Store Your Electric Guitar Safely And Properly
Are you an avid guitar lover? Do you have a collection of guitars that is taking over your home? Electric guitars can be stored in a storage unit safely to preserve them and open up some needed space in your home. Below, you will find instructions on how to prepare your electric guitars for storage so that they remain in perfect condition until the day you are ready to reclaim them.
Get it Clean
Before you store your guitar, you must clean it thoroughly. Removing the oils that your hands leave behind will help to prevent discoloration and damage to the hardware. Be sure to pay special attention to the areas that you handle as you play your favorite songs.
Oil the Wooden Parts
The bridge and fingerboard must be oiled as well as all of the wooden parts. The oil serves two purposes – it removes the bad oils from your hands, and it protects the wood from drying as it is being stored.
Store it in a Case
Don't use just any case to store your guitar in. Find a quality case that is in great condition. A good case seals perfectly, supports the neck of the guitar and fits the guitar perfectly to keep it from shifting during transport.
If you are unsure that the guitar case is in good enough condition or fits your guitar well, take it to your local guitar shop to have it inspected, altered or repaired. The money you spend having this done is well spent because the case is the best resource for protecting the guitar.
Choose a Storage Facility
Don't choose just any storage facility in your area. Of course you want it to be relatively close to home, but you need it to be climate-controlled. The climate-controlled setting will help to ensure that the guitar isn't exposed to high or low temperatures and devastating moisture that will destroy the instrument. Climate-controlled units maintain a steady temperature and have dehumidifying units in place to remove the excess moisture from the air, so you won't have to worry about heat cracking the wood or weakening the glue and the moisture damaging the strings and other metal components.
Store the Guitar
When putting your guitar in the storage unit, don't simply place it on the concrete floor. Although the environment is climate-controlled, moisture can still wick up through the concrete and get absorbed into the case. Instead, store it on a wood pallet or shelf flat on its side to keep it safe from falling and away from the moisture on the floor.
For more information, contact Santa Monica Mini Storage or a similar location.