EBMM Case toughness

[ComeBackShane]

Just ordered my first EBMM, a Cutlass HSS, and will be traveling a lot with it. In the past I have always bought something like a Gator Titan or a SKB iSeries because the cases weren't sturdy enough for luggage claim. How is the EBMM Cutlass case, is it tough, more specifically, is it tough enough for luggage claim?

Thanks,

 

[tbonesullivan]

They are quite tough, however they do not have the TSA approved locks that some other guitar cases do. They just have standard locks.

 

[Pops]

Every guitar I have ever taken abroad (Martin HD28 and my Cutlass) I use the original hard case and wrap it with FRAGILE tape.Round the case locks and along the case seams.Never had a problem and Spanish baggage handlers aren't too gentle. 1 x ROLL Fragile Packing Tape,66m x 50mm: Amazon.co.uk: Office Products

 

[DrKev]

I used to work in a music store, in the warehouse packing and shipping instruments, and I am convinced that the Fragile stickers or packing tape are completely invisible to everyone except perhaps the person receiving the package.

 

[Pops]

I used to work in a music store, in the warehouse packing and shipping instruments, and I am convinced that the Fragile stickers or packing tape are completely invisible to everyone except perhaps the person receiving the package.

Never had a problem over the last 35 years Doc.Haven't lost a guitar or collected matchwood yet.
Although I would heartily advocate that you would be wise to make sure that in the event of a total catastrophe that the instrument is covered by travel insurance.

 

[Sweat]

The case will be a SKB case, standard locks but quite tough.

 

[73h Nils]

Try and gate check your guitar regardless of case. Better odds of survival that way, too.