[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='299357' date='Oct 4 2008, 02:02 PM']I've used ParcelForce successfully to ship to Italy and other European countries 2 or 3 times .
When shipping, detune the bass and make sure that the bass is completely protected in something like bubble-wrap. If in a hard case, put something like strong foam or cardboard under the headstock and give the neck as much protection as you can generally.
I've always tried to send in a hard case if it's going abroad but have used a gig bag on one occassion and that was fine. If it's a gig bag, then the bass needs to be in a strong cardboard box that is very securely taped up using gaffa tape or similar if you can..
Hope that helps..[/quote]
Thanks buddy,
It's being sent to Italy ! Quite expensive instrument so a bit nervous about the whole shipping thing. Some very good advice. Cheers