Taking Guitar on easy jet??

[dealmaker]

anyone got any experience of taking a guitar (electric) on easy jet recently?

Easy jet policy doesn't mention guitars as part of the allowable musical instruments - but the measurements of 30cm x 117cm x 38cm would be more than big enough for my guitar in a gig bag?

[davepoth]

Guitars are OK - roadied with a band a couple of times and not had any trouble. Remember that's the only thing you can carry on, so make sure all of your clothes have massive pockets.

[C2james]

id never fly with a guitar in a gig bag, try and get a nice metal flight case if possible.

this would be perfect:

[davepoth]

C2james said:

id never fly with a guitar in a gig bag, try and get a nice metal flight case if possible.

this would be perfect:

Hand luggage is OK, you at least get to keep hold of it. When we have to put stuff in the hold I have to keep reminding the band to not look out of the window while they're loading. Some of the stuff they do is shocking.

[bimjim]

I've always taken mine on as hand luggage and never had a problems with any airline.

[gingerpaul]

Some say you need to book a seat for it. It's all in the terms and conditions but I must confessed I've never actually tried it. I'd be too nervous about it ending up in the hold because some jobsworth said it had to be checked.

[just1]

good job your not flying united!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo

[davepoth]

gingerpaul said:

Some say you need to book a seat for it. It's all in the terms and conditions but I must confessed I've never actually tried it. I'd be too nervous about it ending up in the hold because some jobsworth said it had to be checked.

It's never been a problem, done it 20 times or so now. Always turn up in good time to get to the front of the queue, it's a nightmare wedging the guitars in the overheads when they're full.

[gingerpaul]

davepoth said:

gingerpaul said:

Some say you need to book a seat for it. It's all in the terms and conditions but I must confessed I've never actually tried it. I'd be too nervous about it ending up in the hold because some jobsworth said it had to be checked.

It's never been a problem, done it 20 times or so now. Always turn up in good time to get to the front of the queue, it's a nightmare wedging the guitars in the overheads when they're full.

Although at least you'd have some motivation for playing the "no space for my guitar" blues.

[audidoody]

If it's a Fender just unscrew the neck and put it in a wheely bag!

[audidoody]

If it's a Fender just unscrew the neck and put it in a wheely bag!

[audidoody]

If it's a Fender just unscrew the neck and put it in a wheely bag!

[audidoody]

If it's a Fender just unscrew the neck and put it in a wheely bag!

[gingerpaul]

To confirm, what do you need to do if it's a Fender?