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[twg]

...Well, not really.

But I was thinking of taking my guitar home with me when I visit this summer. So I was wondering what I have to do to carry it on the plane since it's not your typical piece of luggage.

what are the airline's rules on such things?

[Ramones]

I can tell you that I was on a plane going to Nashville Tennesee and there were several dudes on the plane carrying guitars - one of them was a famious C & W singer...

If you make it as far as the gate and the tell you to check it then then will do a gate check and you can get it when the plane lands....

But ask whatever airline you plan on taking what the policy of the day is...

[Harpeau]

Depending on the airline. On Cathay Pacific, I had it placed in the fragile/oversized luggage and they put a fragile sticker on it. I picked it up at my destination at the oversize area and there wasn't a problem.

The best kind of case IMHO is the Godin TREC Case. They sell them at this Halelluia Guitar Shop at Nagwon. The good ones are about 120,000 won~ but you can usually talk the guy down to 90- 100,000 won. Light but durable.

[twg]

[Harpeau]

[some waygug-in]

I don't know about the policies of other airlines, but Japan Airlines won't allow you to carry on a guitar. (at least not when I flew last)

I had to check it in as a piece of regular luggage, and I also had to sign a waiver saying that I would not hold them responsible for any damages..should they occur. I have a hard shell case and lots of fragile stickers on it, but be sure the latches won't break open. Mine has a lock...but it doesn't work, so I have to duct-tape the case closed. This also ensures nobody can open it without my knowledge.

One more little trick, depending on what kind of guitar you have, mine is a classical (nylon strings) so I losen the tension of the strings before the trip. With all the pressure changes and stuff, it's safer for the guitar.

Also, since it's basically a piece of luggage, you can use it as an extra suitcase. You can stuff it full of socks and underwear. But that's up to you.

Anyway, I hope this helps.

Have a good trip.

[khyber]

I HATE that freakin' waiver forum.

I pack my hard guitar case with with hand towels, socks, and underwear but I have STILL got my guitar (and more specifically, my case) back with scrapes in it.