How do I get my guitar on the plane?

[darren wilson]

http://www.local1000.com/pdf/carryon.pdf

And a list of links to individual airlines' baggage policies:

http://www.afm.org/public/departments/airline_links.php

[Rich]

There's a man that knows how to search!

[trajectory fish]

I'll be traveling through Europe in May, and I've decided to take an electric (more durable). I've ordered a gig bag with 1" foam padding, to use the guitar as my carry-on. Now that I have the guitar taken care of, I need some amplification. I like the compact and simple setup of the Lil Smokey Amp, but I realy just want a good, clean sound. I don't think any of the toy mini-amps by fender or marshall would be any good for this either. A travel amp or a modification to clean up my smokey would be great!

Thanks

[Tom Gilroy]

Hey Rich do you send to Ireland?

[Rich]

There's only one uncrossable board in today's commerce, RUSSIA!

[Tom Gilroy]

I'll take that as a yes. I might order a jem7vwh and a trem stud mod kit off you this summer when I get the money. Do you do sustainers?

[Rich]

No on the sustainers.

[sugizo_esp]

i just bought my ibanez in a hardcase from hk-syd around january...becaz its at high season n the plane is full....i cant take it on the plane...the ppl say usually on a plane not full they will allow carryon but not on a full plane....so htey took it to the fragile part just before goin into the plane so they place it extra-fragile with care....i stuck all those papers saying whihc side up and bottom..and guess what whn i got to syd...all those papers are ripped off n i was pretty pissed off..duno if they take it in care or chuck n bang like other luggages...btw...whn i went to the fragile collection ..therea a bunch of 10-20 guitars waiting to be collected...lol....some even wrapped in gig bag

[shredfreak]

I heard that Steve Lukather bought in the late 70's '59 Gibson Les Paul. When was going to a plane he had to buy a seat ticket for his guitar! Don't know if this is true, but sounds funny.

[Armann]

O.k just to get this straight, I have a PGM model that has the Edge-Pro.
Should I detune the strings ?
I also own a CS Strat, is it okay to remove the strings, I always change one string at a time, It's something I was told I should do many years ago.

I'm flying from Iceland to L.A soon to attend Musicians Institute so it would
be great to have some info.

[Armann]

Originally Posted by iceland

O.k just to get this straight, I have a PGM model that has the Edge-Pro.
Should I detune the strings ?

I'm flying from Iceland to L.A soon to attend Musicians Institute so it would
be great to have some info.

Any ideas ?

[JJEMMER777]

Originally Posted by iceland

Any ideas ?

You don't need to detune a floating bridge. (if that's what your asking

[Armann]

Originally Posted by JJEMMER777

You don't need to detune a floating bridge. (if that's what your asking

Thx for clearing that up m8

[JJEMMER777]

Originally Posted by iceland

Thx for clearing that up m8

No probs - I've had my vwh over the England and back a few times. No problems at all. It's all in the springs

[psychokannibal]

People generally like musicians. If it's in a gig bag and it's expensive, the airline wouldn't want to risk that type of liability. They sometimes put it in a closet up front if you're lucky. Worst case scenario, the overhead compartment, but you're taking a risk.

I would suggest one of those really nice padded gig bags. I've taken my guitar to Asia and South America and the continental U.S., so I'm speaking from experience.

Can you practice on a plane? Don't count on it. If you're dealing with an airline known for poor customer service, and rude flight attendents; just get yourself a solid reliable hardcase like a Waterproof SKB for safe travel even if it goes in the luggage compartment under the plane. The case is about $250, but spare no expense to protect a guitar that is $500+. I am travelling with 3 guitars and a good hard case for each is important.