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Neck on Plane

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by LightForce104, Dec 21, 2014.

  1. Dec 21, 2014 #1
    LightForce104

    LightForce104 Supporting Member

    Sep 13, 2012
    Hawaii/Washington
    So I'm in Japan, and I found a really cool bass, so I bought it. Except now I have to get it back home to Hawaii by taking it with me on the plane. I can pack the body in my suitcase within a gig bag, but I'm trying to figure out how to transport the neck. Using a hard case is not an option. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
  2. Dec 21, 2014 #2
    Pentatonic

    Pentatonic

    Jan 4, 2014
    San Francisco
    Carry both parts in a carry on bag?
     
  3. Dec 21, 2014 #3
    LightForce104

    LightForce104 Supporting Member

    Sep 13, 2012
    Hawaii/Washington
    Tried, neck seems to be too long, plus I'm worried it will be taken to be a weapon, and not allowed on board.
     
  4. Dec 21, 2014 #4
    scourgeofgod

    scourgeofgod

    Aug 17, 2006
    You could tape it to your leg and smuggle it in your pants, just walk like you have a prosthetic leg
     
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  5. Dec 21, 2014 #5
    Pentatonic

    Pentatonic

    Jan 4, 2014
    San Francisco
    If it were me I'd just try a gig bag. I did that on my last US flight, gave a big smile to the FA as I told her about a fragile guitar and into the 1st class cabin closet it went. I flew coach.

    You might call the airline in advance for info as well.
     
  6. Dec 21, 2014 #6
    LightForce104

    LightForce104 Supporting Member

    Sep 13, 2012
    Hawaii/Washington
    Yeah, I'm not too sure how China Airlines will act.