Gate Checking Mono Vertigo Case

[moxera]

I two cases a Mono Vertigo case and a basic guitar center hard shell Road Runner case. The hard case is heavy traveling and when I get to my destination it's sort of a pain to take on the train. It gets heavy at 10lbs without the bass. The Mono case is easy with backpack straps. I ideally want to travel and have the Mono case at my destination. I have only traveled with the hardshell case and had no problems gate checking it. Is it too risky for damages if I take my bass in the Mono case and try to put it in the overhead bin and gate check if it does not fit?

 

[s_wood]

Yes, it’s a real risk to gate check a gig bag. That means that it will be handled by baggage handlers and placed in the cargo home of the aircraft…and you are at their mercy.