https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:19:13 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296818 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:12:06 +0000
Jack Tax and import duty/tarrif can make a significant difference.

Acording to this page from HM Revenue and customs guitars are subject to a 3.2 - 3.7% "standard duty" rate and a 17.5% VAT .

So, what's the purchase price in the USA, convert that to £, add about 22-21% and are you still getting a deal? Especially after buying an "airline resistant" heavy duty case?]]> Guitar Players Discussion kent_eh https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296818 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296711 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:43:03 +0000
I'm inclined to take a bolt-on neck solidbody. I remove the neck for carry-on in a poster tube, and pack the body in a smaller rectangular flight case for checking. A small rectangular case is much cheaper than entire guitar case and has room for cables and a couple pedals. But for those not inclined to dis-/re-assemble a guitar, I recommend shipping.

For those that check or end up gate-checking a complete guitar with tilt-back headstock -- esp if non-maple, this is important even if in an ATA flight case: Pack tightly crumpled newspaper or densely layered bubble wrap around the headstock to support it in ALL directions. It should not be allow to "hang in space" unsupported inside the case. Loosening the strings doesn't really help the headstock/neck much. String loosening (down a step or two) is good, but mostly protects acoustic and hollow electrics from collateral top/body damage.]]> Guitar Players Discussion gnease https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296711 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296708 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:34:49 +0000
But as E/Blue noted, it might be expensive.

But even if I go UPS, I want to make sure all my instruments are in ATA approved flight cases.

Insights and incites by Notes]]> Guitar Players Discussion notes_norton https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296708 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296704 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:04:24 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Elecktrablue https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296704 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296692 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:11:21 +0000
There are many, many people flying with instruments and, aside from some friends who fly with electrics and chose to take them apart for easier transport, I've not heard of anyone having this sort of situation at an airport.

But then again, I certainly don't hear from everyone! :wink:

Peace]]> Guitar Players Discussion David Hodge https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296692 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296688 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:36:11 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion UrbanCowgirl https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296688 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296658 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:35:08 +0000
Jack]]> Guitar Players Discussion jackss565 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296658 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296640 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:53:19 +0000 FLIGHT case is the only thing I will use on an airplane, and I have done so with no problems.

I've never flown with a hollow body guitar, I have a solid body for that.

What kind of guitar are you looking at?

Also, check to see how much tax you will have to pay bringing it back in the country. Compare that to the deal you are getting.

Notes]]> Guitar Players Discussion notes_norton https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296640 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296634 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:24:34 +0000
And YES Hard case is mandatory!!]]> Guitar Players Discussion Dagwood https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296634 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296612 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:25:09 +0000
My brother brought me an ovation from the states recently - it arrived in one piece :)]]> Guitar Players Discussion lars https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/guitars-and-aeroplanes/#post-296612