NZ Stringed Instruments

Tag: Accident prevention

The influence of the weather

Wood expands when humidity is high and shrinks when it is dry. This can cause all kinds of problems.

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Earthquakes

If you live in Canterbury you will by now probably know more about how to keep your instruments safe in a quake than you ever would have cared to learn,…

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If an accident has happened

Don't touch or move fresh cracks and have them repaired as soon as possible. The repair will turn out nicer if there's no grease or dirt or frayed edges.

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Accident prevention

When in an orchestra or a similar situation with lots of people around: make sure your instrument is out of harms way.

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