Kap'n said:
Amen to that!
I'm gonna guts it out. The DV-52 is heading to the Second City for Turkey day. The action is nice enough and the sound sweet enough to practice my jazz lessons and it damn sure beats lugging a guitar AND an amp!
Flying with a guitar
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Amen to that!
I'm gonna guts it out. The DV-52 is heading to the Second City for Turkey day. The action is nice enough and the sound sweet enough to practice my jazz lessons and it damn sure beats lugging a guitar AND an amp!
california91207 said:
Think small body, small body, Mine makes the trip to Alaka a couple times a year, significantly less hassle over lugging a big, fat georgeous dreadnaught.
I am broadly read on the subject having read two of Jimmy Buffets books. According to what he said in his book his travel Guitar is a Martin 0015 with a pickup, Convenient size, ease of storage & transport were some of the reasons he mentioned, plugs it into PA systems along his way. Martin probably took care to give him a good one.
West has Buffet's book, it's all in there !!
john_kidder
Senior Member
Guildmark said:I've considered learning "Night Guard", but if it's gonna be performed in the states I might have to change that .303 to a 30-30, or no one will know what I'm talking about.
The .30-06 is a better match - the .303 was pretty heavy compared to the 30-30.
From American Airlinse Website:
Musical Instruments
Small musical instruments may be carried on-board the aircraft providing they meet existing carry-on size requirements and fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. Case dimensions may not exceed 45 linear inches (width+length+height), except for guitars which may be brought on board only if they can be safely stowed in an overhead bin or approved stowage location in the cabin. The instrument is considered the passenger's one allowed carry-on bag. A personal item is allowed in addition to the instrument.
Can you imagine flights from Nashville and Austin?
Musical Instruments
Small musical instruments may be carried on-board the aircraft providing they meet existing carry-on size requirements and fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. Case dimensions may not exceed 45 linear inches (width+length+height), except for guitars which may be brought on board only if they can be safely stowed in an overhead bin or approved stowage location in the cabin. The instrument is considered the passenger's one allowed carry-on bag. A personal item is allowed in addition to the instrument.
Can you imagine flights from Nashville and Austin?
Hurrah! Thanks for finding this David!
I'm gonna get a notarized copy and glue it to the outside of my cases, so neither the clerks nor other passengers will contest the issue.
I'm gonna get a notarized copy and glue it to the outside of my cases, so neither the clerks nor other passengers will contest the issue.
West R Lee
Venerated Member
I suppose you could either but clothes when you got there, or be sure to stay in a hotel with a laundry service.
West
West
dklsplace said:
I'm traveling with my wife -- maybe I'll test it in both directions....
Also, you're allowed a gutiar and one "personal" item. I can pack for days in my backpack, which qualifies as a personal item, and last time I checked my mother's washer and dryer are working just fine!
dklsplace said:
Actually, that's not a half bad idea. When I was a kid, the Wabash Ave. music stores were amazing; you can't visit Chicago without stopping in on the Folklore Center; and the suburbs are dotted with great music stores.
Wineguy -- any suggestions?
john_kidder
Senior Member
A guitar and one personal itemi in the cabin??
I posted somewhere on the old forum a trick I'd heard about from a road-weary folkie - she packed her clothes in a gig bag, and checked her guitar in the hard case for travel. Once on site, she switched 'em around, so that she could make the various stages with the lighter shoulder-packed gig bag, and left her gear in the hotel with the hard case.
But if one can take the guitar on board, hard case and all, then even the uncertainty about shipping damage can be resolved. What a great find that American Airlines piece is - I'm going to look at Air Canada and KLM right now.
I posted somewhere on the old forum a trick I'd heard about from a road-weary folkie - she packed her clothes in a gig bag, and checked her guitar in the hard case for travel. Once on site, she switched 'em around, so that she could make the various stages with the lighter shoulder-packed gig bag, and left her gear in the hotel with the hard case.
But if one can take the guitar on board, hard case and all, then even the uncertainty about shipping damage can be resolved. What a great find that American Airlines piece is - I'm going to look at Air Canada and KLM right now.
Hi from Chicago -- where we flew in coach while the DV-52 rode in first class. Absolutely no problem getting through security, as soon as we walked on board I asked if I could put the case in the closet right up front and the flight attendant said no problem. In fact, when the gate agent saw the case, she suggested we board early to make sure it had a spot.
Thank you American Airlines!
Thank you American Airlines!
john_kidder
Senior Member
california91207 said:
And here, just for contrast, is the Air Canada policy:
- Carry-on baggage allowance
Air Canada employees are required to enforce carry-on baggage size and weight restrictions, as per Transport Canada regulations, in order to avoid flight delays and ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
Items which fall within the 2-piece carry-on allowance include:
[list:b74c0]Carry-On bags, suitcases, briefcases
Laptop computers
Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
In addition, these items can be carried on and do not count towards your baggage allowance:
- Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats, etc.)
Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10" x 12" x 8")
Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers, etc.)
Strollers and child restraint systems
Containers carrying life sustaining items
Urns containing human remains
Perhaps I can argue that a guitar is a life sustaining item, or that if they don't let me take it on, they may have to return an urn containing human remains?
sfIII
Member
Traveling with a guitar
I've been traveling regularly with a 3/4 size M-65.. Fits in the overheads on just about all planes.. I fly enough to be able to board first so getting a place for the guitar is not a problem.
