Many multi-effects boxes can cover a multitude of sounds well enough, especially those used for a few short moments each night. If you can make the compromise, do it and save the weight. Casework is another major factor. That sort of foam setup is common on full-fledged ATA case setups, but a heavy-duty flight case can quickly push you over the pound limit.
A Pelican-style or injection-molded case can be a lighter alternative Photo 1. These cases are light for their volume, and they can be custom-foamed by your local system integrator or case builder. In a world of label showcases, weekend runs, and international festivals, traveling light is becoming the rule.
With careful planning, you can build a functional and flightworthy rig that will serve you and those you work with well.
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These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Others Others. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. If you show up with a Pedaltrain Novo 32 , chances are you may have to check that as baggage. So, pick your essential pedals and travel with a small pedalboard that you can use as hand luggage. This way you can always be present at the inspection moment and properly explain everything to the inspectors.
If you have a big rig, get a travel case. Chances are they will have to go into the aircraft as checked luggage. Always call your airline. This is your best shot to still get it into the aircraft if you have a huge rig.
They may be able to give you the opportunity to put your pedalboard on one of the front cabinets they did that once with my guitar. Remove the batteries from your pedals. Save yourself some trouble and do this. Nonetheless, make sure you have a power source available like a 9 Spot power supply so you can demonstrate when necessary, that your equipment is just musical devices.
Also, I would recommend disconnecting all the patch cables. It will make the pedalboard look less weird, and this leads to another point… Know this: they will inspect your pedalboard. Just armor yourself with patience and try to help them through the process. Also, you may be asked about what your pedals do. They may also run the explosive test on your individual pedals, so be aware of that.
Another option is to place it in checked baggage. Ensure that the item is not cluttered together as much as possible i. If you do wish to carry these items in your carry-on baggage, declare them to a screening officer before they go through the X-ray machine, remove them from the bag and place them in the trays provided for screening, on their own. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Real Life Footage Ok, to wrap everything up, how about some footage from people that actually went through that?
Video 1. Here see a group of musicians who were traveling from India to the Republic of Maldives yeah… poor guys ;. As you will notice, the inspector at the Mumbai airport was very meticulous about what the guitar player was carrying.
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