flying

  1. Dorado Pulido

    Jetblue airlines, carry on guitar?

    Band leader recently purchased our tickets for an upcoming cross country gig and to my dismay he got the "budget economy" tickets for Jetblue. This ticket states *no carry-on allowed*. They do not even offer an option to pay extra for a carry on bag. After speaking with an agent they could only...
  2. SKennedy32

    Mono Tick Alternative for Nano Plus Board

    Hi All, Looking for some help. I am tired of checking my pedalboard when flying and would like to attach a Nano plus in a soft-case to my mono. The Tick 2.0 doesn’t seem to be big enough for for a Nano plus. I know the Nano plus comes with a bag but I can’t find an image of the backside to...
  3. eh_train

    Double Bass Flying with a bass vs. shipping a bass

    Hi all, Not sure if this is the "correct" place for my post, but here goes. Do people have **current** info on flying with, and/or shipping, basses? I have a fiberglass travel case and am contemplating getting a nice carved bass from the west coast of the U.S. to the east coast of Canada...
  4. Proton90

    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 jazz/ballroom quartet. As I’ve come home at the end of February, I have had plenty of time time to think about what I experienced and distill all of it into...
  5. B

    Double Bass 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 protected my bass very well. I travelled on JetBlue because their policy(which you can access online) is that instruments fly free....you just pay a...
  6. Scott Loveless

    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 flights between those airports. With a little luck I'll manage to arrange some private or group lesson time with Jeff Berlin while I'm there, and I'll...
  7. K

    Double Bass 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 you have to pick it up at baggage claim between flights? I usually don't check bags on flights, so I'm unsure of how it works.
  8. SlapPopBass

    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 initial trip to. Currently I own one of these hard cases: Invalid Link Removed I plan to simply check in my bass, as I would like to avoid the whole...
  9. opivy3056

    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 and how to pack it to not be destroyed in transit. Anyways, after cross referencing a lot of threads here, I also watched a video on youtube from...
  10. Charlie Tuna

    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 (mostly) empty-handed. I am considering taking my EA CXL-112 overseas. If anyone has experience flying with a cabinet, can you provide some info...
  11. dustybass

    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 ideas, options are considered. They are sentimental favorites and would love to upgrade them. I retro-fitted the V with an aluminum bridge (replaced that...
  12. Ric5

    Flying Colors

    I just discovered this band ... OMG they are amazing Invalid Link Removed Invalid Link Removed Steve Morse Dave LaRue Invalid Link Removed
  13. MarshallLaw

    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 one to my collection someday. I'd like to know pickup dimensions for potential upgrades... [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
  14. AgostoMortal

    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 already have a carry on paid for the trip (and personal item) anyone? thanks
  15. PinkFloydDan

    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 price I paid (about $650 shipped and fees because my credit card charges foreign transaction fees for Canadian charges even thought it shipped from USA) I...
  16. D

    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. The twist is I didn't bring the bass. My original plan was to "fold" the M80 into one of my check-in bags, but upon receiving the gig bag I realized...
  17. J Posega

    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 program next month. I've already planned to buy a seat for my bass because there is no way in hell I'm letting baggage handlers (mis)handle my...
  18. DanAdams

    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 don't need an amp, I'll have a laptop and interface in carry on. I won't have other checked luggage. It's all within the US. How much does it cost...
  19. Tripletmom

    Double Bass 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 her double bass with her. I've read a little bit about this - and I've heard that some airlines even let you bring it on board. So - what airlines...
  20. Michael Valerio

    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 newer Skb roto case (model number 1SKB 44-rw). From what I have read on numerous posts, it seems that the problem with this case is getting the TSA...
  21. MMsabre79

    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 if I pay for an extra seat (min. $375) or risk checking it, which I won't do (it's a 1979 Musicman Sabre). I am considering removing the neck and...
  22. DaveAceofBass

