Traveling with a bass

Bass-desires · #1 03-21-2009, 07:11 PM

Hey yall, I'm going to the Philippines in May on a medical mission for two weeks.

(Davita Bridge to Life) I want to take a bass because two weeks without touching string is far too long for me. I cannot invest in that Traveler bass I saw, and I can't afford (right now) a good case that I would trust to be in cargo. So here is what I was thinking...tell me if you think it'll work or I'm stupid.

I separate the neck from the body and pack in two suitcases. The strings would be already broken in and wound up. I am getting a pocket amp as well, not just for travel but work.

Is this feasible or would it be better to save some and invest in a solid case? Any experience in traveling with a bass over seas?

Thanks

P.S: Mods, can I plug the program (Davita) on the forums?

MadMan118 · #2 03-21-2009, 07:29 PM

Save your self the hassle and work and buy a case.

sobie18 · #3 03-21-2009, 10:14 PM

You MIGHT be able to gig bag it in the overhead (done it before) or even check a hardshell case with your luggage. I have also placed the body in checked baggage (surrounded by clothes) and carried the neck on the plane.

2 weeks in the PI?

I'm surprised Maki isn't going with ya....

Bass-desires · #4 03-22-2009, 12:34 PM

Yeah, I was thinking of either way, cased, split between check ins, and carry on. I dono if I want to try the whole thing in the overhead though, I would hate to try and board and there be a problem.

Any recommendations on a case?

And would it really be a big deal to take her apart and put it back together again? I'm thinking tools in hand maybe 5-7 mins.

sobie18 · #5 03-22-2009, 03:51 PM

I usually go for the SKB cases.