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Send Violin by Courier

When sending a Violin, we understand that Musicians are looking for the best way to ship a violin and that their precious instrument will arrive in one piece.

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

At Overland Express, we specialise in violin shipping, as well as sending Viola's, Banjo's, Cello's and any other form of stringed instrument. We have been shipping violin's and stringed instruments, for over three decades and realise the importance of a reliable courier for violins.

In addition to violin shipping, we can fully insure your stringed instrument against loss or damage and partner with the World's best carriers, such as DHL, Parcel Force, UPS and DPD, at rates well below our competitors. Our insurance requirement is that the instrument is packed correctly and contained within a hard case. Whilst the individual carriers do not cover loss or damage to stringed instruments, we have arranged our own policy specifically for instruments and fragile items, that cover them in full, up to a value of £20,000.00 (exclusions apply).

So whether you are sending a violin to a concert venue, selling a violin on eBay, or returning a violin for service, you can trust Overland Express to deliver the goods.

From UK next day delivery, to Worldwide delivery, we have many time and cost options to suit your requirements. Take a look at our quick quote tool above, to see how much we could save you when sending a violin.

Please have a look at our great prices for shipping a violin, using our quick quote tool above. There are absolutely no hidden cost's, just an outstanding service, door to door.

Before sending a violin, or stringed instrument, please take a few minutes to read our packing advice, which is located bwlow. We have listed the steps that you need to take, to ensure that your instrument arrives in perfect condition. Please also read our frequently asked questions below, for some of the most popular questions relating to sending violins.

How to Send a Violin by Courier

Prerequisites:

Hard case
Bubble wrap and polystyrene
Strong cardboard box
Parcel tape

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

Shipping your Violin, Viola, or Cello.

If you need to send a violin by courier, the safe packing of your instrument will prevent any risk of damage whilst in transit. Sending a musical instrument is a simple process if you follow a few simple guidelines.

When shipping an instrument with its strings in tension and its bridge and post upright, there is a greater risk of damage during transit, we recommend that all instruments are shipped with their bridge and post down.

Take down the bridge, sound post and Secure the strings, pegs, tailpiece and endpin separately from the instrument and wrap the neck, bridge and head in bubble wrap or lots of tissue and fill any voids within the hard case with bubble wrap, crumpled paper, or foam peanuts. Pay particular attention to the edges, as they need to be isolated from any possible impact with the case.

Before closing the case, place several layers of bubble wrap over the face of the instrument, so that the instrument is cushioned, but also held firmly in place.

Wrap the entire case in 2-3 layers of bubble wrap and secure in place with parcel tape.

Put the wrapped case in the middle of a large cardboard box and fill any gaps with packaging peanuts, bubble wrap, or crumpled newspaper. Shake the box to ensure that the instrument cannot move about. If there is any movement, add more packing material.

Seal the box with parcel tape and add additional tape to the seams and edges, so that the box is sealed in both directions. Finally, print off and attach your parcel label to the finished box.

If you need a reputable courier for a violin, then look no further than Overland Express, get an immediate quote now.

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Helping Feline ship their stuff

Feline Guitars have been using this small company for a number of years and always had great service and competitive pricing. We had previously used UPS directly till it got to be hard work to communicate with them. The personal attention and help that you can get in an industry that is increasingly automated and hands-off is a welcome thing to have.








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Southwell Guitars Recommend…

Southwell Guitars have been using Overland Express for some years now for sending our guitars worldwide. Most major courier companies do not insure musical instruments but Overland Express have an insurance service that specialise in musical instrument insurance, giving my customers and me peace of mind. I also like that Stuart and Tim are always easy to contact if there are any questions or If I need any help. This was especially helpful after the chaos created by Brexit and the Covid pandemic. Overland Express are my first choice when I am sending guitars, something I do on a regular basis and recommend them to anyone.
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Highly recommended personal service

I've been using Overland Express now for a number of years. As I send a good number of both electric and acoustic guitars every year, I wanted to find a company that offered reasonable shipping and insurance rates that guaranteed to cover guitars against loss or damage to their true value. Step forward Stuart and Overland Express. They offer top couriers and reasonable insurance costs to send guitars worldwide. In all the time I've used them I've never once had an issue. Service is quick, reliable and it is a real bonus you are able to contact someone quickly who will deal with issues should any arise. Highly recommended.
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Why Choose Overland Express?

Cost Effective

Some of our competitors supply budget services at a fraction of the cost cheaper than our premium services, budget services can take up to 5 days to deliver vs overnight for our services, which means your customers are more likely to return, all for the sake of a couple of pounds.

Quote in Seconds

The only information that we require to provide a quotation are the sender's and recipient's postcode along with the dimensions of the parcel. We don't ask for your email address at this early stage as we have no intention of sending follow up emails should you leave before completing the booking.

Express Services

UPS, DHL, DPD, Parcel Force, APC, FedEx to name but a few courier providers that we have a working relationship with. These providers do fluctuate depending on what offers they can provide us with and the level of satisfaction that our customers have received from these parcel delivery companies.

Online Updates

The whereabouts of your parcel delivery can be instantly tracked by entering the tracking number into our courier partners web-site (links can be found on this site). The status is usually updated at every significant stage, which will allow you clearly see when the parcel has reached its final destination.

High Value Items

High value items are always risky to send by courier, some providers will not even accept such items let alone insure them. We offer both, we can ship expensive items worldwide and provide insurance up to £20,000.00 (exclusions apply) for just 2.00% of the items declared value.

Customer Assistance

Our UK call centre based customer support team are available to take your telephone call or answer your email questions on working days between 0830hrs and 1730hrs UK time. We also have a live chat facility on this web-site which is available at the same times as the call centre.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I send a violin to Europe?
A. We can send violins Worldwide. Please be aware that duty may be payable when sending a violin outside of the UK.
Q. Can I send my violin in a soft case?
A. You are very welcome to send a violin in a soft case, please read our packing instructions thoroughly, as the insurance only covers them when sent in a hard case.
Q. Why are your shipping rates lower than others?
A. Due to our purchasing power, we have negotiated large discounts with the carriers, that are passed on to our customers.
Q. Who is the best courier for stringed instruments?
A. This depends on the urgency and your budget. We work with the most trusted names in the industry. Your satisfaction is important to us.
Q. How can I safely ship a stringed instrument?
A. We ship many stringed instruments daily. Providing they are packed correctly, there is no reason that they should suffer any damage during transit.