Flying with your guitar? A short guide!

When flying with your guitar, there are several things to consider. In my experience (no warranty!), bolt-on guitars can be safely transported in a suitcase after the neck has been unscrewed. Don't forget new strings, a screwdriver, other tools you need and to keep all parts together in a bag.
Neck-through guitars can be transported in the cabin, if a) it fits in the overhead compartment, b) your ticket allows a carry-on (bring the guitar instead of the carry-on), and c) there is space in the aircraft, so don't be the last one to board!
Summary:
For bolt on necks, just transport your guitar well packed in a suitcase. For neck-through guitars, call your Airline to make sure you can transport it in the cabin on your specific flight. Save travels!

[@XYZAudiio]

I traveled with two fender guitars by removing the necks. Both bodies fit in a standard carry-on. I wrapped the necks (fret board to fret board) using small bubble wrap and secured them with a pair of socks that coincidentally had guitars printed all over them. Threw that in my backpack, "personal item". They stuck out a bit, but no one said anything. All good.

[@laktoze_]

honestly a really good idea

[@Jav82]

I'm doing this with my brand new Pbass. I removed the neck and pack the body and neck in my suitcase and that's it. Just be sure you have a Luthier to tune and assembly again the instrument once you reached your place.

[@darisuuu1133]

can I just do it myself?
i think it quite simple

[@SpiralOutGuitar]

I always do it myself, no big deal.

[@kwamealievergreen4257]

what changes when you take it apart to the point where you need a luthier to do it?

[@eeeee259]

This was super helpful, thank you

[@jied_bass]

BRo MVP i never thought of this

[@navinadv]

I have to take my Martin Acoustic from Philadelphia to Raleigh on American. Any tips?

[@mlagathomason2555]

dc pro, how tf do i transport a dc pro

[@jonghyeon_park__]

Do you have to remove the string?

[@SpiralOutGuitar]

Yes of course

[@martinkrauser4029]

No, you can keep your strings. Julian Lage does this whenever he flies for gigs and always keeps his strings.

[@user-zv8vb1cu1f]

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[@fortunatejeremy]

I can watch videos with a robot narration.

[@thewrongbike7709]

The computer is annoying.

[@col145]

DONT !!!