New instrument storage system has the edge

Instrument storage can be a problem. Instruments of every shape and size, some delicate, some cumbersome, all need a dedicated space where they can be stored neatly, safely and securely. Bulky theatre props, costumes and sheet music also take up a lot of storage space. Where do you put it all in a way that keeps it accessible, but also secure and well protected? How do you make sure storage doesn’t impede movement and access? What kind of options do you have? And where in the world do you start? 

A good starting point is talking to Black Cat Music, a company that has been providing instrument, costume and sheet music storage solutions for years - both custom-built, and from the well-respected and trusted Wenger range. Joining the comprehensive range of established instrument storage products is the new Edge™ Storage System. With budgets under pressure the Edge™ Storage System has been developed as an economical product, but without compromising quality or durability and is supported by Wenger’s ten-year warranty. It is also eco-friendly being constructed from fewer materials, and includes an FSC wood option amongst the choice of styles. 

This flush-to-wall instrument storage system cuts down on the amount of material used, as does the open back concept between the unit and the wall behind it. These design elements help to make cost savings, while maintaining the long-lasting quality and elegance for which Wenger products are renowned (hence the ten-year warranty). The system can be custom-designed to accommodate the number and size of instruments required by the school; it can also be designed to store costumes, theatre props or sheet music. 

Doors are available with the option of wood or grille fronts. Either way they are pretty tough. Experience has shown that students have a tendency to hang on locker doors, so doors are load-tested with more than 300 lb (136 kg) of pressure on the outer edge. It is also the case that easy theft is the most likely theft, and to prevent that the patented lock-bar is 12-gauge steel, the strike plate heavy-duty, and locks tamper-resistant.