Tuesday’s Tip Of The Day: Storing Your Guitar

copy-of-322568152 Here are some practical tips for storing your guitar for extended periods (over 6 months). First loosen the guitar strings by a half to a whole step. Never store your guitar without string tension! A guitar in storage for an extended period without string tension and a tightened truss rod can cause the neck to have a permanent backbow. Store your guitar in its case standing up, not laying down. If you have more than one guitar then they would stand up next to each other like suits on a clothes rack, not laying down on top of each other like a “Dagwood” sandwich. Store your guitars in a comfortable environment like a closet in the center of the building not one on an outside wall. This will help to maintain a constant temperature. A humidifier for the case is a good idea especially during dry winter months. A good guideline is if the environment is comfortable for you then it will be ok for your guitar. These few tips can help keep your stored guitars in good shape when you return to playing them.

300Guitars Shop

My shop is located at 1 Executive Dr Unit L Toms River, NJ 08755 Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or are in need of some tech work.
  • Monday: 10am - 5pm
  • Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 10am - 5pm
  • Friday: 10am - 5pm
  • Saturday 10am - 2pm. (I am in every other Saturday).
I am also an Eminence, Mercury Magnetics, Mojo Musical Supply dealer. I do all the tech work myself so you deal directly with me. I am a one man shop and my hours can vary so please contact me to confirm that I will be open. Email me: billy@300guitars.com Call or text me: 848-218-0362 Shipping Info for all repair work: Please ship all repairs to: 1 Executive Dr Unit L Toms River, NJ 08755
I am currently offering all phases of guitar work which includes:
  • Set-ups
  • Fret dressing
  • Re-fretting
  • New hand cut custom bone nuts & saddles
  • Electronics work
And amplifier work which includes:
  • Basic maintenance
  • Bias adjustment
  • Repairs and restorations
  • Modifications
  • And more....
Testimonials:
David Nicholas - The 20watt amp is sounding fantastic! Delivered the goods at the gig and I'm finding cool tones all over the place with it. Love the cab w Emenince Tonkerlites too- perfect for my sounds! Makes the 12 string sound like a grand piano!
Peter Lacis - I had an audition for something recently that was all about Led Zeppelin I -- my custom Pennalizer BLEW THE MINDS of the guys I was playing with. They couldn't believe the sounds coming out of that amp. That album was never in my mind when I came up with the idea....so that's yet another testament to the amazing work that you do.
Scott Goldberg - I am very satisfied with the set-up, and the fast turn around.  With the "lower" action it feels easier to play.  I will definitely spread the word.

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