Hi Arle,
I found a really incredible "roller" trunk from THE CONTAINER STORE which is
perfect for my H.G. -- you will need to see if the measurements will work for
your instrument (it's 32 inches x 18 x 13). Remember that you can position the
H.G. diagonally inside:
http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml?searchId=15310524&itemIndex=8&CATID=250&PRODID=62806
The good news is that it's only $29.99! It also has roller wheels and it's
REALLY, REALLY TOUGH -- I have used my roller case to ship an H.G. across the
county, and it arrived without ANY problem or damage whatsoever.
For the money this is the best "Hurdy Gurdy shipping case" I have ever seen,
and would not hesitate to recommend it to you or anyone else.
Signed,
Michael Laird
NOTE: if there is any spam below this line please ignore it. Thank you.
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> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [HG] Transporting a HG as checked luggage
> Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 21:12:15 +0800
>
> Hi Michael,
>
> Unfortunately in this case taking it on board won't be an option for
> me for various reasons. That's why I said that I knew the answer would
> not to do what I need to do, but given that the right answer was not
> an option for me, I needed to know what to do since I can't do that.
> Certainly coming back from Hungary it won't be an option as I will
> need to take THREE total instruments and no airline will let me had
> carry all of those.
>
> -Arle
>
>
> On Aug 3, 2008, at 8:36 PM, Reaping Crone wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear Arle,
> >
> > I would recommend getting a simple SOFT case and BRINGING THE H.G.
> > ONTO THE PLANE. Call the airline in advance and ask them: remind
> > them that you see people bringing musical instruments onto the plane
> > all the time. I flew to Europe and back in Dec. 2006 and brought my
> > HG right onto the plane with NO problem (airline: Lufthansa). The
> > point is:
> >
> > "DO NOT LET YOUR INSTRUMENT EVER LEAVE YOUR CONTROL."
> >
> > You will be able to go onto the plane with the FIRST passengers if
> > you tell them you will need "extra time" to get situated. Then
> > carefully stow the H.G. in the compartment above your seat and then
> > WAIT THERE and MONITOR THE SITUATION until you are certain that no
> > other bags are going to crush your instrument during the flight. BE
> > ANNOYING if you have to be. Just remember: you are insuring the
> > safety of your instrument, and the only way to do that is:
> >
> > "DO NOT LET YOUR INSTRUMENT EVER LEAVE YOUR CONTROL."
> >
> > Good luck!
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Michael Laird
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