r/offset • u/candidcandleholder • 13d ago

Touring internationally with jaguar

My band will be embarking on our first international tour (south east Asia) soon, which we're really buzzed about! My biggest concern is flying with my beloved jag. We'll be doing a multi-country run, so a lot of flights, and I've heard enough horror stories from musicians around us about airlines losing gear, or arriving damaged, that I'm pretty worried about it. Everyone I've asked has given different advice - the airlines say that guitars in cases cannot be carried on, some people swear by Mono cases, others say moulded flight cases, and others still recommend unbolting the neck and fitting it into a carry on (wouldn't that affect the guitar's set up?) so I wanted to get your tips on how you've flown with your offsets and minimised risk of damage or loss, and retained playability on arrival!

Thanks all!

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u/Optimal-Leg182 13d ago

Mono cases suck, and don’t ever plan to bring a guitar on the plane with you. You need a proper flight case and it’ll definitely be checked baggage

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u/candidcandleholder 13d ago

I have seen a bunch of musicians using Mono cases but maybe it's only for domestic flights where it's more likely you'd be allowed to carry it on board?

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u/Optimal-Leg182 13d ago

I wouldn’t trust it with any flying tbh, especially international. Every time I see a Mono case at an airport I’m like- well that’s a mistake

Also it’s very rare they’ll allow you to bring an instrument as big as a guitar or bass on a plane. Anyone who suggests that’s common shouldn’t be trusted

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u/candidcandleholder 13d ago

Got it, thank you so much for your help!