Re: Guitar/gear dust-prevention?

Put em in the case when you are done. I have an old suede leather full skin that I drape over my guitar that stays out on a stand and one for my amp. Got them at Tandy leather company about 25 years ago. They look cool to an old hippie.


markd wrote:

On Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:52:11 -0700, Jim <askme@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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markd wrote:


On Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:53:04 -0700, Jim <askme@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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markd wrote:



I get tired of dusting my guitar and other gear, and was wondering if
anyone has used one of those Sharper Image' Ionic Breeze' units (or
similar), and if they really work. Rather pricey so thought I'd ask
before wasting time/money.

TIA

I hear really mixed things about those units. ...and they show up cheap on local craigslist.

While they are noisier, require replacement filters, and use more electricity, HEPA filters actually work. You have to move air in order to filter air. In my home (non-smoking), the big filters last YEARS if you periodically remove and vacuum off the carbon pre-filter. You can actually see the HEPA filter darken with age, as it gets loaded with fine particles.

Prior to HEPA, we had a charged plate electrostatic cleaner that didn't work as well. A good vacuum is key, because most vacuums throw dust back into the air. My father's place has a central electrostatic filter in the HVAC (heat pump forced air). It sounds like a bug zapper if a big particle of dust wanders in. He also has a central vacuum with the can in the garage (no dust finds its way back in the house). That's the way to go, if you have the option.


I used to have central vacuum - it was awesome. I'm back to the old
push/pull type these days. I'm having all the carpet in my house
replaced this week and I got to thinking about keeping it as dust
free as possible (especially in regard to electronic and guitar gear).
Buying a better vaccuum sounds like a really good idea. I suspect it's
near impossible to have a near dust-free environment though in a
normal house.

Let me put a plug in for a vacuum that you'd NEVER buy new (overpriced when new), but can sometimes find used at a great price. It's a canister type, called a "Filter Queen." One model is the Majestic. I've bought two in the last couple of years, and the last one I virtually stole. It was at a charity sale. I offered $50 because it was a bit dirty, missing many attachments, yada, yada. Long story short, they sold it to me for what I had in my wallet (I was out walking the dog), around $20. The other was an eBay purchase for around $100.

They are not HEPA certified AFAIK, but have great filtration. You can vacuum a room and see little or no dust in the air. And they are quiet and powerful. They are designed well with quality parts, and the design has changed very little in the last 50 years (replacement parts available). Like this: http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/hsh/359888264.html


Geez, does that bring back memories! In high school (about a billion
years ago), my best friend's mom had a Filter Queen. My friend used it
to give self-inflicted hickies to make it look like he was getting
action. Funny as hell to see him with perfectly round, huge hickies
that took weeks to go away!! What a nimrod.


Honeywell makes the most common quality HEPA air filters. I bought an off brand that I like because it includes an ionizer, but I have to order filters because they aren't common.


I was just hoping for some "yeah, an Ionic Breeze is awesome, haven't
had to dust my gear in 6 months!" replies. ;)



For dusting guitars, I use the disposable electrostatic cloths intended for use on floor dust mops ( http://www.usahardware.com/inet/shop/item/61670/icn/20-845123/procter_gamble/31821.htm ). They work great, especially under strings, around pickups... Then I use a microfiber cloth with the Duncun 65 polish. It's not THAT much work.

Somebody mentioned pets. It depends on the cat or dog. My Doberman is very clean, and sheds very little. Open windows and wall to wall carpeting also add to dust.
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