I want my violins to stay in good condition, though they are never played. The temperature variations in the attic ( where my wife wants to stash them....out of the way) would ruin them. I think the cool somewhat humid basement would be a better place. Any suggestions. Not much room in the main living area of the house.
2006-09-15 15:51:37 · 18 answers · asked by swordfish 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I collect antique books and have to say, if the basement's humid, the attic is the best place for them. Humidity is terrible for cellulose and, despite the temperature variations, if the attic is relatively dry I'd keep them there.
My rarer books are wrapped in a special kevlar plastic which keeps them in good condition. I would recommend the same for your violins. Just be sure to store them properly and keep them away from light.
2006-09-15 15:57:39 · answer #1 · answered by soulgirl76 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the majority here. Don't keep them in the basement unless it's dry. Instruments that are hallow tend to warp and get all messed up. Honestly you should get a glass case or something to display them in if you plan on keeping them. Do you know the date they were manufactured? You should look the info up online. They should have all the info you need to look them up either printed on the violin itself or inside the sound hole. I work at a music store and we have old stuff that comes in all the time. If it's something that's really old it might be worth alot of cash. Therefor you should hold onto them. But if it was made after the 70's then it's probably not worth much. Either way...make sure they stay dry...and the neck it stable. You could also buy the guitar hangers that display them on the wall. Just hang them somewhere they won't get knocked down.
2006-09-15 19:40:07 · answer #2 · answered by metalchick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think either place is a good idea. I know the humidity of a basement is bad for an acoustic guitar, I would have to think it's the same for a violin.
2006-09-15 15:54:13 · answer #3 · answered by kaferman57 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you donate them to your local school orchestra so that a child can make music with them? It would be a shame for a beautiful instrument to lay unused and uncared for either in a basement or attic when there are many children out there that would love the chance to make music and cannot afford to rent or buy an instrument of their own. If your school district doesn't have an orchestra maybe you can talk to a local teacher that would know who can use them....
2006-09-15 16:04:24 · answer #4 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
neither. excesses of temperature and humidity are pure hell on instruments and artworks and books. 13 % humidity is what most museums aim for. so i would look for a third alternative - maybe use the violins as part of the decor...
but don't put anything you value in either place. there are now climate-controlled storage places that cater to this sort of thing - you might try that route. good luck!
2006-09-15 16:04:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriously, just having things to have them is kind of a waste. We keep so many things as memories in boxes, in attics--what's the point - to pull them out yearly and say, yeah I still have them.
Build a display case and hang them on the walls so you can see them everyday and really enjoy having them. If not, why not just sell them and do something great with the money.
2006-09-15 16:01:17 · answer #6 · answered by chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 00:27:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Violins need to be played in order to sound good. What use is just having them sit around unused? At least make sure there's a little humidity. Put dampits in them.
2006-09-15 16:00:34 · answer #8 · answered by banjuja58 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The attic, basements tend to rot things.
2006-09-15 15:53:24 · answer #9 · answered by Laminated 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The attic is usually drier than the cellar, but not if there's a leak in the roof. Get some of those "large" size ziplock storage bags and put them in there.
2006-09-15 16:01:25 · answer #10 · answered by Scott K 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