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Fodera Club Part XXII

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#901
Yeah, carry it on in a nice gig bag. You can either store it in the overhead or convince the flight attendants to put it in the coat closet. Not sure if international flights do gate checking or not which could be bad if they for so e reason give you a hard time about bringing it on. But customs doesn't care.
 
#902
Steuart and Matt,

Thanks for the info.

I will call Air Canada and confirm I can bring my gig bag as carry on.

Previously I have checked EBMM and newer Fenders, but their cases are more heavy duty (and they are replaceable basses).

Hoping I can bring the Fodera.....

Thanks!
 
#903
getting into canada was easy (i couldn't remember if the producer had to do something with an instrument manifest or not). the interior flight was on a puddle-jumper . . . no overheads, which meant gate-checking . . . but it was a small enough plane where i felt okay.

calling them seems like a goof idea.
 
#904
I TOTALLY agree on the gig bag!! I have NEVER had to Gate check a bass in a bag but I have gotten caught with my hard case numerous times and it is ALWAYS nerve wracking to think my gear is quickly freezing in the bottom of an unpressurized hold of an airplane! I would HIGHLY suggest checking out a MONO Vertigo Bass Bag. It is very lightweight but tough as anything out there and better than most of the stuff out there. My Fodera ES5 plus 2 cables, a set of strings, a small tuner, and a strap weighs about 17-18 lbs case weight included! Feels great to carry and has Kevlar in just the right places and the neck cradle is REALLY cool...It is a very slim and effective design and it fits perfectly in an overhead bin with some room to spare. If I had to check it I might flip out but I would feel ok with it as long as it was handled properly. REALLY GREAT CASE!

Peace,

T

Baird6869 said:
Question for those of you that travel with Foderas....

I have a few days of corporate gigs coming up later this month at the Anaheim Conference/Convention Center. Not sure if I want to bring my E5S (in its original case), bring my fretless beater Squier or just add a bass to our back line rental. I would love to bring my Fodera but am a tad concerned.

I will be flying Air Canada from Toronto to John Wayne direct if it makes any difference.

Any advice? Recommendations?

Thanks!
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#905
Brent,

this may or may not be news to you since I don't know how often you've flown with a bass with different airlines, so YMMV... literally. :D

I've flown with a bass on Porter, Westjet, and Air Canada, and have had different experiences. Porter and Westjet have been fantastic about having my instrument onboard - in fact when I picked up my bass from Fodera last year, Porter let me gate check it (hardshell case) with no problems.

Last year I had to fly from Newfoundland to Copenhagen for a cruise ship contract and Air Canada was the only airline that would fly there. I was naive and assumed I could gate check my bass on the plane but they were adamant that it fit into the overhead storage limits. Thankfully I was bringing a beat-up Fender jazz in a gig bag, but I had to remove the strings, unscrew the neck, fold the bag over, and tape the bag together so it'd fit in the overhead compartment. Once I finally got on the plane, the attendant said I could just stow it in the coat rack. Phew!

No matter how many times I've been told by various airport personnel that bringing an instrument onboard should be hassle-free, Air Canada always presents problems. (For many musician friends, including one whose destroyed cello is currently awaiting a court date for settlement, but it was checked 'fragile' luggage.)

Not to scare you or be a downer... but this is just my story. Again, YMMV. Next time I have to fly with a bass on AC I'll be bringing the bass to the airport a day in advance to get a definitive answer (and maybe get a written note or something) that it's cool to take onboard. I'm interested to see what you hear from them. :)

*PS, that's one hell of a corporate gig. Toronto to Anaheim?? Awesome!!!
 
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Just Thumpin' said:
We have not made that comparison.

J
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I am the person making the tuners. I must say it has been an honour to make these parts. It has taken many, many hours, but I have enjoyed every moment, knowing who will use them in the end. Thanks alot also to Jason, Joey and Vinny Fodera for their patience.

The Titanium tuners weigh approx. 10% (0.2 oz) less than the regular UL tuners. (1.2 oz less, for a set of 6).

Besides weight, we now also have Ti at the second end of the string, as a complement to the Ti bridge. The influence on sound I guess is a subjective matter, and I have not done enough testing to give an opinion.

I attach a picture of the what the tuners looked like in uncoated condition, during a test drive.

UncoatedTi-tunersduringtest_zps4398c253.jpg


Regards,
Stefan
 
#918
se_jazman said:
I am the person making the tuners. I must say it has been an honour to make these parts. It has taken many, many hours, but I have enjoyed every moment, knowing who will use them in the end. Thanks alot also to Jason, Joey and Vinny Fodera for their patience.

The Titanium tuners weigh approx. 10% (0.2 oz) less than the regular UL tuners. (1.2 oz less, for a set of 6).

Besides weight, we now also have Ti at the second end of the string, as a complement to the Ti bridge. The influence on sound I guess is a subjective matter, and I have not done enough testing to give an opinion.

I attach a picture of the what the tuners looked like in uncoated condition, during a test drive.

UncoatedTi-tunersduringtest_zps4398c253.jpg


Regards,
Stefan
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Is the post on these 3/8" or 1/2" ( I think those are the options offered by hipshot...?)
Nice looking tuners.:)
 
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