O.K. to Store Ric's Flat ???

country_gene · Post by **country_gene** » Wed May 24, 2006 4:23 am

Back in the day this was a no-no. Now we have truss rod(s). I was thinking of storing my 350V63 flat - under bed to keep it out of harm's way (I have two daughters - ages 6 and

. Any problem in doing this?

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed May 24, 2006 4:40 am

In the case, of course...I keep half of mine this way and the other half vertically (carrying handle on top).

cmuk · Post by **cmuk** » Wed May 24, 2006 5:00 am

If it helps any, mine are stored vertical (in cases) body to the floor. I don't appear to have any problems.

red_rob · Post by **red_rob** » Wed May 24, 2006 6:43 am

How else am I meant to keep them under my bed!?!

I've had no problems - touch wood...

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Wed May 24, 2006 7:55 am

I keep mine the same as Clive does - vertically, you can easily keep them this way under the bed...

first buy a set of bunk beds, then with the aid of a vicious axe hack out the bottom bunk and there you go! loads of room to store them on their ends!!!

winston · Post by **winston** » Wed May 24, 2006 7:59 am

I keep mine in a closet standing up in their cases. Cruel aren't I?

sowhat · Post by **sowhat** » Wed May 24, 2006 8:32 am

Haha! I've always dreamt about bunk bed, Peter - since my early childhood! Maybe it's time to have one... finally.

cmuk · Post by **cmuk** » Wed May 24, 2006 8:48 am

Peter, love the bunk bed approach, although you could fill both beds and then sleep on the floor!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Wed May 24, 2006 10:11 am

On their ends in a cupboard works for me. I even label the cases!

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Wed May 24, 2006 10:40 am

You know you've got a lot of guitars when you have to label the cases!

Actually, it's a very practical idea. I've never had to think about that, since all of my cases look different enough to distinguish them easily. That and the fact that I've only got 7 in total!

Looks like you'll need a shelf soon, or have to think about expansion, Aitch!
Maybe a climate controlled secure compartment with a sturdy lock & fireproof walls would be in order. You do have a fair bit of money invested in that small space.

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Wed May 24, 2006 10:56 am

Mine are on stands in the studio. It is a big part of my day just to look at them...I still get a thrill!!!

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Wed May 24, 2006 11:06 am

I hang 5 of mine on hooks I got from the local music store.
I too like to be able to see 'em even when I'm not playing one.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Wed May 24, 2006 11:32 am

When that pic was taken the other half of the cupboard was full of Fenders and Gibsons, Kevin.

They are not all here at the same time - I have secure storage close to home where most of them reside. If I want to pick one up it's only a 10 minute return drive.

All of my guitars, amps and keyboards will be stored there when I head over your way in August.

winston · Post by **winston** » Wed May 24, 2006 11:55 am

Good idea Aitch,

I hope it's heated storage though. You have to keep them cozy after all is said and done.

country_gene · Post by **country_gene** » Thu May 25, 2006 3:16 am

Thanks guys. I guess I'm OK then