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  1. Proton90
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    My Cruise Ship Experiences (as a bassist) - REDUX

    A while ago I promised some of you on this forum to share my experiences regarding my recent work on cruise ships as a bass player in a...
    Thread by: Proton90, Aug 16, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  2. basscomp
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    travelling with bass trunk

    I thought I'd share my recent experiences travelling from coast to coast by plane with my bass in a David Gage bass trunk. First of all, the trunk...
    Thread by: basscomp, Nov 6, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [DB]
  3. Scott Loveless
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    Flying with an electric bass - checked or carry on

    Helloooo! So, it looks like I'll be taking a few trips from Harrisburg, PA to Nashville, TN during 2020 for business. Allegiant offers direct...
    Thread by: Scott Loveless, Oct 12, 2019, 72 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  4. kinnon64
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    Connecting Flight W/ Double Bass

    Has anyone had experience with not flying direct with their double basses? If so, did the airline check it all the way to your destination or did...
    Thread by: kinnon64, Jul 27, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [DB]
  5. SlapPopBass
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    How necessary is a TSA/ATA approved flight case compared to a standard hard case?

    I'm gonna board a plane to Asia in a couple months. I'll likely be bringing an instrument back, so I'm going to bring an empty case with me on the...
    Thread by: SlapPopBass, Jun 19, 2019, 7 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  6. opivy3056
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    Flying with Bass (non-horror story)

    Hey good morning! I just recently moved from the US to Iceland and read up a lot on here about how to go about flying with your bass...
    Thread by: opivy3056, Aug 11, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  7. Charlie Tuna
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    Flying on a Plane with a Bass Cabinet

    Hello TB Brethren, Hope the holidays have served everyone well. Has anyone flown with a bass cabinet? I have searched the threads but come up...
    Thread by: Charlie Tuna, Dec 27, 2017, 21 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  8. dustybass
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    Passive Bartolini pick ups for Epiphone flying V and Explorer basses.

    Have any of you swapped out the stock pups for Bart's? Trying to avoid cutting as much as I can. Were you happy with the results? Any and all...
    Thread by: dustybass, Dec 19, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  9. Ric5
    Thread

    Flying Colors

    I just discovered this band ... OMG they are amazing Casey McPherson Neal Morse Steve Morse Dave LaRue Mike Portnoy
    Thread by: Ric5, Nov 17, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  10. MarshallLaw
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    Eastwood Flying VB

    Wow, this is a really cool looking classic Flying V style bass. I've heard mixed reviews for Eastwood instruments, but I wouldn't mind adding this...
    Thread by: MarshallLaw, Nov 12, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  11. AgostoMortal
    Thread

    anyone with recent experience flying with BG as carryon on Spirit?

    Looking for comments about flying with Spirit and an electric bass as carry on. Sprit does not seem to have an early boarding paid upgrade. I...
    Thread by: AgostoMortal, Nov 7, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  12. PinkFloydDan
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    Got my Eastwood Flying V today

    The bass is very light. It is made in China, which I did not know when I bought it. Thought they made their basses in Canada. Anyway, for the...
    Thread by: PinkFloydDan, Sep 23, 2017, 89 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  13. DeadAim
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    Flying Mono M80 Single...without the bass

    Long story short, I'm in the states on work business and decided to pick up a Mono M80 while I was here since I needed a new gig bag for my bass....
    Thread by: DeadAim, Sep 18, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  14. TheEmptyCell
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    Flying Two Basses *WITHOUT* a Dual Bag

    Here's a twist on the classic 'flying with my bass' thread... I've got two basses that I want to take with me when I move to the UK for a PhD...
    Thread by: TheEmptyCell, Sep 18, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  15. DanAdams
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    Fly with a cheap bass, or buy a cheap bass at my destination.

    I'm planning on visiting across the country for a few weeks and I want a bass with me. It's been a long time since I traveled with a bass, I...
    Thread by: DanAdams, Feb 18, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  16. Tripletmom
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    Flying with a Double Bass?

    Our high school bassist daughter has been invited to audition for the pre-college program at Colburn at the end of the month. She wants to take...
    Thread by: Tripletmom, Feb 7, 2017, 18 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [DB]
  17. Michael Valerio
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    Flying with newer SKB Bass Safe, is Gate Check an option?

    Hi Fellow Talk Bassists! I couldn't find an answer to this question, so here goes. I'm about to fly domestically with my bass guitar in a...
    Thread by: Michael Valerio, Jan 27, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  18. MMsabre79
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    flying with bass (again!) disassembly tips:(

    Hi all, I have to take a long flight from Europe to Asia with a brief stop over in UAE. The airline (Emirates) will only allow me to take my bass...
    Thread by: MMsabre79, Jan 23, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  19. DaveAceofBass
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    Flying Internationally w/ Bass Guitar

    Dear TBers, It's been 15+ years since I flew internationally with my bass for a gig...the last time was for a cruise gig in South America and...
    Thread by: DaveAceofBass, Dec 28, 2016, 27 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  20. dwpeate
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    Effect of flying on setup

    Hi guys, Just wondering... I'm flying to China from the UK in a few weeks, my bass is going in the hold. I was just wondering (I'll slacken the...
    Thread by: dwpeate, Oct 12, 2016, 11 replies, in forum: Setup & Repair [DB]
  21. xtrparts
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    For Trade ALLPARTS (GOTOH) LES PAUL, ES-335, FLYING V GUITAR TUNERS, KEYSTONE BUTTONS, NICKLE

