In the world, there is an immense majority of people who have some type of musical instrument in their homes, whether it's a piano, a violin, drums, a guitar, among others, which serve for leisure and even to generate new creative strategies that help human development; each of these people, or at least the vast majority, will move at some point, and this means they will need to know how to carry out their moving in Panama without damaging the instrument.
For this reason, Extreme Movers, a moving company in Panama, has designed this article to tell you all the steps you should take into account when moving with an instrument on board, and thus continue your leisure, study, and work in an appropriate manner in your new space and without the instrument suffering serious damage.
In general terms, this process is quite simple and straightforward; it does not require physical or mental effort, as that is what logistics companies in Panama are for. They will facilitate all the work you need to do and will not cause you any stress, providing you with all the peace of mind possible so that you can have your instrument as functional as you remember it in a completely new and renovated space.
What should you look for in your logistics company?
To ensure you make a good choice in the company that will carry out this process, you must make sure they have professional staff who know how to properly move each of the instruments you need to move without them getting damaged, deteriorated, scratched, or suffering minor damages that affect their quality and aesthetics. For this, you just need to ask for the most qualified staff and demand the legal guarantees that certify their validity.
What can be done beforehand?
As an individual, you can also take actions before the company carries out the moving in Panama. The first thing you can do is pack the object very well so that it suffers the least possible damage; it is important not to skimp on the cost of packing this object, which is so precious both economically and sentimentally, because otherwise, its repair or replacement will be more expensive than what you saved on packing material.
This packing will largely depend on the type of instrument. For example, for string-based instruments like guitars, violins, harps, grand pianos, among others, you must loosen the strings first, so that the tension generated by the packing does not break this part of the instrument, forcing you to replace it.
Many instruments have cases that facilitate their mobility. If this is your case, store it in the case after wrapping it in its packing. If there is a lot of free space for the instrument to move, fill the remaining space with paper to prevent movement inside the case and avoid damage during the moving in Panama.
In the case of wind instruments like the trumpet, trombone, or saxophone, pack it in its case as we mentioned earlier, and additionally, pack the mouthpiece in another location where you keep it at all times, to prevent it from being damaged or contaminated by other elements in the environment.
If your instrument has a hard or metal case, always choose it over a traditional cardboard box, as these are specifically designed to protect your instrument. Furthermore, they will offer the necessary resistance to protect it at all times, and if you accompany it with adequate packing where no component is damaged, you ensure that you can enjoy your music in your new space.
However, if you don't have the opportunity to pack it in a case or box, as is the case with a grand piano or an organ, you must pack it well so that during its movement it does not suffer damage against walls, the ceiling, or other elements within the means of transport.
Likewise, you can always consult with your logistics company for other tips to prevent damage to the instrument. Additionally, we advise you to check the exact size and weight it will occupy along with the other items for the moving in Panama so that you know what type of transportation you need to move all your belongings.
These are just a few tips you can follow to ensure your instruments are safe during your moving in Panama. If you want more tips, just call us at (507) 209-8898 or write to us on the 24/7 chat on our website, where one of our advisors will answer all your questions.