Are you an avid guitar collector in need of a secure place to store your collection? Our storage units in Southend are here to help. 

Whether you are a professional musician or just an avid guitar lover, if you have a large collection of guitars, you may find yourself in need of secure self storage. You might be moving house, renovating or your collection may have simply outgrown your house. 

If you fall into any of these categories, our storage units in Southend are here to help. Within this article, we will discuss the dos and don’t of guitar storage and let you know why you should use our storage units in Southend. 

Tops Tips For The Best Guitar Storage 

Whether you have 1 or 100 guitars, whether you store it at home or in a storage unit, how you store them is really important. And sometimes the best storage is a simple guitar case. Within this section, we will look at what you need to think about when storing your guitars. 

The Right Environment

Like most items, a guitar needs the right environment when it comes to storage. Two factors play a very big role in your guitar being happy where it is stored and they are: Temperature and Humidity. 

Temperature

Temperature is a factor in guitar storage that must be gotten just right. A good rule of thumb when it comes to temperature is to keep your guitars away from heaters, furnaces and anywhere where they could come into contact with sunlight. Extreme heat will be much more damaging than extreme cold but it is best to aim for a consistent temperature. 

Humidity 

Humidity is the second factor that, if gotten wrong, can lead to your guitar becoming damaged. The wrong level of humidity can lead to guitars drying out or becoming mouldy. Lofts and basements are places that should be avoided when thinking about where to keep your guitar collection as they often have intense humidity problems and moisture issues. 

It can be harder to control humidity but a dehumidifier works well to keep the humidity levels at a decent level for guitar storage. If it is a truly prized guitar, you may want to consider a case with humidity controls. 

Store Them Upright

To keep your guitars in the best possible condition, it is important that you store them upright. Even if they are in a hardcase, do not store them on their side or stack items on top of them. No guitar case is designed to handle items being stored on top of it. 

Detune The Strings

It is important that you detune the strings on your guitar because lowering the strings tension will lower the tension on the neck of the guitar. Do not remove the strings completely as this will cause the neck to bow.

Remove The Bar

If your guitar or guitars have whammy or tremolo bars, you will need to remove these before placing your guitars into storage. Once they are off your guitar, you need to make sure that they are stored correctly so they don’t move around in your case.

Utilise Cases And Bags 

A case is one of the most crucial parts of guitar storage. A hard-shell or solid case is your best bet for both short and long-term storage. They are more expensive than bags but they will be worth it when your guitar stays damage free. You will need to make sure that you buy the right type of case based upon the shape of your guitar. 

If you really can’t afford a hard or solid case, a cloth gig bag is the next best option as it will offer some protection. But, if you really want to keep your guitars in tip-top condition, a hard or solid case will be an excellent investment. Start saving now! 

Utilise Stands

If you are using your guitar regularly, keeping it within a case may not be practical but it is still important that you store it correctly. A stand or wall holder will do the trick but make sure to keep an eye on temperature and humidity levels. 

How Our Storage Units In Southend Will Help 

You have choices when it comes to where you store your guitars. Ultimately, your decision will come down to the size of your collection and why you are needing to store them. 

A large collection needing to be stored during home renovations? Storage units in Southend are your best bet. Within this section, we will talk about why you should use our storage units in Southend. 

Variety Of Units To Choose From

Our storage units in Southend start at 15 square feet and go all the way up to 330 square feet so no matter how large your collection, we will have a storage unit for you. 

And, if you are moving house or renovating, you will be able to store more of your belongings with us if you choose a larger storage unit. 

Safe And Secure Storage Units In Southend

All of our storage units in Southend are fitted with state of the art security systems. Each storage unit has an alarm and smoke and fire detectors so your guitars will be safe from theft and environmental factors. There is also 24/7 CCTV surveillance around the entire Southend facility. 

Whether your guitar collection is worth a lot of money or has vast amounts of sentimental value, all of your guitars will be safe within our storage units in Southend. 

Flexible Rental Contracts 

Each of our storage units in Southend comes with flexible rental contracts. This means that if you need to change your unit, extend your stay or leave your unit early, you are free to do so. 

For example, if you are storing your guitars with us due to your house being renovated. Your renovations may go on longer than anticipated. If this happens, you simply need to have a chat with the team and they will do their best to extend your stay in the unit you are already renting. 

So, if you want to change or extend your stay, you will need to talk with one of the Southend team members. If you want to leave, before your rental contract has expired, we will need a short period of notice. 

Using Our Storage Units In Southend For Your Guitar Collection 

Storing your guitars needs to be done correctly. You need to choose a place that has the right environment or where you can control the environment, in particular the temperature and the humidity. You will want to detune the strings, to protect the neck, and store them upright. If you can afford one, a hard or solid case for each guitar is very important. They will keep them protected from damage. If you play your guitars a lot, putting them into cases may not feel very practical so a stand or wall holder is a good way to store them. Just make sure to keep an eye on the temperature and humidity. 

If you need to store them away from your home, our storage units in Southend will be an excellent solution. They will offer you the right size unit that is secure and comes with a flexible rental agreement. 

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