Musical instruments require careful handling when moving home. Pianos, brass, and string instruments are valuable both financially and sentimentally, so extra care must be taken when packing and transporting them to avoid damage.
String instruments such as violins, guitars, and cellos are fragile. Impacts may cause cracks or distort the wood. Wind and brass instruments are more robust, but pads and keys can easily be damaged. Pianos are heavy and have thousands of parts. They can stop working correctly if mishandled.
Every individual type of instrument has different packing requirements. You may already have a carrying case for an instrument that will protect it during transport. Otherwise, you will need plenty of bubble wrap to safeguard the instruments. Wrap an instrument well and put it in a sturdy box. Fill empty spaces in the box with bubble wrap or packing paper to prevent the instrument from moving in transit.
For large and very valuable instruments, be sure to use custom crates for extra protection.
Loosen the strings on string instruments before packing to lessen tension. Slightly loosen the heads of drums and pack into hard cases with protective padding.
It is not advisable to move pianos yourself, as they can injure inexperienced people and are easily damaged. Instead, call in Merseyside Movers & Storers. Our team are experienced piano movers with all the specialised equipment needed to move grand or upright pianos safety. You can also leave it to us to securely pack any instrument you own and carefully transport it to its new home.
