Calton case as checked baggage?

[John Rethorst]

For those of you who have checked the case when flying, have you had any damage
to the case? To the instrument?

[a.m.]

Post by John Rethorst
For those of you who have checked the case when flying, have you had any damage
to the case? To the instrument?

Stick it in a Calton and fly with peace of mind. They sell covers for
Caltons but to me it's like where does it end...get a cover for the cover of
the cover?
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[r***@wbcable.net]

Post by John Rethorst
For those of you who have checked the case when flying, have you had any damage
to the case? To the instrument?
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John Rethorst
jrethorst at post dot com

John,

I've used my Calton case for over 5 years including overseas flights.
It (the case) get scuff marks occasionally but I've never had any
damage to the guitar. You have to leave the case unlocked now, when you
send as baggage and they leave a form letter inside the case to let you
know they have opened the case and inspected the guitar and case
contents. I'm a big fan of the Calton case. You never know when they
are going to say no to a soft case as a carry on and the smaller
commuters almost never allow a soft case. Good investment and takes
some of the stress out of flying.

Ralph
www.ralphpatt.com

[Corey Christiansen]

I do quite a bit of flying with my Calton. So far so good. I did get a
cover for the case because the airlines were breaking off the metal
feet on the bottom side. I don't think I could break those off myself
if I tried....maybe with a hammer. The only problem I've had is when
they broke one of the locks off. It wasn't locked but the security
screeners must have thought it was. They broke off the lock and put the
extra pieces inside the f-holes of my buscarino archtop. With one of
the most powerful X-ray machines, I'm sure they couldn't see the little
compartment for picks and .......broken locks. Anyway, I had to have
the volume knob rewired, but not sure that was the only reason. Also
had to get the lock fixed which only cost $5.00.
No case can protect against everything including the lack of common
sense.

[j***@hotmail.com]

I think the Caltons are the way to go as well...yes, they get scuffed
up, but to my mind, better the case than it's contents...

JM

[jeffb]

Post by j***@hotmail.com
I think the Caltons are the way to go as well...yes, they get scuffed
up, but to my mind, better the case than it's contents...

A friend of mine who builds very high end anvil type flight cases will
tell you that if you want the most protection that you need to go with
something like he builds. He also says that for anyone who doesn't
have a crew to handle his gear a Calton is without a doubt the way to
go and that the protection is very close to that of a heavy plywood
flight box.

My archtop in a Calton has flown thirty or so times without incident.

jeffb

[j***@uiuc.edu]

A carefully written message in English and Spanish stating that you
make your living with this quality instrument and when properly packed
in this case it will be safe from damage. By properly repacking this
instrument
after your inspection I will be able to continue earning my living.
Thank You

While the wording I chose isn't the best, you get the idea... I know
pro's who
include a note like this and have never had a problem.