Storing To Stay Calm

Easy Tips For Getting It Right When Storing Musical Instruments

30 July 2021

Lois King

You should keep your musical instruments in personal storage instead of leaving them in the basement. That said, you need to follow a few rules and helpful tips when keeping these instruments in storage units so that you can avoid possible damage.

Here are some top tips for you when you want to keep guitars, pianos, and other musical instruments in personal storage.

1. Go for Climate Control

Spend a little more on climate-controlled personal storage spaces, and you can enjoy some peace of mind knowing your musical instruments are in the best possible environment. Unchecked temperature and humidity levels can damage parts of your instrument, affecting the quality of sound the instrument will produce. When looking around for storage units, narrow down your options to climate-controlled units with both temperature and humidity regulation.

2. Keep It in the Original Case

The case in which your instrument comes is designed to hold and keep all the parts secure and safe. Look for the original case, or find something similar if you have lost or damaged the original. Your instrument may suffer severe damage if you opt for just any bag that doesn't match the properties of the original case.

3. Take It Apart

If it can come apart, then, by all means, take apart your musical instrument. Remove the mouthpieces, the reeds, straps, and any part of your musical instrument that can come off. You may also want to loosen your strings and drumheads. 

Not only will dismantling the instrument help reduce the risk of damage, but you can also save up on storage costs. Taken-apart pieces will occupy less space, and you can get away with renting out a smaller personal storage unit.

4. Wrap and Cover Up

Wrap padding and blankets around piano legs and your drum sets for added protection. The covers will provide cushioning against any shock forces and at the same time protect your instruments from dust, mold, and pests. The storage facility from which you rent your personal storage unit may be able to provide you with these packing materials for a fee.

5. Be Careful With Placement in the Storage Unit

Always handle with care when placing your musical instruments in the storage units. Ensure that you place no items on top of the instruments while they are in storage. Also, place instruments away from the doorway.

Go for climate-controlled personal storage, pack up accordingly, and you can rest assured your musical instrument will suffer no damage while it is in storage. Contact a self-storage facility to learn more.

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