Sell Vintage Guitar

Preparation Steps

• Loosen strings: Reduce string tension to prevent neck stress during shipping
• Remove strap: Guitar straps can cause finish damage during transport
• Secure loose items: Wrap capos, tools, bridge covers, and tremolo arms in newspaper and place in secure bags inside case compartment
• Remove endpin: Unscrew and wrap the strap button, place in case storage compartment

Packing Inside the Case

Goal: Keep guitar snug but not tight. Prevent movement without applying pressure.

• Use paper towels only: Fold and place around sides, top, and neck. Never use bubble wrap or peanuts inside case
• Support headstock: Place paper towels under headstock so it doesn't rest on case bottom
• Pad around neck: Fill empty spaces along neck sides with crumpled paper towels
• Bridge area: Place crumbled paper towels on top of bridge area
• Case compartment: Add paper on top of storage lid to prevent opening during shipping

Electric Guitar Additional Steps

• Bridge covers: Remove any loose bridge covers, wrap and bag them
• Tremolo arm: Remove if possible, or move down over tremolo unit and wrap with paper
• Toggle switches: Move to down position and pad with paper towels
• Bridge/tailpiece: Pad around hardware to prevent movement off posts
• Floating bridges: Remove all bridge pieces, wrap and bag for case storage
• Elevated pickguards: Support with folded paper towels underneath