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`Ilio Nui
`Olu`olu
USA
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 Posted - 08/06/2009 : 11:00:02 AM
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| No pilikia. I jus stuffem in. I carry extra twine. |
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PearlCityBoy
Lokahi
USA
432 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2009 : 12:40:06 PM
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Originally posted by `Ilio Nui
I no longer worry about it. This is my carry-on.
dog
Gunfunnit, I used duct tape on my guitar instead. The clear packing tape Dog used is much prettier. I like the character of all those knots on the twine, and the bracing pattern probably adds to the wonderful acoustics. Nice touch Dog. I'm always amazed at the things I can learn on Taropatch. |
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
2368 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2009 : 2:55:56 PM
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| You play one 21-string guitar? Dayam! |
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Darin
Lokahi
USA
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
5052 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2009 : 02:06:55 AM
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Continental was very nice to Paul on our recent trip to O`ahu. Paul ordered a set up straps which can be used to turn an instrument case into a backpack sort of apparatus (I think from elderly.com). Each leg of the trip he carried it on, but of course, it was too large to fit in the overhead bins. Once there was room for it in an on-board closet. The other times, he had to gate check it, but no trouble or damage resulted/ Well, at least to the guitar.
About the backpacking type apparatus -- just remember, the guitar case is going to stick up over your head, unless you are about 7 ft. tall. So if you bend over front ways, someone (cue violins and poor, sick wife) is going to get kabonged right on the old noggin with this super duper TSA approved case. But at least it leaves your hands free just in case your shorts fall down to your ankles after you had to remove your belt for the security screening. No lie. Fer realz. |
Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
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slipry1
Ha`aha`a
USA
1511 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2009 : 04:15:58 AM
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Originally posted by wcerto
Continental was very nice to Paul on our recent trip to O`ahu. Paul ordered a set up straps which can be used to turn an instrument case into a backpack sort of apparatus (I think from elderly.com). Each leg of the trip he carried it on, but of course, it was too large to fit in the overhead bins. Once there was room for it in an on-board closet. The other times, he had to gate check it, but no trouble or damage resulted/ Well, at least to the guitar.
About the backpacking type apparatus -- just remember, the guitar case is going to stick up over your head, unless you are about 7 ft. tall. So if you bend over front ways, someone (cue violins and poor, sick wife) is going to get kabonged right on the old noggin with this super duper TSA approved case. But at least it leaves your hands free just in case your shorts fall down to your ankles after you had to remove your belt for the security screening. No lie. Fer realz.
Eh, Wanda & Paul - I have a lined gig bag for my Dobros which works really well. Got it from Musician's Friend several yearsw ago. Of course, a dobro is fairly indestructable. I also carry my frypan in a tenor banjo gig bag. Again, all aluminum, so fairly break proof. |
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
5052 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2009 : 06:56:22 AM
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| Another advantage of wearing aloha shirts. Longer in length, can hide the okole. But I think I made him buy new bebedees for the trip -- no pukas and clean, too. It was more like Oliver and Hardy. Or maybe George & Gracie. |
Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
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rendesvous1840
Ha`aha`a
USA
1055 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2009 : 11:39:48 AM
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In some countries the wife has to walk so many steps behind the husband. Must be some wisdom there, I guess.
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"A master banjo player isn't the person who can pick the most notes.It's the person who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello |
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`Ilio Nui
`Olu`olu
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2009 : 12:13:47 PM
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Now Paul, don't make Wanda the butt of your jokes. Next time strap it on in front of you, upside down. When you have to bend over, it'll make for quit a tail (or tale).
As a big guy myself, I'm all too familiar with the no belt, penguin walk, to put my shoes and belt back on, and trying to carry all the udda stufs. Too funny!!
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
5052 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2009 : 3:57:18 PM
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| Dog - you crack me up. But not as bad as Paul did to my head. Nah, nah. The headache is almost gone. |
Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
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`Ilio Nui
`Olu`olu
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2009 : 5:18:07 PM
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| I thought it was Paul who "crack"ed you up. Head wise and other wise. I can picture Stan Laurel rubbing his head about 20 seconds after the brick hit his head. "This is a fine mess you've gotten us into!" Good story. Mahalo. |
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westernmost
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 09/21/2009 : 12:37:58 PM
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I have used a Calton case for years and it's pretty beat up but have yet to sustain any real damage. I recently got a good varnish crack due to a temperature change when ATA opened it though.
The biggest problem is the ATA inspectors don't always latch the latches. I have seen my guitar come down the luggage carousel with only one of the five latches fastened despite a very large and politely worded note to re-latch them. I use a strap around the case as well now but sometimes they don't replace it.
No matter how good the case, if it's not latched properly you could end up with a very damaged instrument.
A letter to ATA about this was answered with the suggestion to carry it on which is nice in theory but really up to the airline to decide. |
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Julie H
Ha`aha`a
USA
1206 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2009 : 7:42:38 PM
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Oh Gaw,
I was laughing so hard I almost fell off my ergonomic computor chair, but really, I had to wipe out all those mental images from my brain before I could return to normal. GAAHH
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Daryl
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 10/15/2009 : 11:15:36 AM
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I just saw this video on youtube of Bob Taylor responding to Dave Carroll's video "United Breaks Guitars" and in it he says that the TSA will allow you to take a guitar on board the plane as long as it's in a case and a lot of airlines don't know that.
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rendesvous1840
Ha`aha`a
USA
1055 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2009 : 2:41:39 PM
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The TSA doesn't mind guitars, they are watching for weapons,explosives, etc. The TSA isn't the issue. What each airline allows as far as baggage sizes, number of pieces, musical instruments, etc is their own policy. It varies from one to another, and the TSA cannot force them to allow guitars. These policies are where we, as musicians, run into problems. Most guitars in a hard case will not fit into the overhead storage, and many of us won't trust the baggage handlers to put our favorite toys carefully into the baggage compartment. This is where the problems are. I took a guitar to Hawai`i last August, and carried it on two flights each way. Once they put it into a closet, and on the other tree they put a "Special Handling" tag on it and had me gate check it.This means you carry it to the plane yourself, and leave it at the door. Someone comes to put it into the cargo hold after the checked luggage is in. At the end of the flight it's brought to the door of the plane and you pick it up there. Continental took care of me pretty well, and never made any problems.I didn't have too much trepidation despite watching the Dave Carroll video before leaving. But Auntie Wanda bought me a very sturdy case last Christmas, with especially secure hinges and latches, and TSA aproved locks. It's built to withstand mishandling by airline baggage handlers.
Just the same, if you check an instrument, there's no way to prevent some large heavy object from being thrown on top of it in the cargo hold. Such as a set of golf clubs. Golfers who fly their clubs along use a very sturdy and heavy case for them as we musicians do. A checked guitar needs the best case you can get. Of course, if it weighs more than 50 lbs, it costs extra. I can see where a solid body guitar in a wooden case could rack up the overweight fee.
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"A master banjo player isn't the person who can pick the most notes.It's the person who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello |
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Flying with Yer Guitar-- the real story
