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Old 04-20-2009, 10:14 AM
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Shipping an upright?
Sorry if this is in the wrong spot, or has already been covered a thousand times, I'm new here and didnt find it in the search feature- whats are the good options for shipping an upright from chicago to albuquerque? Anybody driving that direction soon with a big vehicle? If it were my gastank bass, Id just attach it to the roof of a passing train with big magnets:
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Old 04-20-2009, 06:23 PM
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My Upton made it across country (CT to CA) via FedEx Express. Both Upton (they made a special shipping container for my bass) and FedEx did a great job. Cost: around $345 for 2100+ miles.
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Do a forum search for "greyhound" and you'll find tons of ideas and lessons learned.
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Old 04-21-2009, 12:53 AM
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Check Amtrak. I've shipped several basses with them

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Old 04-21-2009, 08:22 AM
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Check Amtrak. I've shipped several basses with them

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