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Post by pender on Feb 3, 2017 10:33:35 GMT
Stupid question: 20,000 serial number means 20,000 guitars? Tremendous achievement, indeed!
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Post by pender on Jan 31, 2017 13:01:16 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. Last 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.[br [/quote] Many thanks for your post. Very instructive and will be very helpful in the future. I love people who share your thoughts and I found this in the forum. I'm still learning. Thanks to all!
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Post by pender on Jan 31, 2017 8:07:33 GMT
Thanks!
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Post by pender on Jan 30, 2017 23:39:03 GMT
Got this on a facebook thread. I'm Boney Sugar McGee. Has a ring to it I suppose and adequately describes my pathetic occasional attempts to play blues.
What are yours?
Can I share your attachment with my friends? That would be great. Thanks!
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Post by pender on Jan 30, 2017 23:36:31 GMT
Agreed! For me, makes no sense. All those inlay details in the back wich is barely seen when the guitar is played. What a waste of money! I was surprised with the sale on US. I remember to read on GL Facebook that this guitar was bought by UK based guitarguitar
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Post by pender on Jan 30, 2017 16:39:30 GMT
Very cool post Mine would be Sleepy Legs Jones. Today, I'm sleepy so I will play some blues to vindicate my Blues name !!!
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Post by pender on Jan 30, 2017 13:50:08 GMT
I spent 12 months checking all trvel guitars I could get my hands on. The best I found under £700 was Martin dreadnought junier. The second best Taylor GS mini RW. The best cheepr travel guitar was Sigma 00R-1STS-SB Parlour Guitar. + 1 Yes, I've tried two Sigma 00 size and they're great. Only went to BT1 because of the scale length.
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Post by pender on Jan 26, 2017 18:13:00 GMT
and a game of cricket once moored.. Well said
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Post by pender on Jan 26, 2017 18:11:21 GMT
I have a Baby Taylor (BT1) and I'm very pleased. Comfortable, well built and very responsive for such a small instrument. Hope this helps
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