Yes. You can generate, edit, and use the full moving plan for free. The optional $19 one-time MovePlan Pro upgrade unlocks the printable PDF binder, weekly reminder emails, and a few power-user features.

Will I get sales calls from movers?

No. MovePlan does not sell your address or move date to third-party movers. The product is funded by the optional $19 upgrade, not lead-generation.

Do I need to create an account?

No account required. Your plan is saved automatically and accessible by URL. You can also add your email so reminder emails can be sent.

How long does it take to generate a plan?

About 60 seconds. You answer 5 short questions (move date, home size, origin, destination, what you need most help with) and MovePlan generates a personalized plan.

Yes. Every task, room, budget line, address, utility, and box label is editable. You can add custom tasks, mark items done, and rearrange the plan to fit how you actually want to move.

Should I loosen guitar strings before a move?

For a long move, detuning a half step to a full step is a smart precaution that relieves some neck tension without fully de-stringing the instrument. For a short local move, it usually is not necessary.

Can multiple guitars travel in the same case or box?

It is best to avoid it. Each guitar should have its own case or padded bag; guitars packed together loose tend to knock headstocks and can chip finishes or crack necks.

How do I protect guitars from humidity changes during a move?

Use two-way humidity control packs inside each case. They buffer against both dryness, which cracks tops, and excess moisture, which can swell wood or promote mold.

How to Move a Guitar Collection

Last updated 2026-07-17 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Multiple guitars moving together means multiple necks exposed to the same truck heat and humidity swings, and a long dry move can genuinely warp a neck or crack a finish. Slightly loosening strings for long hauls and carrying your most prized instruments yourself covers the real risks.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 30 to 90 minutes
Typical cost: DIY free
Supplies: hard cases for each guitar, humidity control packs, labels, soft cases or gig bags for lower-value pieces, moving blanket for extra padding

Pro tip: Snap a photo of your collection with visible serial numbers before the move for insurance purposes, since a scratched or dinged guitar claim is much easier with documentation.

Watch out: Never leave a guitar collection in a hot truck or car for hours; sustained heat softens glue joints and can warp a neck or crack a lacquer finish, especially on nitrocellulose-finished instruments.

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