Shipping Instructions

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How to Pack an Instrument for Shipping
Note: Please call us for information regarding shipping Cellos and Bows.

  •   1. Prepare violin for shipping:  
               A. Loosen strings slightly, but keep some tension on the bridge. 
                B. Wrap the tailpiece in a clean material. (ie: white paper toweling) 
                C. Secure the bridge, putting a piece of padding (clean cloth, white paper                 toweling, foam) between the bridge and  tailpiece, and also between the                     bridge and the finger-board. 
                D. Wrap fingerboard extension with paper toweling to protect                                 instrument in case fingerboard gets pressed down. 
  • 2. Place violin in case, adding enough padding to keep the violin from moving around in the case.
  • 3. Make sure the bow is secured in the bow holder, and the bow hair is loosened. 
  • 4. Pad the case in the box so that the case does not actually touch the box. Bubble wrap or shredded newspaper is good for packing the case in the box.
  •  5. Make sure the box is sealed shut, with the word "FRAGILE" written in large letters on the outside of the box. 
  • 6. Insure the instrument (bow and case) for full value. 
  • 7. Always insure for the full value, and always ship so the instrument will arrive at its destination quickly. Note: In general, when packing for shipping, pack tight enough to keep the instrument from moving during shipping, but loose enough to avoid undue pressure on the instrument.


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