Blunote Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I expect to be doing some overseas travel with the H150 that I bought recently. Until now, I've used a ballistic nylon/rigid travel case with an acoustic guitar that I travel with. I've also been fortunate to be able to carry it on and stow it in an overhead or cabin closet. Even so, there's always been the worry that an airline would insist on checking it as luggage. Even though it was somewhat rigid and had the shock absorbing foam, I wasn't comfortable giving it to baggage handlers. I'm now planning to travel with the Heritage. I hesitate to use the OHSC (TKL) because I don't see much internal shock absorbing material in it. It also doesn't come with shoulder straps that worked so well with the Lite Case I bought from Stew-Mac for my acoustic. I could buy a similar case for about $100 from them for an LP style. Other cases cost more than the guitar I wan to protect. If you have experience travelling by air with your guitar, what has your experience been and what would you recommend in my case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjkrause84 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 If you're going overseas politely demand that they let you take your guitar into the cabin with you. I've never once been refused (I fly international a lot...to and from LA from the UK) and only once have I had to sorta make a scene. Just smile a big, ole fashioned American grin (Davy Crockett style) and chat up the lady working the desk and you're fine. EDIT: I should state that I'm smoking hot and women find me utterly irresistable....this may contribute to my success. [man, I hope you realize I'm joking...... ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzrat Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I just got a Reunion Blues Continental for my Ibanez semi-hollow. No way I would trust a normal gig back on a set neck but this thing is pretty amazing. They actually have videos of tossing a LP style guitar off a building in one of these with no damage. http://www.rbcontinental.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingeneri Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Anyone have any recommendations for flight cases for an 18" archtop (aka Super Eagle)? Most of the cases I've seen are for flat tops or 17" archtops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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