TomKent Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) Basically, there's a small chance I'll be performing at the Messe music show, however I don't have a hard case for my bass. There's a very slight chance the flight crew will allow me to have in in the cabin, but I'd rather not take the chance. Does anyone in the London/South East/West area have one I could borrow? I'd pay with what money I have and give you as many man-hugs as possible! Edited March 17, 2011 by TomKent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 How about one of those Sadowsky style hard/soft cases? Great protection without weighing a ton I've got a few kicking around somewhere. Also have some other really tough gig bags that would survive a flight OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomKent Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Well, I'm thinking this is going in the hold - even musicians union just said 'if they're in a bad mood, it's not getting in'. Would one of those withstand 30 bags on top of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 The sadowsky might..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomKent Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) [quote name='BassBod' post='1165926' date='Mar 17 2011, 03:59 PM']The sadowsky might.....[/quote] Bloomin' eck! Just seen the price of them - right out of reach. haha Edited March 17, 2011 by TomKent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomKent Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Just measured my jazz and it's 46" (ish) head to tail, quoting BA.. [quote]Small musical instruments may be carried as hand baggage if they are under 126cm (50in), as part of your free hand baggage allowance.[/quote] So here's me hoping they book with BA. Can I still be declined with it (even if it's under 50inches)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Thought about taking neck off and putting both body, neck, strings and gigbag in hand luggage?? Just a thought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbluestew Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Shame your not in Glasgow, you could have borrowed my SKB Bass Safe. I'm sure there must be a few in your neck of the woods you could borrow ?? That'd be perfect. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Pepper Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I've got a no name hard case that I'm not particulalrly attached to which will probably do the job and you can borrow. I'm near J13 M25 if that helps. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 [quote name='TomKent' post='1165929' date='Mar 17 2011, 04:02 PM']Bloomin' eck! Just seen the price of them - right out of reach. haha [/quote] What I meant was that you could borrow one of mine I may have a hard case somewhere as well - my loft is full of cases! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I have a couple of Hiscox cases and a proper flight case... but I am off Jct 9 M20. I might have to go to London by car next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 [quote name='JTUK' post='1166146' date='Mar 17 2011, 07:11 PM']I have a couple of Hiscox cases and a proper flight case... but I am off Jct 9 M20. I might have to go to London by car next week[/quote] I've travelled with a Hiscox case and it's been put in the hold many times without any issues. Feel free to borrow one of mine if you can get to Cambs or Milton Keynes to pick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) My standard practice, and it's only failed me maybe twice out in about 100 flights, is to take the bass in a gigbag to the check in desk. Shimmy it along with the bottom of the bass resting on your foot. More often than not they don't notice you have the case there unless they really go out of their way to look around the desk. If that works then when you've got your boarding card just turn around, always blocking your bass with your body. Stall for time, putting your passport away, etc - in which time the next happy traveler has now taken your space and is distracting the check in staff. Procede to the gate!!! BUT - if they do see it at check in and insist you put it in the hold all is still not lost. First you comply, but then insist that you carry it to the foot of the plane so that someone can put it on by hand, also checking that you can get the bass again at the foot of the plane when you disembark. I never had anyone argue that point with me so off I took to the waiting lounge. Here's the masterpiece tho - when you go to board the plane you just keep on walking like it's your birthright to take basses on to planes. Do not stop unless someone stops you and asks for the bass. If that happens and all is finally lost, insist that your bass is out into the hold by hand on top of the other luggage. At this stage, most of the luggage will have already been packed. Like I said, this only happened to me twice and both times I got the bass as soon as I stepped of the plane. It helps to start mentioning what's going on to the flight attendants so they can radio ahead to the ground staff and make sure your bass does not go with the rest of the luggage to the terminal. The only fly in the ointment is if your case gets tagged at check in and someone at the boarding gate spots the tag and insists you put the bass in the hold. But before that happens, ask yourself - just how visible is that tag once your coat is hanging over it? Edited March 17, 2011 by Gareth Hughes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 [quote name='TomKent' post='1165852' date='Mar 17 2011, 03:09 PM']Basically, there's a small chance I'll be performing at the Messe music show, however I don't have a hard case for my bass. There's a very slight chance the flight crew will allow me to have in in the cabin, but I'd rather not take the chance. Does anyone in the London/South East/West area have one I could borrow? I'd pay with what money I have and give you as many man-hugs as possible! [/quote] I've got a pukka flight case, alloy & wood with all catches etc. in full working order, heavy & a bit basic inside but the good news is it will take a bass inside a soft bag. You're welcome to borrow - no money involved, maybe just a small hug - if you can collect from Bexhill. GOOD LUCK, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I have a spare Hiscox liteflite case which has been fine on flights before. Junction 8 M25 if you want to borrow it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomKent Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 I'm overwhelmed by the responses guys! As soon as I know the arrangements I'll get in contact with whoever I can. Can't thank you guys enough for the offers though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodster Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I've also got an SKB Bass Safe in Southampton you're welcome to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I've got [url="http://www.flightcasewarehouse.co.uk/music/typeproducts2.asp?id=4849-3980&ref=base"]one of these[/url] you can borrow. It's pretty heavy and bomb proof and has been through airplane holds before. You're welcome to borrow it. I'm j.12 of the M40, so whilst not on the doorstep, I'm not a million miles away either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I have a solid case in the loft you can borrow and I'll be at thorpe park on saturday for my stag do so would be easy to bring it along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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