Hey all. Just a question for the community. I've probably sold, packed and shipped 150 to 200 guitars over the last 15 years or so. I consider myself a pretty good packer and have had only one tragedy in all that time. I ship typically USPS Priority Mail insured and have had good luck with them.
My question is this. When I typically receive a purchased guitar from a quality store like Gruhn, Elderly Wilcutt etc. they al most always have that real sturdy cardboard piece that fits over the headstock and keeps the guitar stable in transit. I absolutely love those things but don't know where to buy them/pick them up. Any thoughts out there??
Also, I've noticed I tend to probably put in more packing material than needed just to try and play it safe and I guess it's worked for the most part. I do notice, however, that often times when I receive a guitar from like one of the above stores or other quality stores, there is little packing material and often times just that reinforced sturdy cardboard piece around the headstock mentioned above. Do you all have the same experience?
My question is this. When I typically receive a purchased guitar from a quality store like Gruhn, Elderly Wilcutt etc. they al most always have that real sturdy cardboard piece that fits over the headstock and keeps the guitar stable in transit. I absolutely love those things but don't know where to buy them/pick them up. Any thoughts out there??
Also, I've noticed I tend to probably put in more packing material than needed just to try and play it safe and I guess it's worked for the most part. I do notice, however, that often times when I receive a guitar from like one of the above stores or other quality stores, there is little packing material and often times just that reinforced sturdy cardboard piece around the headstock mentioned above. Do you all have the same experience?