If you need to store a piano or other musical instruments in a storage unit, then it is vital for their preservation that you take special care in the way that you store them. Incorrect storage of your instruments can result in permanent damage and a significant loss in value.

Here are some tips to help ensure that your musical instruments are stored in safe ways:

Tip 1: Store Instruments in Their Original Manufacturer Cases

The manufacturer of your instrument has taken great care to provide you with a custom-molded hard-sided case that is specially designed to protect your instrument. You should always store your instruments in their original cases if you have them available. They will provide the best protection against falls and climate changes when compared to secondary market cases.

Tip 2: Store Baby Grand Pianos on Their Side

While upright pianos should always be stored in their natural upright position, baby grand pianos should be stored on their side. If you will be storing a baby grand piano for an extended period of time, then you should have a professional piano tuner remove the actions to prevent them from becoming damaged during storage.

Tip 3: Don't Store Instruments on the Concrete Floor

Storage unit concrete slab floors are susceptible to moisture from the outside elements. For this reason, you should always place your musical instruments either on top of wood pallets or on top of other furniture in the storage unit. If you are storing a piano, then it should be placed on casters to keep it off of the concrete.

Tip 4: Release Tension on String Instruments

Before you place any string instruments into a storage unit, you should release their string tension. Releasing the tension will help keep the instrument's necks from warping and the instrument's strings from breaking.

Tip 5: Store Musical Instruments in a Controlled Environment

Finally, when storing musical instruments, you should always do so in a temperature and humidity controlled storage unit. Temperature and humidity fluctuations are very hard on instruments, and their potential damage can easily be mitigated by storing instruments in a more controlled environment.

If you have any additional questions about the safe storage of musical instruments in a storage unit, please speak with a representative at your local storage unit facility. They will be happy to help you store all of your items in a safe and secure way.

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