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] ALLPARTS (GOTOH) LES PAUL, ES-335, FLYING V GUITAR TUNERS, KEYSTONE BUTTONS, NICKLE These are a BRAND NEW and complete Set,...
    Thread by: xtrparts, Oct 5, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Other Stuff (Not bass related)
  22. eeeore1
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    Schafer Flying V Bass

    Hi, I have a Schafer Flying V bass that I'm trying to find info about. Does anyone know where I can find it on the web or other means? Thanks.
    Thread by: eeeore1, Aug 29, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  23. backtobass
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    SOLD Epiphone Korina Flying V Bass

    This is a really cool and hard to find bass. Hate to part with it but have my eye on something so I have to make room. Great playing short scale,...
    Thread by: backtobass, Jul 23, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  24. ptensioned
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    NBD: Gibson Flying V 2012 reissue

    I've been meaning to post this NBD for ages, but, well, you know. Life and stuff. This came in as a trade to my local shop, and as soon as I...
    Thread by: ptensioned, Jul 19, 2016, 18 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  25. James Clark
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    The weird strange dude.

    Well this is the welcome form thinggy and apparently the only place I can post and create new threads. So starting a little introduction about me,...
    Thread by: James Clark, Jul 18, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Welcome Forum - New Member Intros
  26. b-bottom
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    Flying V bass kits

    Has anyone bought one of these? And if so what do you think about the quality? I can't find a reasonably priced "classic" looking flying v bass...
    Thread by: b-bottom, Jun 25, 2016, 13 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  27. vbroden
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    For Sale Hondo Formula 1 LONG SCALE Flying V Bass

    This is an early 80's Hondo Formula 1 LONG SCALE flying V. In a world of short scale Flying V's, this bass is a rarity and a gem. I bought it with...
    Thread by: vbroden, Jun 21, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  28. HippieBillie
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    Flying V Bass Body

    Would someone here be willing to make a flying V bass body for around 60$?
    Thread by: HippieBillie, Jun 5, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  29. Biggbass
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    That's it...I'm done with flying

    Long lines due to TSA understaffing Too many PO'd people at the airports Too many flight delays Issues with transporting instruments and now...
    Thread by: Biggbass, May 19, 2016, 98 replies, in forum: Off Topic [BG]
  30. Mark Porter
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    How to revive an Epi '58 Korina Flying V Bass

    Hi everybody! My wife bought me an Epiphone '58 Korina Flying V bass for Xmas and,as cool as it is to look at,it just doesn't have a real...
    Thread by: Mark Porter, May 17, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  31. Jericho-79
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    Did Ibanez manufacture Flying V bass guitars a long long time ago?

    Hey everybody. Hope there are a few Ibanez players here. I recently did some research on Ibanez electric basses. And today I discovered something...
    Thread by: Jericho-79, Apr 18, 2016, 54 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  32. CircleOfCrows
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    Flying with a Rickenbacker 4001

    Hi All I have heard some differing info w/ regards to flying with these basses - that they SHOULD be kept AT TENSION when flying - IE. not...
    Thread by: CircleOfCrows, Apr 8, 2016, 11 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  33. bassman28
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    SOLD 1998 Epiphone Flying V

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] A super cool 1998 Epi Flying V in excellent condition and everything works perfectlly, 30" scale and 7.5 lbs. Comes...
    Thread by: bassman28, Apr 6, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  34. A-Step-Towards
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    SOLD Squier Katana Bass-32 inch Scale 1985 Japan Flying V

    This is a great playing bass. It's in very nice shape. 32" scale but sounds HUGE. Setup is low and perfect and everything works as it should....
    Thread by: A-Step-Towards, Mar 27, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  35. Pelham Bleu
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    SOLD Epiphone Flying V bass w/Lollar Thunderbird pups & more.

    [ATTACH] Korean made Epiphone custom shop Korina Flying V Bass. Wonderful used condition; see detailed photos. Includes these modifications: 1....
    Thread by: Pelham Bleu, Mar 22, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  36. Mr. Hand
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    No longer available Dean Stealth Flying V

    Dean V Series Stealth 4-String Bass Guitar with EMG in Satin Black Barely used, took a small hit to g string tuner and the screw in back was...
    Thread by: Mr. Hand, Mar 19, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  37. b-bottom
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    Burny Flying V bass

    I have been looking for an affordable flying V bass for awhile now. And since the Gibson reissue V's that came out a few years ago have doubled in...
    Thread by: b-bottom, Feb 13, 2016, 12 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  38. njones89
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    Building a Flying V bass for < $200

    I am not a luthier. The only experience I have with working on guitars is installing new pickups/electronics, adjusting string height/scale...
    Thread by: njones89, Dec 19, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  39. Stewie26
    Thread

    When Flying was not like getting on a metro bus.

    Before there was a TSA and flying was truly a pleasurable event. Now it is like getting on a Gray Hound bus. No shorts or flip flops back then....
    Thread by: Stewie26, Nov 26, 2015, 29 replies, in forum: Off Topic [BG]
  40. JES
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    Air France and EasyJet: Flying with small basses (UBass or others)

    I am considering bringing my U-Bass on a long trip to Europe. I'll be flying Air France transatlantic, and between Paris and Berlin. I also have...
    Thread by: JES, Nov 12, 2015, 0 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
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