Hello, my name is Jacob Langston. My father passed away two years ago, and I inherited his entire estate. Dad was a great guy, but he sure did have a lot of stuff. He lived in a large home, and I honestly don’t think he changed a thing since my mother died twelve years before him. I couldn't afford to keep the house, so selling it was one of the first things I had to take care of. I was at a loss for what to do with all the belongings inside. I had to start moving things out in order to get the house ready to sell. Once it sold, I had to move the rest out. I hired a moving and storage company to help with this daunting task, and am I glad I did. Stay tuned as I share this adventure with you!
When you are planning on storing items in a self-storage unit, you need to consider the types of items and what could potentially harm them. With musical instruments, you need to keep them dry, at the right temperature, and off the ground. Here are some tips for storing musical instruments in your storage unit.
Choose the Right Storage Unit
The type of storage unit and its location matter when you intend to store your musical instruments inside. Since water can be very damaging to the instruments, avoid getting a ground-level storage unit. Even if you keep the instruments in their
Use Their Original Case
If you have the original case for your musical instruments, that is the best way to store it. It fits your instrument perfectly and is built to protect it from the elements. If you don't have the original case, visit your local music store to see if they have a case your instrument will fit. This is much better than storing it in a plastic storage bin, though that is another option for smaller instruments.
Prepare the Instruments Beforehand
Before you store the musical instruments in their case or the storage bin, make sure they are properly cleaned first. Remove the mouthpiece or reed and store in a safe place. Disassemble the instrument if that is an option, such as with a clarinet or flute. Condition the instrument with paste wax if the instrument is made of wood or resin. Avoid using a polish that has oil or
Cover Large Instruments
For larger instruments that don't have a case, such as a piano, make sure you cover them properly while in the storage unit. With a piano, covering it with a tarp or sheet will help keep dust off the piano while it is stored. Make sure all instruments are kept off the ground floor of the storage unit. Even with a large item like a piano, you can elevate it from the ground by placing it on wood pallets in the storage unit. If you have concerns that an expensive instrument may become damaged during the storage period, then contact a moving and storage services expert.
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