16 October 2025 – PACK & SEND Franchise Insight Event
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Need to ship a valuable, fragile, or oversized musical instrument? Whether you’re relocating, selling online, or coordinating logistics for a tour, PACK & SEND Hammersmith offers expert support for instrument transport — from packing to delivery.
We specialise in handling fragile, large, awkward, and valuable (FLAV) instruments, including everything from vintage violins to full-size cellos and grand pianos. Each shipment is carefully packed using materials tailored to the instrument’s structure, ensuring protection in transit and safe arrival, wherever it's going.
Whether you're a solo musician, music retailer, school, or touring orchestra, trust our experienced team to ship your instrument with care, professionalism, and precision.
Musical instruments are often fragile, awkwardly shaped, and highly sensitive to movement — making proper packing absolutely essential. At PACK & SEND Hammersmith, we offer professional packing services designed to protect everything from delicate string instruments to oversized percussion kits.
Our team uses premium-grade materials, including multi-layer cushioning, rigid outer cases, and tailored supports to secure intricate parts and prevent vibration during transit. Whether you’re moving a vintage guitar, a cello, or a full drum kit, we provide bespoke packing solutions built around the shape, value, and sensitivity of your instrument.
From collection and expert wrapping to safe, secure final delivery, we handle the entire process with precision and care. Trust us to pack your instrument as if it were our own.
Specialist Packing
Proper wrapping is one of the most critical steps in safely shipping a musical instrument. Fragile components — such as the neck of a guitar or the bell of a brass instrument — require careful attention to prevent movement and protect against impact during transit.
At PACK & SEND Hammersmith, we tailor our wrapping techniques to the specific instrument. Using soft protective layers, void fill, and custom padding, we ensure each part is snugly supported within its case or outer packaging — reducing the risk of knocks, scuffs, or pressure damage.
From oddly shaped percussion pieces to sensitive woodwinds and brass, we manage the full wrapping and packing process for you. No matter the size, shape, or fragility of your instrument, we’ll make sure it’s fully protected and ready for safe transport.
Specialist PACKING
At PACK & SEND Hammersmith, we know that musical instruments often carry deep sentimental and financial value. Whether you’re shipping a rare vintage guitar, a performance-ready violin, or a bespoke brass piece, we treat every item with the care it deserves.
For added peace of mind, we offer comprehensive loss and damage cover specifically designed for musical instrument shipments. This warranty protection safeguards against accidental damage, theft, or loss — provided we handle both the packing and shipping.
Whether your instrument is travelling across the UK or internationally, our cover ensures you’re protected every step of the way.
Speak to our team today about securing your instrument shipment with our full warranty options.
Protect your shipment
Shipping musical instruments requires far more care than standard parcels — and at PACK & SEND Hammersmith, we offer specialist services tailored to the demands of each item. Whether your instrument is travelling by air, road, or sea, we create a bespoke delivery plan that prioritises safety and reliability.
For larger instruments such as grand pianos, our team provides professional piano moving services, including custom-built crates and internal supports to minimise movement and protect against transit damage.
We also offer end-to-end tracking, so you’ll always know where your instrument is and when it’s due to arrive. From orchestras and schools to private collectors and performers, we deliver a seamless, worry-free experience — every time.
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At PACK & SEND Hammersmith, we understand the care and precision required to deliver musical instruments safely. With over 30 years of experience in collecting, packing, and shipping everything from violins to pianos, we offer a complete solution for musicians, schools, retailers, and touring professionals.
If you’re planning to ship a musical instrument — across the UK or overseas — our team is here to help with expert advice, reliable logistics, and total peace of mind.
Contact us today to speak to a specialist or learn more about our international musical instrument shipping services.
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Absolutely. At PACK & SEND Hammersmith, we have years of experience packing all types of musical instruments — from guitars and violins to drum kits and brass.
Our expert team designs custom crates and reinforced boxes tailored to your instrument’s exact shape and fragility, using high-quality materials to protect against impact, vibration, and environmental stress during transit.
Whatever the size or value of your instrument, we’ll make sure it’s packed securely for safe delivery.
We can deliver your musical instruments anywhere in the world. At PACK & SEND Hammersmith, we offer a wide range of domestic and international shipping options tailored to safely transport instruments of all sizes and values.
We can arrange collection from any UK location, including homes, schools, studios, and venues. If your instruments are based outside the UK, we’re happy to advise on safe packing and shipping procedures to ensure secure delivery from abroad.
Yes — at PACK & SEND Hammersmith, we offer comprehensive loss and damage cover for musical instrument shipments, no matter the item’s value.
To be eligible, your instrument must be both packed and shipped by PACK & SEND. Unfortunately, we cannot provide cover for items handled or packed by third parties.
To arrange cover for your shipment or discuss available options, contact our team directly — we’re happy to guide you through the process.
At PACK & SEND we know how important it is for you to reach all your international destinations via a single service provider.
We provide a wide range of options for your international shipping solutions to ensure that you can always find the service you need depending on the package that you need to send overseas.
PACK & SEND are truly the experts when it comes to custom packaging and crating those fragile, large, awkward and valuable items like computers, servers, artworks and antiques.
We specialise in accessing the right type of packaging for any item and using all other resources available to protect your shipment.
We take every care to make sure that your items stay safe during transit.
However, for complete peace of mind when you send your shipments domestically or internationally, we provide Gold Service protection to cover you for loss or damage to your important shipments
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