neilo Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 whats the best way to get my guitar to oz safely! not having a container! hand luggage????:skeptical:thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ozcans Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hi Neilo Don't check it in, we've seen them chucking keyboards in the hold!!!! I guess hardcase and smile nicely to take it on with you!! Good luck. Sue x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrounders Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 When I was a Pro musician, my guitars had to go via a different check in desk for fragile stuff. (didn't stop baggage handlers at the other end chucking them around though). These days if you want the guitar to go with you in the cabin they'll more than likely make you buy a seat for it! lol Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ozcans Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 That's pricey!!! Better be a good guitar then!!!!! Nowadays with security, best to phone the airlines. There's an idea that if it's in a hardcase they'll make you check it, but in a soft case on your shoulder you maybe could take it with you? If you find out let us know, Neilo. Cheers. Sue x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrounders Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 In defence of baggage guys... In over 12 tours, no airline has ever actually broken any of my guitars... Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilo Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 thanks all-has anyone just carried their guitar on as hand luggage? our 17 year old is leaving everything else behind and has asked to take this one thing-would like to say yes but dont want it thrown around and broken-that would be worse than leaving it !! or to pay a lot for a not very expensive guitar to go to oz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ozcans Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Hi Neilo We did but 9 years ago. In a soft case. Security is different now. From the lists I've seen from airlines about what is considered hand luggage,they obviously don't mention guitars. But it doesn't mean it's not possible. Sue x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrounders Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Give the airlines a call and ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bulldozersanddirt Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 whats the best way to get my guitar to oz safely! not having a container! hand luggage????:skeptical:thanks Is it an acoustic or electric? My Strat came in the container, but I used to carry it all over the world when I worked as a travelling engineer. I taped the strings at the nut (top of the neck) and at the bridge end, loosened the tension on them all, removed the 4 screws that held the neck, wrapped the whole lot in bubble wrap or similar and taped the neck across the back of the body. I then carried it hand luggage, but it also survived wrapped in good cardboard on Aeroflot and Chinese CAAC (which is more than I can say for my oscilloscope...). It would also fit diagonally in my Delsey Club. My OH says that if this is your major problem, then you are well sorted or on some strong medication...! Hope all goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilo Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 lol! not on medication yet!!! not going till june-just getting things thrown,ebayed,given away or squashed into cases stage at mo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest luluc Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 You can take it on as hand luggage, but I would check it first. I've transported guitars onto a plane that didn't have a case and they just put it in the coat hanging area for first class and told me not to tell anyone. Smiling nicely also helps to put it in the right place, and apologizing for not having better accommodations, but let them know your guitar is very fragile. Most airlines work with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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