THE WOODSHED

Let’s talk about flying with your bass. I have been flying with basses for over 30 years, and as a million-miler with one major airline, it’s safe to say I’m reasonably experienced. Since I began flying with basses in the 1980s, air travel has changed a lot. From baggage restrictions to security, boarding procedures to carry-on limits, flying today is more complicated than ever. It has also become far more challenging to fly with your instrument.

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