Courier for Guitars

We understand that a guitar isn't just an instrument. It's a passion. At Overland Express we've been shipping guitars for over 30 years, making us the leading courier for guitars. From Fenders, Gibson's and Yamaha's, we've made sending a guitar with us as simple as possible.

Whether you're a luthier in the guitar business, a musician looking to upgrade your instrument or an amateur just starting your musical journey, we offer a wide range of delivery options to suit your needs. We can collect and deliver to gig venues, shops, your home or work and offer guitar shipping Worldwide. From acoustic to electric, 6 string to 12 string, we can ship them all. Our guitar delivery service is trusted by some of the best names in the industry.

Most companies don't cover loss or damages when shipping guitars so, we arranged our own insurance up to the value of £20,000.00 which means you're fully covered if anything goes wrong, loss or damage (exclusions apply). All we ask is that you ensure your guitar is correctly packed in a hard case or guitar box. We work in partnership with the most trusted names in the logistics industry including DHL, UPS, and Parcel Force. While they might not be able to insure your guitar, we can. When sending a guitar with us you can be certain it will be safe and secure.

Our delivery options range from next day delivery throughout the UK, to express and road deliveries throughout Europe, all being available at competitive prices. We keep our prices low, so you can get the best deal on guitar shipping UK. Furthermore, our friendly customer service team is on hand to assist and advise you throughout the process. We take pride in being the best guitar courier UK. We have years of experience in the sector and have built long-term partnerships with some of the leading names in the industry. Our team are always available to help you with shipping a guitar UK, whatever the destination, you can rest assured knowing your guitar is in safe hands.

Before sending your guitar, please take a few minutes to read the packing advice below to minimise damages.

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Guitar delivery UK

We understand that guitars come in all shapes, sizes and types, which is why we offer a range of delivery options to suit your needs. Whether you're sending a vintage guitar or a brand new one, we can help. All of our delivery services are fully tracked and signed for, so you'll be able to follow your guitar every step of the way.

For more information, read our FAQ section below. We can be contacted by phone, live chat or email during working hours.

A cardboard box must be used for the outer packaging due to COVID-19 handling restrictions.

Sending a guitar overseas

We can deliver guitars to over 220 Countries, with various delivery options, such as a European road service and express air delivery for more urgent items. We provide all export paperwork for you free of charge and you can look up the relevant commodity codes via our website.

How to Send a Guitar by Courier

Prerequisites:

Hard case or guitar box
Large cardboard box
Cloth for wrapping guitar
Bubble wrap
Parcel tape
Guitar box or cardboard box

If you need to send a guitar by courier, there are a few steps that you need to take, in order for your instrument to arrive in perfect condition.

When sending a guitar, the first step to packaging a guitar for shipping is to loosen off the strings, as in the event of them snapping, they could damage or scratch the guitar.

When you send a guitar, ensure that you place a cloth or a layer of bubble wrap between the fret and the strings, this will reduce the risk of any abrasion from the strings.

Wrap the guitar in cloth first, this can be old T-Shirts and then wrap in bubble wrap and then place it into the hard case, this will prevent it from chaffing on the side walls of the case. Put a further layer of bubble wrap or foam under the neck to support it during transit.

Fill any voids or gaps in the case with foam packaging peanuts, or bubble wrap. This is to prevent movement whilst the guitar courier is transporting the instrument.

Put a layer of bubble wrap over the face of the guitar and the tuning keys and close the case securely. Wrap the case in bubble wrap and secure in place with parcel tape.

Find a suitable sized cardboard box to pack your guitar into, these can often be found free at a good guitar or music shop. Insert your guitar into the box and fill any voids with bubble wrap or packaging peanuts and securely seal the box shut, then attach your parcel label to the box.

Please remember that a little extra time spent on the packing, will save you the heartache of a damaged guitar. For additional information on how to pack a guitar for shipping.

If you need a reputable courier for a guitar, then look no further than Overland Express.