Re: [Harp-L] Harps on Planes -- Sort of Urgent

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Thomas - I've traveled with my harps in checked luggage many times and have had no issues.  I just make sure they are snug in their case and there's nothing in the bag with them that could leak.  

On the other hand, when I carry them on, I have had nothing but trouble and end up visiting the "little room" almost every time.  Perhaps it's the Lee Oskar repair kit that looks suspiciously like a jewel thief's 2nd story  kit - (the large Lee Oskar chisel could actually do some serious damage in the hands of a terrorist), or it might be the Smokey amp in a Winston hardpack that they find "interesting". They eventually let me board the plane. I still find that amazing!    

Your harps will be fine in the hold.
--
Ross Macdonald

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> 
> Hi there guys, 
> 
> This is a late notice, but I'm taking a plane today to head back home and am 
> wondering if I can store my harps with my regular bags. Will the air pressure 
> change and the cool air damage them? Rather not bother with a carry on (playing 
> them all for security is getting annoying). If anyone knows the answer can you 
> email me off list? 
> 
> Sorry if this was dealt with before, but I leave in a couple of hours and don't 
> have time to search the archives. Should have thought of this earlier. 
> 
> Cheers, 
> 
> Thom Duggan 
> 
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> 
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