Does anyone have any experience flying with a CBG? I'm going to be traveling for 2 weeks on business (4 cities in 2 weeks) and thought I'd bring my CBG (beats watching mindless TV in the hotel room). I'm thinking of using my soft gig bag and trying carry-on.

Thanks

Views: 851

Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Play CBG in the airport. You'll probably be the most interesting person in the waiting area.
I have heard of people useing a cheap rifle case. Soft gig bag say good by to your guitar they way they pack the over head storage.
Hey there I have done it a number of times. I use a gig bag and have been able to put it in the overhead (usually on top of or next to someone else' soft side bag)  Remember you are only allowed two carry-on items so my briefcase goes under the seat in front of me and I have to check my regular bag. Since I have no status with any of the airlines that can cost me 25.00. Also I don't think there is an official policy on the subject so you could get stuck...Regardless last year I traveled 10 or 15 times with one Delta, US AIR and SouthWest. Good luck
The 2 pieces per head is not a standard! You will get stuck with airlines like RyanAir or Wizzair. Long-range flights are usually a bit more relaxed about the number (2 is usually OK) but a bit nervous about the size (don't forget - an average guitar is almost 3 feet long). You may call the airline and ask (it worked for me).

BE VERY CAREFUL!!! Too many folks lately are trying to avoid the baggage fees and there is little to no room in the overheads! You might be better off shipping if you have to or somehow gate checking it (to be retrieved when disembarking the plane, not at baggage claim). Kinda like gatechecking a stroller. Call the airline to see if they have suggestions or can do what you want.

-WY

Build a guitar which is 24 inches long and will fit in your suitcase. Check out this bass I did http://skeesixcbgs.com/blog-2/page/2/ (the purple thing about halfway down the page).
Well, thanks for all of the input. I think I'm going to go for it. Hey, what's the worse that can happen? If it gets broken I'll just build another. Besides, I'm planning on building another one when I get back from the trip. Although, I really like Skeesix's idea of building a 24 inch guitar to fit in the suitcase. I'm definitely building one when I get back (unless I get it done sooner...don't tell the wife, she thinks I will be doing chores all weekend).
How good is your Johnny Depp impersonation (see Celebs who play CBGs)?

:-)
luv  that bass man  ;-)

Skeesix said:
Build a guitar which is 24 inches long and will fit in your suitcase. Check out this bass I did http://skeesixcbgs.com/blog-2/page/2/ (the purple thing about halfway down the page).

One of my regular customers travels worldwide with a 34" scale diddly bow, and has had no trouble at all with checking it on as hand luggage.

The only issue he had was the bullet bridge. The US customs didnt like it much, but unless you can throw a duff bullet really really hard, you aint going to do much damage.....

Hey Skeesix, nice bass.

Skeesix said:
Build a guitar which is 24 inches long and will fit in your suitcase. Check out this bass I did http://skeesixcbgs.com/blog-2/page/2/ (the purple thing about halfway down the page).
I thought I'd take Skeesix's advice and tonight I started my travel guitar. It's going to have to go in my checked bag so I figure I can get away with 26 inches max. If I keep everything compact that should give me a 22 inch scale. I'll post pics when I finish.

RSS

The Essential Pages

New to Cigar Box Nation? How to Play Cigar Box GuitarsFree Plans & How to Build Cigar Box GuitarsCigar Box Guitar Building Basics

Site Sponsor

Recommended Links & Resources


Forum

crossover guitar.

Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 21. 11 Replies

Tune up songs

Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies

Duel output jacks

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies

How to Get Your Own Music on Spotify

Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 21. 2 Replies

CB Bass Guitar

Started by Mi Rankin in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Justin Stanchfield Jan 27. 5 Replies

Latest Activity

BrianQ. commented on Dar Stellabotta's video
3 hours ago
BrianQ. liked Dar Stellabotta's video
3 hours ago
Southern Ray commented on Southern Ray's photo
Thumbnail

Project Punch!

" Thank ya again Keith!"
5 hours ago
Southern Ray commented on Southern Ray's photo
Thumbnail

Punch Project!

" Thank Ya Keith!"
5 hours ago
Doug Thorsvik commented on AGP #'s photo
Thumbnail

AGP #527 - ''Led-Zep 2''

"This build really strung you along Alan! Reminded me of all my fishing line experiments; a lot of…"
7 hours ago
Doug Thorsvik commented on A.D.EKER's video
Thumbnail

Im Troubled (Tribute) Mc K Morganfield by BCB - A.D .Eker 2024.

"Diggin’ the slow blues. I like that last pic Andries! Look at all those cool guitars. Yeah!!!"
7 hours ago
Dar Stellabotta posted a video

A Cigar Box Guitar Six Stringer Built by Louie Lamanna

This video is the unboxing and the demonstration of a beautiful, six stringer built by Louie Lamanna. Join Louie and I June 15 at the second annual Pittsburg...
8 hours ago
Doug Thorsvik commented on Doug Thorsvik's video
Thumbnail

Hail the Resurrection Day: 2-String Violin Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

"Happy Easter to you too Andries! The passion is definitely in full swing. Turns out I’m…"
9 hours ago
A.D.EKER commented on Doug Thorsvik's video
Thumbnail

Hail the Resurrection Day: 2-String Violin Chugger Cigar Box Guitar

"Happy Easter Doug ! the Passion is in full swing !"
9 hours ago
A.D.EKER commented on Ricky D's photo
10 hours ago
A.D.EKER commented on A.D.EKER's video
10 hours ago
Keith Rearick liked Doug Thorsvik's video
13 hours ago

Music

© 2024   Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

\uastyle>\ud/** Scrollup **/\ud.scrollup {\ud background: url("https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/963882636?profile=original") no-repeat scroll 0 0 transparent;\ud bottom: 25px;\ud display: inline !important;\ud height: 40px;\ud opacity: 0.3 !important;\ud position: fixed;\ud right: 30px;\ud text-indent: -9999px;\ud width: 40px;\ud z-index: 999;\ud}\ud.scrollup:hover {\ud opacity:0.99!important;\ud}\ud \uascript type="text/javascript">\ud x$(document).ready(function(){\ud x$(window).scroll(function(){\ud if (x$(this).scrollTop() > 100) {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeIn();\ud } else {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeOut();\ud }\ud });\ud x$('.scrollup').click(function(){\ud x$("html, body").animate({ scrollTop: 0 }, 600);\ud return false;\ud });\ud });\ud \ua!-- End Scroll Up -->