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Post by gillinghamrover on Oct 11, 2016 19:28:09 GMT
guitar in folded down position Headstock with "encapsulated " nut to keep strings in place during folding and in folding Snapdragon "fully deployed" Size in comparison to my Yamaha AC3R Guitar folded away in its carry case (AC3R for size comparison)
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Post by Martin on Oct 11, 2016 20:23:19 GMT
That really looks the business, Sean
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Post by ocarolan on Oct 11, 2016 22:44:11 GMT
Wow! That is so - looks like a lot of fun! Keith
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Post by gekko on Oct 18, 2016 14:16:40 GMT
That looks great. Congratulations on your purchase.
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Post by dreadnought28 on Oct 18, 2016 22:41:25 GMT
I hope this helps.
I have flown literally hundreds of times with guitars, more often than not long haul and never with a "travel" guitar. At one time my guitar for use abroad was a Martin HD28 in its Martin case but these days I fly with anything not likely to breach CITES regulations. My last trip, involving 4 Lufthansa flights was to Nice in September and I took my McAlister Nick Lucas which would cost well north of £5000 to replace but is insured all risks. I carried it on all flights.
95% of the time I carry my guitar on board, and now almost exclusively it will be in a Calton case. I do avoid Ryanair who will charge £100 whether the guitar is normal or travel and EasyJet although I did carry on board with them at no cost a few years ago.
At Easter I flew with BA long haul and carried on a guitar in an Ameritage case and a banjo in a Calton.
The secret is firstly NEVER ASK IF IT IS OK!! NEVER!!! They have to give you what the rules say. Respond only if challenged. Check in online and if you only have hand luggage you can go straight to the gate. I arrive there with a sizeable backpack or case as well as the guitar. Make sure your seat is near the back as you may be called early and there are usually more empty seats and overhead lockers. Larger aircraft, 777 747 etc have closets that staff will put your instrument in. When I flew with guitar and banjo the guitar went in a closet near the door and the banjo in a closet at the rear.
Not long ago at Heathrow waiting to board a transatlantic flight they were preparing to do the pre-board of those needing assistance. I went to the front and said "if I give you a big smile would you take pity on me and let me go through now and get my guitar stowed". It worked !
1 insure 2 don't ask 3 check in online 4 sit at the back 5 stay calm and smile 6 Never get annoyed 7 Enjoy a good guitar whilst away. 8 Save money you would otherwise spend on a travel guitar.
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Post by scripsit on Oct 18, 2016 23:47:50 GMT
Gillinghamrover, can you tell us a bit more about your travel guitar?
What is the nut width, for instance? How does the neck attach/lift off?
I had a look at the Snapdragon site, but there wasn't a lot of detailed information.
Kym
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Post by fatfingerjohn on Oct 19, 2016 7:46:59 GMT
Gillinghamrover, can you tell us a bit more about your travel guitar? What is the nut width, for instance? How does the neck attach/lift off? I had a look at the Snapdragon site, but there wasn't a lot of detailed information. Kym Would be interested in the nut width answer myself. I emailed the contact number asking the question after your initial post but no-one replied. I also asked if there was a dealer in East Midlands to have a look at one, but again no reply.
FFJ
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Post by Martin on Oct 19, 2016 8:19:28 GMT
I hope this helps. I have flown literally hundreds of times with guitars, more often than not long haul and never with a "travel" guitar. At one time my guitar for use abroad was a Martin HD28 in its Martin case but these days I fly with anything not likely to breach CITES regulations. My last trip, involving 4 Lufthansa flights was to Nice in September and I took my McAlister Nick Lucas which would cost well north of £5000 to replace but is insured all risks. I carried it on all flights. 95% of the time I carry my guitar on board, and now almost exclusively it will be in a Calton case. I do avoid Ryanair who will charge £100 whether the guitar is normal or travel and EasyJet although I did carry on board with them at no cost a few years ago. At Easter I flew with BA long haul and carried on a guitar in an Ameritage case and a banjo in a Calton. The secret is firstly NEVER ASK IF IT IS OK!! NEVER!!! They have to give you what the rules say. Respond only if challenged. Check in online and if you only have hand luggage you can go straight to the gate. I arrive there with a sizeable backpack or case as well as the guitar. Make sure your seat is near the back as you may be called early and there are usually more empty seats and overhead lockers. Larger aircraft, 777 747 etc have closets that staff will put your instrument in. When I flew with guitar and banjo the guitar went in a closet near the door and the banjo in a closet at the rear. Not long ago at Heathrow waiting to board a transatlantic flight they were preparing to do the pre-board of those needing assistance. I went to the front and said "if I give you a big smile would you take pity on me and let me go through now and get my guitar stowed". It worked ! 1 insure 2 don't ask 3 check in online 4 sit at the back 5 stay calm and smile 6 Never get annoyed 7 Enjoy a good guitar whilst away. 8 Save money you would otherwise spend on a travel guitar. Good tips, Chris Gillinghamrover, can you tell us a bit more about your travel guitar? What is the nut width, for instance? How does the neck attach/lift off? I had a look at the Snapdragon site, but there wasn't a lot of detailed information. Kym Would be interested in the nut width answer myself. I emailed the contact number asking the question after your initial post but no-one replied. I also asked if there was a dealer in East Midlands to have a look at one, but again no reply.
FFJ
That's strange, and not very encouraging
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Post by gillinghamrover on Oct 19, 2016 15:17:44 GMT
I'll do dimensions later when I'm home. The neck does not detach, it's on an off centre fulcrum for want of a better explanation.
This video shows the action, not me I might add!
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Post by Martin on Oct 19, 2016 15:47:57 GMT
Impressive, although I'd be scared jerking the neck around like that! I suppose you'd get used to it. I like your shirt, by the way Yes, I know it's not you
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Post by gillinghamrover on Oct 22, 2016 8:46:19 GMT
The nut is 41mm wide Neck is 445mm long with 20 frets although frets 15 onwards are quite close. Hope this helps.
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Post by scripsit on Oct 22, 2016 8:59:28 GMT
That's great stuff, thanks!
The neck is certainly wide enough at the nut for comfortable fingerstyle playing.
Kym
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Post by fatfingerjohn on Oct 22, 2016 11:39:22 GMT
That's very helpful thanks. It's too narrow for me on F/S where I look for 45 mm. But no doubt perfectly acceptable for many.
Regards
John
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