{"id":6022,"date":"2014-07-22T16:02:21","date_gmt":"2014-07-22T21:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/storagecom-blog.local\/?p=6022"},"modified":"2026-01-29T13:26:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T19:26:20","slug":"acoustic-guitar-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"Acoustic Guitar Storage Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Guitars of all kinds are built to last, but even the sturdiest acoustic guitars are susceptible to damage. From impacts and dents to moisture and temperature, there are plenty of hazards that can damage your guitar or its parts beyond repair, and replacing a guitar can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000 or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/how-to-store-a-drum-set-in-a-storage-unit\/\">storage units are often the perfect place to store a guitar and other instruments<\/a>. In this article, we\u2019ll go over how environmental damage can ruin a perfectly good instrument, and we\u2019ll outline some features that you should look for if you plan on keeping your guitar in a storage facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-can-temperature-and-moisture-damage-a-guitar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-temperature-and-moisture-damage-a-guitar\">How can temperature and moisture damage a guitar?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The wood that most acoustic guitars are built from can suffer greatly from temperature and humidity changes. Abnormally high heat can cause the wood to expand slightly, which can split the chassis and cause the adhesives holding the guitar together to unfasten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changes in temperature can lead to expansion and contraction over much shorter periods, which is even worse news for wood. You should keep your guitar in a place with a consistent temperature to avoid these drastic shifts. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/what-is-climate-controlled-storage\/\">Climate controlled storage units make a serviceable home for acoustic guitars<\/a> and other humidity sensitive items.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Humidity is another problem for guitars; too much in the air and the wood will absorb it, forcing it to expand. Moisture can also collect on metal strings and rust them, or mess up any electronic components if you have an acoustic-electric. However, if the air is too dry, the wood can become brittle and prone to cracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-can-a-climate-controlled-self-storage-unit-protect-my-guitar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-a-climate-controlled-self-storage-unit-protect-my-guitar\">How can a climate-controlled self storage unit protect my guitar?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re searching for a storage unit on Storage.com, you\u2019ll see many features you may not want to pay extra for. The most important feature to look for, however, is climate control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/climate-controlled\/\">climate-controlled storage unit maintains a consistent, comfortable range of temperature<\/a> and humidity to protect delicate items. Investing in one of these units means your guitar will be kept at a comfortable warmth of 72-77 degrees Fahrenheit and a safe humidity of between 45-55%. This keeps extreme weather and major temperature changes from affecting your guitar as long as it\u2019s stored inside the unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/climate-controlled-storage-units\/\">Another benefit of climate control?<\/a> The ability to slowly adjust the temperature and humidity to acclimate your guitar to a new environment if you\u2019re moving to an area with a different climate than your old home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you rent one of these storage units, you\u2019ll find yourself paying a little more than for a unit without climate control, but the added protection is well worth it to avoid paying extra for a repair or a new guitar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-find-a-storage-unit-for-my-guitar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-i-find-a-storage-unit-for-my-guitar\">How can I find a storage unit for my guitar?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/storage.com-filter-results2.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of storage.com's filter feature\" class=\"wp-image-20971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/storage.com-filter-results2.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/storage.com-filter-results2-488x305.png 488w, https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/storage.com-filter-results2-480x300.png 480w, https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/storage.com-filter-results2-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/storage.com-filter-results2-1536x960.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Acoustic guitars aren\u2019t meant to handle extreme temperatures or humidities, so be sure you find a climate-controlled storage unit to keep yours in if you want to save space or keep it safe while moving. Luckily, you\u2019re in the right place to find one! Use our built-in search tool to find storage units with climate control near you and compare monthly rental prices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acoustic guitars should be played often and enjoyed for generations, but for those times when they do need to be tucked away, climate-controlled self storage can be an answer. Learn how to prepare your acoustic guitar for storage.\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":46,"featured_media":21097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6022","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-self-storage"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.0 (Yoast SEO v27.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Store an Acoustic Guitar - Storage.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The best way to store an acoustic guitar in self storage unit is to find a facility that offers climate-controlled units.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Acoustic Guitar Storage Tips\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Acoustic guitars should be played often and enjoyed for generations, but for those times when they do need to be tucked away, climate-controlled self storage can be an answer. Learn how to prepare your acoustic guitar for storage.