Originally Posted by
Jeff Mando
For years (prior to 9-11) I carried a telecaster in a gig bag, always slung over one shoulder by the gig bag strap so the bulk of what I was carrying was behind me and largely out of site, when boarding, once inside the plane, IF it didn't fit overhead, I would ask nicely and they always let me put it in the closet. The key is to get past the gate and onto the plane. At that point, the staff have less options. Never had any problems, but I have a feeling it wouldn't "fly" today. Keep in mind, kinda hard to hurt a telecaster. Not sure about a hard case, etc......