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hairbndrckr
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hairbndrckr
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10/26/2003 3:11 pm
Well since everyone else has found something to talk about EXCEPT your acoustic problem, I will throw in my 2 cents on the situation.

1. On the link you have they have an SBK ATA case that is airline approved at $180.00. That will work, but pricey. A good investment though if you plan on travelling quite a bit with the guitar.

2. Put it in a gig bag, and purchase an extra seat. Most airlines would make you do that for an item as large as an acoustic. Good if you are only going to fly with it once or twice. The extra ticket is probably cheaper than the flight case in 1.

3. Buy a molded plastic case with good latches and a way to put a lock on it. (If you can't find one with a lock on it, you can always drill one in from the hardware store.) and brave it with the baggage compartment. Just remember "Fragile" means kick me in Italian....

4. Pack it in a good plastic case with a lot of bubble wrap, put it in a box, seal it up good with packing tape, and UPS it back home just before you leave. Most cases it will be there about 2-3 days after you get home. Don't forget to insure it for like 2 times the amount of the guitar.(If you don't know, make sure to insure for like 500-750 dollars, otherwise UPS is only gonna give you $100.00 on a claim. If you claim it's worth that, they have to give you what you claim it is worth in the event they lose it.)

Whoops Zena..Warrior Princess is on. Enough of this net stuff for me....

Personally I would do number 4. It would only cost you like $20-$25 bucks that way, and someone else besides you would be responsible for getting it to you in one piece. Just don't write "Fragile" on it. The guy who told me it was kick me in Italian was a UPS driver....:)

So. If you throw a cat out of a car window, is it considered "kitty litter"?