Soledad

I've sent things all over Europe since being a Basschat member - In fact I've sold more in Europe than has remained in the UK. Interparcel.com. I usually use UPS but have had success with DPD in recent weeks. I have an amplifier on its way to Poland as we speak with DPD. I haven't ever insured, as, as others have said, most companies won't insure over a certain amount if it's an instrument anyway. I don't think any bass builders or shops that I know send insured anyway. Packing it well and securely is your insurance!

I've found UPS via interparcel to be pretty competitive.  And it's my understanding they insure full value of musical instruments. 

Interparcel don't insure musical instruments unless they are in a hard case - it's in their fine print. And also insurance is extra. They basically work the same was as parcel2go. I used to use them interchangeably. 

Also. DPD about half the price of UPS - and much quicker.

Again, my qualification is that I've shipped something like around 200 basses to europe.