Author Topic: Flying with Series bass (Read 437 times)

edwin · « **Reply #15 on:** October 12, 2010, 11:14:24 PM »

Here's my Starfire all tucked into a Calton. I'm discovering that I have to put material under the Series I to get it to fit properly so that the headstock stabilizer in the top of the case doesn't exert pressure on the headstock.

2400wattman · « **Reply #16 on:** October 12, 2010, 11:47:27 PM »

Good luck to you Edwin.
Quite Frankly I'd tell those S.O.B.'s at the aero puerto that my better half IS coming on this flight with me. I hope all works out and you and your better half get home safe.

sonicus · « **Reply #17 on:** October 13, 2010, 11:03:09 AM »

Edwin, it looks like you have a safe Starfire there . Have you run into any issues regarding the TSA and locks? There are so called TSA approved locks; Sometimes they complain and sometimes not depending on who it is. Anyone else have any experiences with locked equipment cases ? Prescreening ?

edwin · « **Reply #18 on:** October 13, 2010, 04:42:23 PM »

I keep the case unlocked. It would be nice to use TSA locks, but as far as I can tell, the only real reason to lock it is to keep it from being stolen and if someone is going to steal it, they are going to grab the whole thing and they'll have plenty of time to break the locks (or get access to TSA keys). There are plenty of latches on this case so I really doubt that it would come open accidentally. Of course anything is possible, but I've flown with it a few times and it's been fine.

These days, Calton probably has a TSA lock option. I have an SKB rolling case with TSA locks that I would use because it would be too easy for the latches to pop open on that case.

It looks like this case will work out well for the Series I with a buckwheat hull neck pillow underneath the body to raise it up to the right angle. Still, I think a Calton is in my future.

sonicus · « **Reply #19 on:** October 13, 2010, 04:54:01 PM »

Thanks Edwin , I will contact Calton and ask about my Bass's and prices.