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Started by Dan, September 12, 2006, 11:47:23 PM

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September 12, 2006, 11:47:23 PM
when shipping my electric should i leave the strings tuned up or should i loosen them? give me all the specifications for a good shipment please.

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dan
Dan
September 13, 2006, 09:34:43 AM #1
Larrivee recommends leaving the strings strung to normal pitch. their reasoning is that there is a balance between the tension in the trus rod, and the strings. loosen the strings, and now the truss rod is too tight... and so on.



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September 13, 2006, 09:42:44 AM #2
I googled the phrase 'shipping a guitar' and came up with many more suggestions than can be listed here.  Try it.
September 13, 2006, 05:49:01 PM #3
And here

http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Musician/GenMaint/Packing/packing1.html

is Frets.com description of shipping an acoustic guitar
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