Shipping Instructions
Violins /Violas
Supplies needed:
A roll of paper towels or soft cloth rags.
Packing material such as bubble wrap or peanuts.
A case which fits the instrument.
Shipping box four inches longer and deeper
than the case.
1.) Wedge paper towels or soft cloth firmly under the tailpiece and fingerboard.
2.) Place paper towels or soft cloth under the strings on both sides of the bridge to help keep it upright during shipping.
3.) Put the instrument in the case and pack paper towels or cloth around the instrument until it does not move in the case.
4.) Make sure the instrument will not move up and press against the top of the case.
5.) Close the case and put it into the shipping box with packing material (bubble wrap or peanuts) under the case.
6.) Please remember to place a paper on top of the case with your name, address and telephone contact information. A brief explanation of why you’re shipping the instrument is always helpful.
7.) Fill the top and sides of the box with more packing material making sure the case does not move within the box. Seal securely on all sides.
8.) Insure the box with your carrier to protect your financial interest.
Bows
Supplies needed:
A bow case or PVC pipe that is longer than the bow (sold at most hardware stores).
A shipping box that is longer than the bow.
Packing material such as bubble wrap, newspaper or peanuts.
1.) Loosen the bow. A change in weather conditions could cause the hair to tighten and subsequently, snap the head off the stick.
2.) If the hair is still tight, unscrew the adjuster and remove the frog and fasten it to the stick with a rubber band so that the hair does not tangle.
3.) If shipping in PVC Pipe, roll the bow in protective packing material being sure to overlap at both ends. Or in a bow case, pad both ends and sides of the frog with protective material.
4.) Place at least 2 inches of packing material into the end of the PVC pipe before inserting the bow and be sure to add more protective material into the top. The bow should not be able to move within the PVC pipe or the case.
5.) Place the bow case into a shipping box on top of a layer of packing material.
6.) Please remember to place a paper on top of the case with your name, address and telephone contact information. A brief explanation of why you’re shipping the bow is always helpful.
7.) Fill the top and sides of the box with more packing material making sure the case does not move within the box. Seal securely on all sides.
8.) Insure the box with your carrier to protect your financial interest.
For general questions or instructions to ship a cello, please call the shop at 503 238-4515 or email us.
A bow case or PVC pipe that is longer than the bow (sold at most hardware stores).
A shipping box that is longer than the bow.
Packing material such as bubble wrap, newspaper or peanuts.
1.) Loosen the bow. A change in weather conditions could cause the hair to tighten and subsequently, snap the head off the stick.
2.) If the hair is still tight, unscrew the adjuster and remove the frog and fasten it to the stick with a rubber band so that the hair does not tangle.
3.) If shipping in PVC Pipe, roll the bow in protective packing material being sure to overlap at both ends. Or in a bow case, pad both ends and sides of the frog with protective material.
4.) Place at least 2 inches of packing material into the end of the PVC pipe before inserting the bow and be sure to add more protective material into the top. The bow should not be able to move within the PVC pipe or the case.
5.) Place the bow case into a shipping box on top of a layer of packing material.
6.) Please remember to place a paper on top of the case with your name, address and telephone contact information. A brief explanation of why you’re shipping the bow is always helpful.
7.) Fill the top and sides of the box with more packing material making sure the case does not move within the box. Seal securely on all sides.
8.) Insure the box with your carrier to protect your financial interest.
For general questions or instructions to ship a cello, please call the shop at 503 238-4515 or email us.