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Storing guitars

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:31 pm
by dr_bob
So I'm wondering how folks here recommend that you store your guitars for an extended period. I will store them in their cases but then do I . . .

1) stack the cases flat like a deck of cards
2) place the cases on their side so they line up side by side
3) place the cases vertically with the neck side up
4) none of the above

If you answer d) then what do you suggest?

Thanks. I'm having an extensive home remodel and want to make sure my guitars are safely tucked away for the next couple of months.

Re: Storing guitars

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:44 pm
by libratune
I store my guitars by placing the guitar cases vertically, headstock up.

Re: Storing guitars

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:11 pm
by ozover50
+1 on option 3 here, Dr. Bob. I store all my guitars (bar one or two 'cheapies') vertically with the headstock up. I also have the cases labelled so that I can see what's in each case without having to guess.

Re: Storing guitars

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:22 pm
by winston
You guys have far too many guitars if you are storing them............. :D

Re: Storing guitars

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:47 pm
by ozover50
Now now, Brian....... jealousy is a curse!! :lol: :lol:

Re: Storing guitars

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:59 pm
by jps
Bob, I store mine like #3. As you are doing major remodeling, I suggest you send them to Labwork for safekeeping. :mrgreen:

Re: Storing guitars

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:02 pm
by cjj
winston wrote:You guys have far too many guitars if you are storing them............. :D
You can NEVER have too many guitars!!! :twisted:

I store mine in their cases, vertical, headstock up too...

Re: Storing guitars

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:28 pm
by winston
CJ it would seem that Jeff and I think alike except the ones that are destined into storage should come here, not to Jeff's lab. I can think of a few of Aitch's that would look great mixed in with my herd. :lol:

Re: Storing guitars

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:47 pm
by jps
winston wrote:CJ it would seem that Jeff and I think alike except the ones that are destined into storage should come here, not to Jeff's lab
:shock:

Re: Storing guitars

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:48 pm
by jps
:mrgreen:

Re: Storing guitars

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:14 pm
by ozover50
CJ it would seem that Jeff and I think alike except the ones that are destined into storage should come here, not to Jeff's lab.
Good thinking, Brian.... the dog would probably eat them at Jeff's lab!! :lol:

Or at least scare the heck out of them!! :wink:

Re: Storing guitars

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:17 pm
by johnallg
winston wrote:You guys have far too many guitars if you are storing them............. :D
Says the guitar player with TWO Rick basses! :lol: :lol: :wink:

Another for cases on end with necks up.

Re: Storing guitars

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:28 pm
by winston
johnallg wrote:
winston wrote:You guys have far too many guitars if you are storing them............. :D
Says the guitar player with TWO Rick basses! :lol: :lol: :wink:

Another for cases on end with necks up.
You can never have too many Rick basses................as you know! :mrgreen:

Re: Storing guitars

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 11:01 pm
by s4001
Good problem to have.

Where in the world can I store all these hundred dollar bills? The guitars have my closets filled.

Re: Storing guitars

Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 11:47 pm
by johnallg
s4001 wrote:Good problem to have.

Where in the world can I store all these hundred dollar bills? The guitars have my closets filled.
In my pocket, Scott, in my pockets! :twisted:

Brian, not according to my wife! :lol: :lol: Actually, she's a real sport that way.