    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 Europe. It was before 9/11, and at that time I carried my bass in a gig bag and put it in the overhead bin. If there was no room, they would tag it at...
  23. NoFiller
    Closed

    Wanted 2012 or 2016 Gibson Flying V Bass

    Not sure how I missed the drop of the 2016 Flying Vs, but if anyone has one to sell or trade, please PM me! Thanks!
  24. D

    Double Bass 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 strings off) but if I get it set up before I go, is it going to screw my set up over when I get to the other end? Thanks!
  25. ALLPARTS (GOTOH) LES PAUL, ES-335, FLYING V GUITAR TUNERS, KEYSTONE BUTTONS, NICKLE
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    For trade ALLPARTS (GOTOH) LES PAUL, ES-335, FLYING V GUITAR TUNERS, KEYSTONE BUTTONS, NICKLE

    ALLPARTS (GOTOH) LES PAUL, ES-335, FLYING V GUITAR TUNERS, KEYSTONE BUTTONS, NICKLE These are a BRAND NEW and complete Set, they have NOT been opened. Gotoh SD90 3x3 Vintage style tuning key set with plastic Keystone buttons. Nickel finish. 15:1 tuning ratio. Includes all screws and bushings...
  26. xtrparts

    For Trade ALLPARTS (GOTOH) LES PAUL, ES-335, FLYING V GUITAR TUNERS, KEYSTONE BUTTONS, NICKLE

    ALLPARTS (GOTOH) LES PAUL, ES-335, FLYING V GUITAR TUNERS, KEYSTONE BUTTONS, NICKLE These are a BRAND NEW and complete Set, they have NOT been opened. Gotoh SD90 3x3 Vintage style tuning key set with plastic Keystone buttons. Nickel finish. 15:1 tuning ratio. Includes all screws and bushings...
  27. E

    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.
  28. Epiphone Korina Flying V Bass
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    For sale 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, and fun to jam with. Has Thunderbird Pickups and I'm selling it with the OHSC. Feel free to ask me any questions...
    $450.00
  29. backtobass

    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, and fun to jam with. Has Thunderbird Pickups and I'm selling it with the OHSC. Feel free to ask me any questions. Link Removed
  30. ptensioned

    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 heard, I asked to try it out. It came in with loose inserts from the typical misaligned three-point bridge, and a few dings and nicks. Otherwise, the...
  31. James Clark

    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, I am a ham radio operator and work in public safety. I monitor weather sells and keep an eye or two just to make sure people are safe in my town and...
  32. b-bottom

    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 so I've been looking a little more closely at these as a base to build something decent. Thoughts?
  33. Hondo Formula 1 LONG SCALE Flying V Bass

    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 the original neck. It was too thin and buzzy so I had a brand new Allparts Tele bass neck installed and had the headstock painted red. The neck alone...
    $345.00
  34. vbroden

    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 the original neck. It was too thin and buzzy so I had a brand new Allparts Tele bass neck installed and had the headstock painted red. The neck alone...
  35. H

    Flying V Bass Body

    Would someone here be willing to make a flying V bass body for around 60$?
  36. Biggbass

    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 another plane down from what looks to be another inside bomb job screw it. I'm done with flying. I'm going back to the Airstream!
  37. M

    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 good tone.It lacks warmth and definition.The biggest issue is that the p/u's come pre-wired to the pickguard,along with the knobs and p/u toggle...
  38. J

    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 interesting. On vintage bass forum, I came across a pic of a really old Ibanez bass guitar in the shape of a Gibson Flying V. Check it out- Did...
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  39. C

    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 loosening the strings due to how the truss rod system works. Can anyone clarify if this is correct? I know this goes against common logic. Prompt...
  40. 1998 Epiphone Flying V
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    For sale 1998 Epiphone Flying V

    A super cool 1998 Epi Flying V in excellent condition and everything works perfectlly, 30" scale and 7.5 lbs. Comes with a brand new Flying V gig bag. $450 plus $20 shipping.
    $450.00
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