Members who choose to buy/sell gear via The Gear Page Emporiums understand that The Gear Page, its owners, administrators, and moderators a) make no guarantee of accurate descriptions, and b) are not liable for any loss due to transactions between individuals.īuyer Beware. The rule is below as it now reads and will be enforced. However, we are coming into a new era with people doing different manners of monetary transactions.Įssentially, we'll no longer require anyone to be tied to Paypal only people can now use whatever payment they want, but we want to let people know they are on their own. In the past, we had required people to use Paypal to head off attempted fraud, which has been a concern for many years. Thank you for reading.Please note that effective immediately we have updated the Emporium Rules for payment options. Be sure to also wipe the back of the neck and the lower bout (bass side) where your strumming arm rests to absorb any perspiration. Wiping down the strings after you play with a soft, dry cloth will help preserve the string life and tone. During the summer you’re also more likely to play outside, exposing the guitar to dust, campfire smoke, and other assorted grime. The warmer it is, the more likely you are to sweat while you play, and that extra perspiration on your strings can reduce their tonal liveliness. If you don’t have an alternative place to store your guitar, at least try to find a shady parking spot to keep the temperature cooler. If you wouldn’t leave your pet in the car for the same length of time, don’t do it to your guitar. If it’s a summer day, don’t leave your guitar sitting in a hot car for an extended period of time. On road trips, treat your guitar like a pet. Related: 8 Travel And Guitar Care Tips For SummerĤ. The neck will start to back bow without the counter-tension of the strings. In general it’s not good to have your guitar strings heavily slackened for extended periods of time. And a detuned guitar won’t provide any greater protection from impact in that scenario (we’ve done our own extensive drop tests). Any damage that occurs to guitars during air travel usually happens as a result of baggage handlers, not air pressure. Modern guitars have adjustable truss rods, which are factory-calibrated to balance the natural forward-pulling tension of the strings.
The idea that you should slacken the strings before flying (or extended periods of non-use) is a leftover notion from a bygone era, when guitars were built without adjustable truss rods, which made it more difficult to counteract the tension of the strings on the neck. Whether your guitar is in the plane’s cabin or the cargo hold, the air is pressurized, which means there is no additional stress on the guitar. It also wouldn’t hurt to travel with a mini-hygrometer (available through TaylorWare). Once you arrive at your destination, don’t forget to take steps to monitor and maintain a healthy humidity level for your guitar. Although each fresh Humidipak contains about 2 ounces of moisture, the volume isn’t listed on the packet (it can vary depending on humidity levels), so there’s no guarantee that they’ll be accepted. The TSA’s policy for carrying-on liquids and gels currently limits the volume to 3.4 ounces per container. Also, if you plan to travel with Humidipak ® humidity control packets, you’re probably better off packing them with a checked bag just to be safe. If you plan to carry-on, check your guitar’s pockets.Ī truss rod wrench or string cutter in your case/gig bag compartment probably won’t clear a security check, so if you’ll be checking a bag, it’s a good idea to pack those items. (Smaller guitars like the GS Mini and Baby Taylor fit without a problem.) It often helps to be among the early boarding groups (more overhead space), and don’t underestimate the power of a smile and a courteous exchange with airline personnel - they’ll be more inclined to accommodate your needs.Ģ. For carry-ons, the guitar must fit in the overhead bin or other approved storage locations in the cabin, based on available space at the time of boarding. The policy should cover both carry-on and checked options, and it’s usually posted on the airline’s website. You should also know the policy of the airline you’ll be flying. Here’s a link to the TSA website’s musical instrument pagefor more details. In the U.S., the federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) permits you to bring your guitar as a carry-on or checked luggage.