Keeping your guitar safe, especially when not in use, is vital to avoid damage from shocks or changes in humidity and temperature. Here’s how to store your guitar properly:

1. Always use a hard case:

Ultimate protection: The best place to store your guitar, whether for a short or long period, is in its specially designed hard case. This case provides excellent protection against shocks, scratches, and dust.

Environmental insulation: A hard case acts as a barrier against sudden changes in temperature and humidity, creating a more stable environment for the guitar.

We offer original, premium hard cases made of wood that come with the guitar or can be purchased separately.

2. Humidity control (most important):

Ideal humidity: Wood is greatly affected by humidity. The ideal relative humidity range for a guitar is between 45% and 55%.

Too low humidity: This causes the wood to dry out, shrink, crack, and fret ends to pop out.

Too much humidity: Leads to wood swelling, neck warping, or even mold growth.

In-case Humidifiers/Dehumidifiers:

In dry locations: Use a guitar humidifier placed inside the sound hole (for acoustic guitars) or inside the case (for electric guitars). These humidifiers slowly release moisture to maintain the desired level.

In humid locations: Use silica gel sachets or small dehumidifiers designed for guitars inside the case to absorb excess moisture.

Hygrometer: Invest in a hygrometer and place it in the room where you store the guitar, or better yet, inside the case itself, to monitor humidity levels and ensure they are within a safe range.

3. Temperature Control:

Ideal Temperature: Keep the guitar at a moderate and stable temperature, between 21 and 24°C (70-75°F).

Avoid sudden changes: Do not expose the guitar to sudden temperature changes (such as moving it from a very cold location to a very hot location or vice versa) without gradually acclimatizing it in its case.

Avoid direct heat/cold sources: Do not place the guitar near windows exposed to direct sunlight, fireplaces, air conditioners, or heating/cooling vents.

4. Storage Location:

Away from exterior walls: It is preferable to store the guitar in an interior room of the house, away from exterior walls directly, as these are more susceptible to temperature and humidity fluctuations.

Avoid extremely humid/dry locations: Do not store the guitar in damp basements or attics that are extremely hot and dry. Consider an indoor closet or living room with stable temperature and humidity.

5. Loosen string tension (for long-term storage):

If you plan to store the guitar for a very long time (several months or more), you can loosen the string tension slightly (half a degree or a whole degree). This reduces the constant stress on the guitar’s neck, but it’s not necessary for daily or weekly storage.

Important Note: Do not completely loosen the strings, as this can cause neck bowing problems due to loss of tension on the truss rod.

6. Proper Boxing:

Ensure the guitar is properly and securely placed inside the case, and that the neck is well supported in its designated place.

Avoid placing any additional items inside the case that might put pressure on the guitar or cause scratches.

By following these guidelines, you’ll ensure your electric guitar stays in tip-top condition, ready to play your best tunes at any time.

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