Guitars can be damaged in transit if they are not properly prepared. For example, covering the guitar in materials like peanuts to protect it from shattering or taking damage. Today we are going to be specifically talking about how to prepare a guitar for shipping to lessen the likelihood of it taking any damage. ..

Preparing a Guitar for Shipping:

  1. Remove any unnecessary material from the guitar. This includes any stickers, decals, or other markings that may have been applied during manufacturing.
  2. In a large bowl or container, mix together 1 part water and 1 part white vinegar. Add enough of the vinegar to cover the material being removed from the guitar and stir until all of the ingredients are mixed together.
  3. Pour this mixture over the top of the guitar and let it sit for at least 24 hours to allow it to dry completely.
  4. Once it has dried, remove the guitar from its packaging and place it in a cool, dark place where it will not be disturbed for at least two weeks.

The first step is to loosen the guitar’s strings. There are two benefits to this. First, strings are more prone to snapping when they are in high tension and loosening the strings will prevent that from happening. Second, sharp corners or similar things can cut into or damage strings more easily if they are tightened as well. The second reason is that tightened strings with tension will give more stress to the neck of the guitar and especially in lower-quality guitars, the tightened strings can increase the chance of the neck separating from the guitar because of the high tension the neck of the guitar is under. ..

The second step is to secure the guitar in a case. If you have a guitar case with cushioning, putting the guitar in the case and tightly closing it before you put it in a box will highly improve the security of the guitar and the package will have a very low chance of taking any damage whatsoever. Shipping a guitar without a case is highly risky but if you have to do so, fill the package the guitar is in with foam or soft material and make sure that the guitar does not have place to move around the box. This will also increase the security of the guitar if you are unable to ship it in its own cushioned case.

Shipping a Guitar From a Shipping Location:

After you have finished packaging your guitar, you must take the box to a shipping office and provide your information along with a payment method. ..

If you’re looking to buy a guitar and don’t want to deal with shipping, you can do so by bringing it in a guitar case to the shipping office and the shipping company will handle it from there.

Shipping a Guitar From Home:

Some companies also can pick up your shipment from your home. You should be aware that the company will ask you to create your packaging where you can use loose-fill peanuts or various cushioning materials to fill the box your guitar is in. Also, don’t forget to write the information on the box, the company can help you with the details. You will also have to use plastic tape to close the box yourself and after giving an application to the shipping company, they will come to your house at a designated time and pick up your package from home.

This method allows you to ship a guitar without having to leave your home or go through the hassle of shipping it to a shipping company.

Companies That Ship Guitars

Almost every shipping company will accept guitars. Some of them might not accept the shipment if the guitar is not in a case, however, so you have to keep that in mind. There are also companies such as ShipGuitars that are specialized in shipping guitars. If you have a high-value guitar that you need to make sure doesn’t get damaged in the shipping process, these services can be of great value to you. ..

Every shipping company will ship your guitar. However, we recommend that you secure your guitar in its padded case and then bring it to the shipping company’s office. This will give you the best chance for the guitar to be not damaged during shipping. ..

Shipping a guitar can be a stressful task, but with the right precautions, things will most likely go well. However, there is still the chance that something may go wrong. Companies have policies against such things, so we recommend that you read up on them. ..

The cost of shipping a guitar is expensive.

Shipping a guitar will cost more if it is in a hard-shell case.

If your guitar is damaged during shipping, you may be able to claim a warranty.

If you have a guitar that was damaged in shipping, you may be able to get paid for the damage. However, it is always difficult to determine if the company responsible for shipping the guitar was negligent or if there was something wrong with the product. You might need to contact the company to find out more about their policy on this issue.