I posted this question on the slab side, but got no responses. Maybe one of the upright players can help:
In July, I'm going to be playing cruise lines in Europe for six months. I play both upright and electric, and also euphonium, which I consider my main instrument.
I've gotten word that there is an upright bass on the ship, so I don't have to worry about bringing one to practice on. I am, however, worrying about how I'm going to get my euph and Geddy on the plane without either showing up destroyed.
Well, my Epiphone EBM has been in the shop to get an EMG set put in it. I never thought I would like it so much., but these new electronics make this bass sing. I now want to take both basses with me.
Is this a bad idea? Should I just take one bass and leave the other one at home? The Epiphone is a 24 fret PJ setup so I would have an instrument that could do different things than my Geddy. But the problem is, how do I safely get TWO electric basses on the plane, along with my euphonium, without somebody causing me trouble?
...After typing this question, I went to the airport and asked. They said I can only carry one instrument as carry-on and the other one (or two) will have to go underneath. I can't find a dual flight case for two electrics anywhere, but I have found
this.
The cruise line will reimburse me for the extra baggage charge for one electric bass, but nothing else. I figure if the two basses are in one case, they won't mind reimbursing me in this situation. I just talked to a euphonium buddy, and he said he hasn't had problems when he put his horn underneath with the latches taped down. So I figure if I put the case back in the boxes it comes in and tape it nicely, I should be fine. Of course, the basses will have shirts and stuff packed in with them too for extra padding.
Any other ideas or suggestions?
Nick
