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Cloth only
No polish or cleaner in the package. It's the applicator and the wiper, not the chemical.
Product detailSKU #1275425410693
Ernie BallPolish Cloth
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A cloth for wiping down a guitar after playing. Basic maintenance item for anyone who wants to keep sweat and fingerprints off a finish.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Wiping strings and neck down after every session
- Clearing fingerprints off a gloss finish before a gig
- Keeping a dedicated clean cloth in the case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Removing built-up grime or oxidation that needs an actual cleaner
- Players wanting fretboard oil or polish included
- Anyone who already keeps clean cotton cloths around
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Dedicated guitar cloth
The point is keeping one cloth that never touches grit or household cleaners, so it never drags dirt across a finish.
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Dry-use wipe down
Most finish damage comes from sweat and skin oil left sitting overnight. A dry wipe after playing handles nearly all of it.
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Works on strings too
Running it under and over the strings after playing pulls off the oil that dulls tone and shortens string life.
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$6.99
Cheap enough to keep several — one in the case, one at home — so you never reach for a shirttail.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No polish, cleaner, or fretboard oil included. Those are separate purchases.
- 02Shake it out before each use — trapped grit is what scratches finishes.
- 03Keep it away from the workbench so it stays free of metal filings.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is it safe on a nitrocellulose finish?
A clean dry cloth is. The risk with nitro comes from chemicals, not wiping. Check any polish separately before putting it on a nitro guitar.
02Does it come with polish?
No. This is the cloth on its own. Buy a guitar polish separately if you want to do more than a dry wipe down.
03How do I wash it?
Plain wash, no fabric softener or dryer sheets. Those leave a residue that smears across a gloss finish instead of cleaning it.
04Can I use it on the fretboard?
Yes, for wiping off sweat and grime after playing. Conditioning a dry rosewood or ebony board still needs a proper fretboard oil.
