Detuning Survey - Storage

[R. Kane]

Following the detuning - travel thread, do you detune if the mandolin is going onto the unplayed reserves list for a time?

I have a 1916 F2 (pre-truss rod) that was stored for 60 years. The neck is perfectly straight and the top has very little or no sinkage. I didn't see it when it first left its closet, but I have to believe that someone detuned it.

What's the best practice? Detune if you won't be playing it for....6 weeks?...6 months?...

[glauber]

I know Frank Ford, at frets.com (http://www.frets.com), recommends removing string tension for prolonged storage, and i believe what he says. Unfortunately, i was unable to track down the specific url for you.