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Storage Talk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SelfStorageMarketplace\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2014-07-22T21:02:21+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-01-29T19:26:20+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shutterstock_2296849921-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2560\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1707\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Patrick Galvan\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@storagecom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@storagecom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Patrick Galvan\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":[\"Article\",\"BlogPosting\"],\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Patrick Galvan\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/c2f8e352898250c8749244ce634cfc2d\"},\"headline\":\"Acoustic Guitar Storage Tips\",\"datePublished\":\"2014-07-22T21:02:21+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-01-29T19:26:20+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/\"},\"wordCount\":534,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shutterstock_2296849921-scaled.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Storage Basics\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/\",\"name\":\"How to Store an Acoustic Guitar - Storage.com\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shutterstock_2296849921-scaled.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2014-07-22T21:02:21+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-01-29T19:26:20+00:00\",\"description\":\"The best way to store an acoustic guitar in self storage unit is to find a facility that offers climate-controlled units.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shutterstock_2296849921-scaled.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shutterstock_2296849921-scaled.jpg\",\"width\":2560,\"height\":1707,\"caption\":\"acoustic guitar on a stand next to a wall\"},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Storage Talk\",\"description\":\"Storage.com blog\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Storage.com\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Untitled-696-x-696-px-png.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Untitled-696-x-696-px-png.webp\",\"width\":696,\"height\":696,\"caption\":\"Storage.com\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SelfStorageMarketplace\/\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/storagecom\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/storage-com\/\",\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/storagecom\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/c2f8e352898250c8749244ce634cfc2d\",\"name\":\"Patrick Galvan\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f98da5a227b65eade8221a8d83fca31a5ae415f337ec155cf0bc83bdb5a21682?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f98da5a227b65eade8221a8d83fca31a5ae415f337ec155cf0bc83bdb5a21682?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Patrick Galvan\"},\"description\":\"Patrick Galvan\u2019s blog posts cover a variety of topics such as storing equipment, highlighting cities people are interested in moving to, and general tips that help with storage. When he has time, he enjoys creating stop-motion animation and writing film criticism.\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to Store an Acoustic Guitar - Storage.com","description":"The best way to store an acoustic guitar in self storage unit is to find a facility that offers climate-controlled units.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Acoustic Guitar Storage Tips","og_description":"Acoustic guitars should be played often and enjoyed for generations, but for those times when they do need to be tucked away, climate-controlled self storage can be an answer. Learn how to prepare your acoustic guitar for storage.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/","og_site_name":"Storage Talk","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SelfStorageMarketplace\/","article_published_time":"2014-07-22T21:02:21+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-01-29T19:26:20+00:00","og_image":[{"width":2560,"height":1707,"url":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shutterstock_2296849921-scaled.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Patrick Galvan","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@storagecom","twitter_site":"@storagecom","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Patrick Galvan","Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":["Article","BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/"},"author":{"name":"Patrick Galvan","@id":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/c2f8e352898250c8749244ce634cfc2d"},"headline":"Acoustic Guitar Storage Tips","datePublished":"2014-07-22T21:02:21+00:00","dateModified":"2026-01-29T19:26:20+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/"},"wordCount":534,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shutterstock_2296849921-scaled.jpg","articleSection":["Storage Basics"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/","url":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/","name":"How to Store an Acoustic Guitar - Storage.com","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shutterstock_2296849921-scaled.jpg","datePublished":"2014-07-22T21:02:21+00:00","dateModified":"2026-01-29T19:26:20+00:00","description":"The best way to store an acoustic guitar in self storage unit is to find a facility that offers climate-controlled units.","inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-storage\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shutterstock_2296849921-scaled.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/shutterstock_2296849921-scaled.jpg","width":2560,"height":1707,"caption":"acoustic guitar on a stand next to a wall"},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/","name":"Storage Talk","description":"Storage.com blog","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"Storage.com","url":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Untitled-696-x-696-px-png.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Untitled-696-x-696-px-png.webp","width":696,"height":696,"caption":"Storage.com"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SelfStorageMarketplace\/","https:\/\/x.com\/storagecom","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/storage-com\/","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/storagecom\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/c2f8e352898250c8749244ce634cfc2d","name":"Patrick Galvan","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f98da5a227b65eade8221a8d83fca31a5ae415f337ec155cf0bc83bdb5a21682?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f98da5a227b65eade8221a8d83fca31a5ae415f337ec155cf0bc83bdb5a21682?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Patrick Galvan"},"description":"Patrick Galvan\u2019s blog posts cover a variety of topics such as storing equipment, highlighting cities people are interested in moving to, and general tips that help with storage. When he has time, he enjoys creating stop-motion animation and writing film criticism."}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6022","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/46"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6022"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6022\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6022"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6022"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6022"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}