner for deeper cleaning.

Will it work on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. It is made for electric and acoustic guitars and basses, and the brush reaches around the bridge and soundhole edges.

Can I wash the microfiber pad?

Yes. The pad is washable and reusable. Rinse it and let it dry before the next use.

Does it clean the fretboard?

It lifts dust from the fretboard and protects the frets while you wipe, but it does not oil or condition the wood.

Is it worth it over a plain microfiber cloth?

It adds a brush end and a pad shaped to reach under the strings, which a flat cloth struggles with. A cloth still covers a full body faster.

What else can I use it on?

Music Nomad lists drums, mixers, pedals and computers, so it works as a general dry dusting tool for gear.

Where is the Music Nomad The Tool MN205 cheapest?

At Musician's Friend, for $9.99, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Music Nomad The Tool MN205?

3 stores we checked sell it, including Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, Walmart.

Music Nomad The Tool MN205

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What reviewers say

Owners describe it as a handy, well-made two-ended tool that earns its place in a gig bag. Most praise the string pad and the brush for quick dusting between string changes. A few find it small for cleaning a whole body and say it does not replace polish or fretboard conditioner.

What people mention

String cleaningPraisedOwners say the microfiber pad wipes the top and underside of strings fast and leaves them cleaner between changes.
Brush reachPraisedThe soft brush is liked for dusting bridges, saddles, pickups and tuners where cloths do not fit.
SizeMixedSome owners find the tool small and say cleaning a whole body takes more passes than with a cloth.
No solutionsPraisedBuyers like that it works dry, with no sprays or polishes needed for routine dusting.
BuildPraisedOwners describe it as solid and durable, and the pad as washable and reusable.
Polish limitsCriticisedReviewers note it does not polish, condition the fretboard or replace a full care kit.

About the Music Nomad The Tool MN205

Music Nomad's All-in-1 String, Body, and Hardware Cleaning Tool is a must have for any guitar or bass player. The innovative design both extends the life and preserves the tone of the strings, and also cleans the body and hardware without any cleaning solutions. This premium quality, washable microfiber pad quickly cleans dust, grime, and fingerprints on the instrument's body and hard to reach areas, including on top and underneath guitar strings. It also protects frets and fretboard from getting damaged while cleaning them. Turn it around to use the super soft, natural brush fibers as a cleaner for dust build-up and care on the body, bridge, pickups, saddles, tuners, headstock, and more. Cleaning off dust and grime is a must before you apply any polish to avoid scratching the finish. The All-in-1 Nomad Tool can be used on all electric and acoustic stringed instruments, drums, mixers, computers, pedals, and more. Innovative design extends the life and preserves the tone of strings, and also cleans the body and hardware without any cleaning solution Premium quality washable microfiber pad cleans on top and underneath strings in seconds Quickly cleans dust, grime, and fingerprints on the instrument's body and hard to reach areas Turn it around to use the super soft, natural fibers to safely clean dust build-up on the body, bridge, pickups, saddles, tuners, and headstock All-in-1 tool can be used on all electric and acoustic stringed instruments, drums, mixers, computers, pedals, and more