Our Supplement To Following Video
The following video on shipping a guitar was found on YouTube. The author goes through the packing procedure for a guitar but says very little about shipping.
We have the following comments:

• Be very careful with used boxes. Many corrugated boxes are manufactured for one time use. Be sure that any weak spots in the box are reinforced with acrylic packing tape.
• Use acrylic tape at least 2 inches wide for closing the box. Tape the corners of the box as this is a common point for tearing.
• When placing the guitar in the box make sure that you have filled in all the empty space.
• Guitars may be subject to dim weight regulations. Input your specifications into the dim weight equation to be sure.
• Think twice about marking a package “Fragile” or “Handle with Care” sometimes this pisses of a disgruntled courier and backfires.
• Put the shipping label on the side of the box that you want to remain up during transit.
• If you decide to use bubble wrap instead of old newspaper, use bubblewrap with at least 5/16 inch diameter. This is intended for medium weight objects.

Guitars may be shipped by DHL, Fedex or UPS. To avoid weekend storage in shipping warehouses ship via air on early in the week.

Good Luck and Good Shipping,
Your How To Ship Advisor




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