Artisan Instrument Care
The Apothecary
Luthier-grade instrument care formulated and tested daily on our Dundee workbench. Small-batch botanical lipids and residue-free cleansers engineered specifically to nourish open-pore tonewoods and protect vintage nitrocellulose finishes—100% silicone-free, mineral-oil-free, and safe for delicate timbers.
Nitrocellulose Safe
100% silicone-free and non-reactive pH. Guaranteed never to soften lacquer, cause milky hazing, or leave gummy synthetic films.
100% Botanical Lipids
Pure Jojoba, Sweet Almond & Coconut oils. Zero petroleum solvents, zero synthetic fragrances, and zero acidic limonene.
Small-Batch Provenance
Hand-blended in Dundee, Scotland. Formulated by professional luthiers and backed by verified 5.0★ player ratings.
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Clarity Wash
Nitrocellulose Safe Guitar Cleaner
A specialised cleanser for delicate Nitro finishes.
- ✓Silicone-free preservation
- ✓Non-reactive pH balance
Resonance Balm
Plant-Based Fretboard Oil
Deep timber stabilisation using pure plant oils.
Suffering from winter fret sprout? Read our luthier diagnosis on winter wood shrinkage.
- ✓GM-Free, Vegan & Organic
- ✓Limonene-Free Formula
Restoration Kit
The Complete Set
The full care system with recycled microfibre cloths.
- ✓Complete 2-phase system
- ✓2x Recycled microfibre cloths
“My fretboard is transformed!”
“Just used the Clarity wash and balm on my Martin acoustic and it is amazing! I was careful not to get it on the satin Sapele top, but my fretboard is transformed!”
Instrument Match
Martin Acoustic
Satin Sapele Top & Hardwood Fretboard
Workbench Methodology
Luthier Setup & Care Protocols
Setup Sequence
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Master the T.R.A.I.N. framework: Tune, Relief, Action, Intonation, Noodle.
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