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Hard case for checking GS Mini on a flight?
I might have to do some traveling soon and I was looking for a case that would fit the GS Mini that I could check.
I see a couple options: 1) Use the Taylor foam case (probably not sturdy enough) 2) SKB foam case 3) Oklahoma guitar case - I've seen these ads, but isn't this just a classical guitar hardshell case? It seems kind of expensive. Why shouldn't I just get a SKB classical hardshell case? 4) Saga Travelite TL-60: Ran across a thread here: http://www.unofficialtaylorguitarfor...p?topic=3137.0 that suggested the owner was going to use it for flights. Anyone have any experience with any of these? Thanks! |
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I thought the whole point of the Mini was to put it in the overhead locker ?
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Carry on & Stow Underneath
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I actually do this occasionally with full size because most airlines had a one instrument carry on allowance. Of course the beauty of the GSM is that it actually fit in the overhead bin onboard. So, even if I had a GSM hard case I would do it this way too. |
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I like the foam cases, but they are a bit bulky....let us know what you do.
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The SKB case is a good one...I use it. But most airlines in the U.S. will let you put the GS Mini in the overhead, as long as it's a full size jet.
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Phil Playing guitar badly since 1964. Some Taylor guitars. Three Kala ukuleles (one on tour with the Box Tops). A 1937 A-style mandolin. |
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I know you can put it up in the overhead, but in the chance that I have to gate check it, I'd rather it be in a hardshell case so I don't have to spend the whole flight wondering if someone stacked it under a slightly heavy piece of luggage.
It also sounds like if you put it in the overhead, it's going to take up the space for a few passengers, and with everyone carrying stuff on these days I'd rather not do that. |
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The SKB is a hard foam case, right? Would you feel comfortable checking it on a flight?
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My expereince
I just traveled with an Art and Lutherie AMI in a TRIC case with no problems. I really think the key is to check it at the boarding gait rather than at initial check in/ticketing. Less handling by gorilla baggage handlers.
John |
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I almost wish I had gotten a Little Martin or a Baby Taylor instead of the GS Mini since then I'd have a hardshell case for it! http://www.amazon.com/SKB-Taylor-Mar.../dp/B0002F79CU
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EDIT: oops. Wasn't SKB. Must be someone else I was thinking of. |