Walking the streets of Nashville, TN, you can feel the beat of the city pulsing through the sidewalks, an undercurrent of music and history carrying you along wherever you go. OK, so it may not be so magical when you spend most of your time in Nashville working behind a desk or trolling the suburbs as a garbage collector, but as a music lover you can always appreciate the legacy of music in the country music capital of the world. Whether you are a songwriter hoping to make it big one day or simply love to pull out your fiddle and play sometimes, there is no better place to store your musical instruments than in the place the Queen of England dubbed "Music City". Getting Ready for Storage We know you don't want to put your musical equipment in a Nashville storage unit, but sometimes self storage is your best option. To keep your stringed, woodwind, percussion, and brass instruments in top condition while they have to be in storage, use these invaluable preparation tips. Make sure your instrument is cleaned and polished with wax rather than an oil- or alcohol-based polisher. Loosen or remove the strings on guitars, violins, and any other stringed instrument - leaving the strings tight can warp the neck. Remove reeds and straps, and completely disassemble horns, drums, and other instruments that come apart. Place the instrument in its case and, for extra protection, put the case in a waterproof bag. Moving Your Equipment In Most instruments and musical equipment should be kept off the floor to reduce humidity exposure and extreme temperature changes. Cover pianos with a sheet or tarp, and make sure your amps, keyboards, pedals, and recording devices are covered as well. Storing your equipment at the back of your storage unit can reduce the chances of a hit-and-run theft and further protect it from moisture that may leak in around the door. Choosing the Right Storage Unit Choosing the right Nashville storage facility to house your musical gear is crucial. Make sure you pick one with high-security standards, including PIN access at the front gate and individual alarms on every unit. Go for an indoor, climate-controlled unit if at all possible; these units will protect your instruments from humidity and extreme temperature changes. And finally, look for a storage facility that employs friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable Music City lovers. Call or visit us today to reserve your own storage unit. US Storage Centers 4611 Nolensville Pike Nashville, TN 37211 (615) 657-9443