I just returned from Peru.. and having a guitar with me made the trip much better. I did try out some of the locally made guitars... and am glad I took a my guitar. A check of one guitar store in Lima found a poor selection of locally made classical guitars. Terrible neck on a OK sounding classical... There were a few steel string guitars but, all the steel string guitars I saw were imports from Indonesia... and of inferior quality.
I'm headed to Madagascar in January and bought a Madeira A-4 just to take an leave there. I'm sure the guitar will be appreciated in the very remote place I'll be working. And if the project that I'm working on there (run of river hydro power) turns into anything I'll have a guitar to play when I work there.
So my experience is that taking a guitar with you is better than trying to find one after I get someplace.
I've been traveling regularly with a 3/4 size M-65.. Fits in the overheads on just about all planes.. I fly enough to be able to board first so getting a place for the guitar is not a problem.
I just returned from Peru.. and having a guitar with me made the trip much better. I did try out some of the locally made guitars... and am glad I took a my guitar. A check of one guitar store in Lima found a poor selection of locally made classical guitars. Terrible neck on a OK sounding classical... There were a few steel string guitars but, all the steel string guitars I saw were imports from Indonesia... and of inferior quality.
I'm headed to Madagascar in January and bought a Madeira A-4 just to take an leave there. I'm sure the guitar will be appreciated in the very remote place I'll be working. And if the project that I'm working on there (run of river hydro power) turns into anything I'll have a guitar to play when I work there.
So my experience is that taking a guitar with you is better than trying to find one after I get someplace.
On the trip home, same great service from AA -- guitar rode in first class again while we sipped freezing cold cabernet from plastic cups in the back. When we left the plane, the guitar was out of the closet (don't go there) and ready to go.
Just a word about Bombardier CRJ 700
Our Canucadian brothers North of the border should write letters to Bombardier. The CRJ 700's they sold Horizon air do not have space inside for guitars. No place I could see except the bathroom. Overhead is not an option. Leastwise not in Horizon Air's configuration.
[img:450:300]http://www.crj.bombardier.com/CRJ/img/ph_crj700_cabin_economy.jpg[/img] I spoke with the fight attendants on the trip down to Santa Barbara & knew ahead of time the guitar wasn't coming home in the cabin. They told me the score, I carried it out to the ramp when boarding & they loaded it last & gave it some extra care.
As I boarded there was a young man at the top of the ramp clutching a brand new Taylor case like it was a child and having an earnest talk with the Flight attendant. I asked him if he had read Taylor's manual about air travel with guitars & the look of dismay on his face was priceless. He was sitting a couple seats in front of me & we could watch the crew load our guitars on the conveyor. I pointed out to him how the ramp wasn't level & the baggage handlers were taking care to place the guitars on the high side so they would't slide off on the way up.
"That's not funny" was all the converstaion I could get afterwards.
Our Canucadian brothers North of the border should write letters to Bombardier. The CRJ 700's they sold Horizon air do not have space inside for guitars. No place I could see except the bathroom. Overhead is not an option. Leastwise not in Horizon Air's configuration.
[img:450:300]http://www.crj.bombardier.com/CRJ/img/ph_crj700_cabin_economy.jpg[/img] I spoke with the fight attendants on the trip down to Santa Barbara & knew ahead of time the guitar wasn't coming home in the cabin. They told me the score, I carried it out to the ramp when boarding & they loaded it last & gave it some extra care.
As I boarded there was a young man at the top of the ramp clutching a brand new Taylor case like it was a child and having an earnest talk with the Flight attendant. I asked him if he had read Taylor's manual about air travel with guitars & the look of dismay on his face was priceless. He was sitting a couple seats in front of me & we could watch the crew load our guitars on the conveyor. I pointed out to him how the ramp wasn't level & the baggage handlers were taking care to place the guitars on the high side so they would't slide off on the way up.
"That's not funny" was all the converstaion I could get afterwards.
Graham
Venerated Member
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We're flying Detroit-Cancun in a few weeks, I don't want to lug my D-25 thru either of those airports :evil:
My buddy lets me borrow the aircraft case he bought for his Martin HD-28, it looks like a big electric case. The dread fits right into a dread-shaped cavity in the foam, and when the top is closed the entire guitar is surrounded by at least 4" of dense soft foam. Works great and I don't mind checking it through.
My buddy lets me borrow the aircraft case he bought for his Martin HD-28, it looks like a big electric case. The dread fits right into a dread-shaped cavity in the foam, and when the top is closed the entire guitar is surrounded by at least 4" of dense soft foam. Works great and I don't mind checking it through.
FNG
Enlightened Member
I would fly with my guitar, but I find it too hard only being able to flap one arm. :lol: 8) :twisted:
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Walter Broes
Enlightened Member
For a tour, if I want take a nice guitar, I borrow my friend's Calton case and check it - they're impossible to break. Did it twice with my favourite X175 on transatlantic flights without any problem. I really want a Calton case of my own one of these, trouble is they cost almost as much as a guitar!
For one-off flying gigs, I take my "cheap" guitar (modded DeArmond), in a regular case, and check that - did it lots of times, and surprisingly, no problems either. (save for the odd airline who want you to pay a little extra for oversize luggage)
They usually let me take solidbodies on board, and once or twice I've taken the neck off a tele or danelectro and put it in my clothing case that way.
For one-off flying gigs, I take my "cheap" guitar (modded DeArmond), in a regular case, and check that - did it lots of times, and surprisingly, no problems either. (save for the odd airline who want you to pay a little extra for oversize luggage)
They usually let me take solidbodies on board, and once or twice I've taken the neck off a tele or danelectro and put it in my clothing case that way.