I just got back from a trip to LA tonite and when I got my guitar the case was moist on the outside, when I got home I realized that some of that moisture seaped inside the case and the guitar was moist and cold itself, also the trip was a 5 hour plane ride so i guess tha guitar was in those conditions for at least a few hours, anything to worry bout?
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tommyindelaware
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lock-ny said:
na....just dry the case real good.......
if the action is still the same......then your unaffected.
did you use a regular case , & check it in w/ your luggage bags ??????
if it's still in one piece...then you did good !!!
tommyindelaware said:na....just dry the case real good.......
if the action is still the same......then your unaffected.
did you use a regular case , & check it in w/ your luggage bags ??????
if it's still in one piece...then you did good !!!
Hmmm...that raises an interesting question. If the regular case isn't good enough for shipping via air, what should we do if we want to take our beloved instruments long distances? Drive? Should we box it up? Ideas?
MikeVt
jimmyp
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MikeVt said:
Personally, I put my faith in a Hiscox Liteflite case - my trusty strat has been through Europe, Egypt and now the US without even a mark - the case has a few scuffs here and there, but has weathered the flights really well. I personally don't like travelling with an EBMM as they are a lot harder to replace, but I do love my strat and trust that case 100%
tommyindelaware
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MikeVt said:
ebmm come w/ an excellent standard case.......one that will hold up pretty much whatever typical local giging dishes out w/ no problem.....due to the fact that you or someone in your immediate situation are caring for the guitar.
on the very occational trip ....properly packed & shipped will work. jon can tell you how ebmm does it. the guitar..strung to pitch....in the case......securely suspended inside an excellent fitting cardboard box w/ with padding ...and a proper seal .
BUT if you fly alot , you need an ata case . the airlines are a completely different story.......no time for such a luxury.
you need a fitted , sealed , ATA CASE FOR YOUR FIDDLE. ATA stands for air transpotation approved. the standards involve impact capacity rated , recessed latches , and crush resistant inclosures......... and for good reason. that stuff gets abused way beyond most folks conception.
you have been very lucky.
