Guitars

drvannostren says on Nov 2, 2008, 00:36:

Hahah, I'll be honest with you, I don't really like the guitar traveller, but I can see why some people do it. That being said, I'm an airport baggage handler, and I can tell you a few things. For one, 99% of airlines or flights, won't let you take them on board, there just isn't the room for them. I've seen some flights let them on, when others wouldn't on the same airline, so it's a crapshoot. The best option is the hard case, despite it being unfriendly to lug, and to check it in. The fragile belt does its job at the airport, and while we aren't the friendliest, it'll be fine in a hard case. The soft case does it's job decently, but won't work as well, and if you "gate check" or "gate deliver" (whereby it'll be up on the gate waiting for you upon arrival) there's a good chance it'll get tossed into the plane (if it's a narrowbody aircraft).

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babygirl says on Nov 2, 2008, 07:34:

Hahaha. Don't like the guitar traveler eh? That's funny. Glad you responded actually Mr Airport Baggage man. I just had an epiphany. What about if I put it in the soft case and bubble wrap the hell out of it and plaster fragile stickers on it? Give me your honest opinion.
I bought a souvenir guitar in Mexico City last year (no case) so we wrapped it in bubble wrap and it was actually fine for the flight home. hmmmm.

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drvannostren says on Nov 2, 2008, 12:33:

bubble wrap should usually do the trick as long as there's no exposed spots cuz they'll be subject to knicks and bumps, the only need for fragile stickers is if it's a bag and not obvious like a guitar. As a side note to anyone reading this it's really easy to pack liquor in your bag just put it right in the middle between all your clothes keep it away from the edges of the bag and away from hard stuff

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ChristopherZZ says on Nov 15, 2008, 12:46:

I know Martin makes a travel guitar. It is a lot smaller and lighter than most guitars. You can tie it on your backpack and go fretting around. I am not sure about the quality but Martin makes great guitars. Here is the price list I found on their website.

Classic Backpacker $ 309
w/Thinline 332 469
Backpacker 309
w/Thinline 332 469
• Lightweight and portable
• Padded carrying bag
Backpacker®
MODELS
Steel-String
BODY SIZE & TYPE MODEL RETAIL

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Peter (Moderator) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Nov 18, 2008, 03:20:

babygirl says on Nov 20, 2008, 19:10 (today):

Hmmm... thanks guys! I'd hate to damage my baby in travel. I'm such a geek, whenever I go somewhere one of my missions is always to check out the local music stores....hahaha. I never buy anything, it's just a comfort thing.

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