I'm taking a vacation and want to haul my CBG along. Does anyone have suggestions for a quick, sturdy travel case. Carry on...hopefully. Thanks Ken

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I have flown about a dozen times with a GBG as my carry on "personal item' with no case and have had no trouble at all.  They either fit on top of or in front of the suitcases in the overhead bin and if I'm worried, I'll wrap it in a sweatshirt or something.  It also gives me something to do during long layovers. 

I'm also the kind of guy who leaves a CBG in the back of my pickup truck (with a topper) for weeks at a time just in case I need it, so take this for what it is, but people on the plane and through security treat them much better than that in my experience.  

  

I have traveled internationally and domestically for years with both my commercial gits, in airline-approved cases, and my CBGs, in heavily padded gig bags. In fact, the last time I came back from the States with CBGs, I had 3 in individual gig bags, strapped together with red webbing straps.

In every case (pun intended), my gits fit in the overhead bins on international and domestic long haul carriers, or were stored upright in the coat closet. Only once in the last 20 years have I had to quote the IATA regs to a gate agent regarding musical instruments. Also, I have still, every time, been allowed to carry a separate carry on item (usually a backpack, but sometimes a small rollaway)) in addition to the guitar(s). I routinely use Road Runner gig bags; they have a small size that is perfect for a 24-25.5 scale length neck and standard cigar box git. They are tough, and extensively padded inside and out, but I always throw in underwear, socks, T-shirts, or that Amazon plastic air pillow stuff for additional protection.

I have only ever once checked a git as cargo, heavily insured.
Thanks Ron both you and Turtlehead have given me some confidence that I can take my gitty as carry on. I checked the CATSA regulations and the airline policy and it seems that they have some leeway for small musical instruments. I hope the gate agent has some sympathy. I appreciate all the helpful advice. I don't have enough time to practice so taking my li'l bro on vacation would make me happy.

Depending on how long your flight is, you can also hold the git in your lap. Most airlines have a two carry on rule and you don't have to put it in the overhead at all.

So I got the twin ported Quintero on the plane to Belize. It was easier than I thought. I just put in a clear plastic bag with a lot of FRAGILE stickers on it, spoke to the gate agent who gave me a window seat so I could slide it between the seats at my feet...no problem. They didn't have a coat closet so the window seat was perfect. I just kept it close on the 1 1/2 hour open boat ride to Ambergris Caye. I got in lots of practice and it was a good conversation starter at the hotel. The return trip was a breeze as I had the drill down. I won't hesitate to take my CBG on vacation in the future. Thanks for the help and advice. Cheers
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