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 TM 38-400/NAVSUP PUB 572/AFMAN 23-210 MCO 4450.14/DLAM 4145.12
redwood because this lumber is free from knots and
(1) String instruments should be kept in
gives added protection to the edges of the glass. Glass
carrying cases, with a 1-ounce block of camphor to
stored in pocket racks should have an absorbent type of
reduce humidity.
paper between each sheet of glass. Bulk storage of
(2) String tension should be released before
small size will be palletized if the quantity is large
the instruments are placed in storage. Sound posts
enough.
must not be allowed to become loose.
c. Plate glass.
Medium size plate glass, if
(3) Before
being
placed
in
storage,
removed from original containers, should be stored in
instruments should be cleaned, inspected, and repaired,
slotted-type storage racks. The slotted rack should be
if necessary.
constructed from stock lumber with the slots made of
(4) A desirable temperature for the storage of
maple, if available. The maple should be three-eighths
string instruments is between 65 . and 70 .
F
F
of an inch milled and three-eighths of an inch routed to
Temperature should be kept as constant as possible.
form the slots, and the separators at the top of the racks
(5) Open containers of water should be kept
should be constructed of various thickness of masonite.
near large string instruments such as the violin, cello,
Plate glass in original containers should be stored on
and brass.
edge.
(6) Bass violins and violin cellos should be
d. Extra large sizes. Glass of extra large or special
suspended in an upright position while in storage, with
sizes should be stored on "A" type racks.
the bottoms of the instruments fastened to prevent
e. Handling block. A wedge-shaped handling block
swinging and bumping each other.
is used for handling plate and large size sheets of glass.
(7) Small string instruments should be
This wedge-shaped block is constructed from stock
packed in containers and palletized or placed in bins or
lumber and is covered with carpet. The carpet protects
racks, depending on the quantity to be stored.
the edge of the glass and permits easy removal from the
c. Drums. When storing drums, the following
racks.
precautions should be observed:
5-38. Musical Instruments.
(1) Drums should be kept in cases while in
storage.
a. Woodwinds and brass.
The following
instructions pertain to the storage of woodwinds and
(2) Tension on drum heads should be
brass instruments:
released before drums are placed in storage.
(1) Instruments should be kept in cases when
(3) A desirable temperature for the storage of
in storage.
drums is between 65 . and 70 .
F
F
(2) Each case should contain a 1-ounce block
(4) Drums should be packed in containers
of camphor to reduce humidity, prevent tarnish, and act
and palletized.
as a moth repellent for the plush lining of the case.
d. Pianos. Excessive heat and dampness can
(3) Instruments should be inspected, cleaned,
damage a piano in a very short time. A temperature
and repaired, if necessary, before being placed in
variance of 18 . is the maximum permitted in areas
F
storage.
where pianos are stored. Pianos can be stored in
nonheated warehouses, but should not be placed near
(4) Woodwinds and brass should never be
an open window or in extremely dry spaces because of
stored in damp areas or in extreme heat as heat and
the large amount of glue used in the case and action. If
dampness cause corrosion and tarnish.
a piano is not stored at a constant temperature of 68 .,
F
(5) Woodwinds should be oiled twice yearly
a small package of unslaked lime should be put inside
while in storage; bore oil is preferred.
the case to prevent rusting of the strings. The heat from
(6) A desirable temperature for woodwinds
a lighted 15-watt light bulb attached to the base of a
and brass is between 65 . and 75 .
F
F
keyboard instrument will act as a dehumidifier. Because
(7) Small instruments should be packed in
of the large amount of felt in a piano, it is recommended
containers and palletized.
that a suitable moth repellent be kept in the case at all
(8) Large instruments should be packed in
times. For long-term storage, grand pianos will be
containers and crated with a skeleton frame strong
stored flat.
enough to sustain the weight of stacking.
e. Instrument
accessories.
Generally,
b. String instruments. The following instructions
accessories are bin storage items. Reeds should not be
pertain to the storage of string instruments:
stored in dry, overheated places that will cause the
reeds to split, crack, or lose the vibrating qualities.
5-86
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