Members boytbpc Posted July 16, 2012 Members Share Posted July 16, 2012 As I've mentioned before, I moving back to Canada for Turkey. Since I am a gov't contractor I have a few options for how to get my guitars home. I have 2 solidbody electrics, 2 acoustics, and 1 hollowbody electric with me. I have a few options on getting them all home (and can use any combination). A.) USPS: Since I'm on a base, I have access to the USPS, insured and everything.B.) Airline: I can check them as luggage on the plane.C.) Movers: I can ship them in the crate. It will take 3 months, not be temperture controlled, etc, but it will be insured and packed professionally. What would you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vinnies Posted July 16, 2012 Members Share Posted July 16, 2012 USPS...double box everything, take lots of before pics. they're insured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitardustin Posted July 16, 2012 Members Share Posted July 16, 2012 I've gone with all 3 options and haven't had problems yet. If you go with the movers though, obviously take {censored} loads of pics, have them in a hard case, and make sure they go on top of everything in the crates. My whole collection survived a three month oversees ride one time. If you have the choice, obviously choose your first two options though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nixhex113 Posted July 16, 2012 Members Share Posted July 16, 2012 When I moved overseas, I brought one guitar with me on the plane and had the rest shipped over in a sea crate. I would definitely do that if I were in your situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LSDis4me Posted July 16, 2012 Members Share Posted July 16, 2012 Do the electrics have bolt-on necks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members macadood Posted July 16, 2012 Members Share Posted July 16, 2012 wouldn't do movers. would probably just go USPS. do you have hardshell cases for all of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boytbpc Posted July 16, 2012 Author Members Share Posted July 16, 2012 wouldn't do movers. would probably just go USPS. do you have hardshell cases for all of them? Have hardshell for MIA Strat and Acoustic, cheap 1960's cardboard hardshell for the hollowbody, and Reunion Blues Gig bag for the MIJ Jazzmaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LSDis4me Posted July 16, 2012 Members Share Posted July 16, 2012 Take the necks off the guitars that don't have hard cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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