American Airlines smashed a fine classical guitar for me back in 1982. It was AA flight insured, and even after my attorney contacted them they still denied the claim. I had just gotten out of graduate school at the time and I couldn't afford to fight it. I still get upset when I see an AA commercial. I wish they'd gone out of business rather than surviving by merging with U.S. Air. A friend of mine is a baggage handling manager for a big airline. He told me the handlers actively try to break things, particularly musical instruments. Get a rope!
Chris -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Christopher Wilke Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2014 2:06 PM To: lutelist Net Subject: [LUTE] Loaner for smashed lute Hello all, I'm writing with sad news. Last night the soundboard of my 13-course lute was completely smashed after being valet-checked on a flight. (It just happened to be my birthday. Thanks Delta.) I have several solo lute concerts coming up in late January and February. Is there anyone in the region of Rochester NY who would feel comfortable loaning me a 13-course lute on which to practice and/or perform? Thank you, Chris Dr. Christopher Wilke D.M.A. Lutenist, Guitarist and Composer www.christopherwilke.com To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
