Violins are meant to be played, but sometimes they must be set aside for awhile. Whether you are between homes or simply want to store the instrument until the next generation is ready to play it, here are some tips for putting a violin into long-term storage.
Prepare the Instrument
The first thing you must do is prepare the instrument for storage. While you generally want the strings to remain tight when you're using the violin on a regular basis, you should loosen them a tiny bit (maybe half a turn so the bridge and soundpost stays in place) when putting the instrument in long-term storage.
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