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| Konabob |
Posted - 09/19/2011 : 6:01:05 PM
I am really grateful to be playing at the Keouhou Beach Resort (Home of Aloha Music Camp!) on Sundays. Rolinda Bean has kept me hopping for half a year now, and I am enjoying every evening I spend with her and the band.
Shirley shot this beautiful sunset last night while Aunty Kaipo Harris was singing "Hawaii Calls". I am playing in a G6th tuning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfEyMJwTtEU |
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| Konabob |
Posted - 09/26/2011 : 06:57:20 AM
I built my own steel to fit in a baritone 'ukulele case. I always open the case and show TSA why I am carrying something that looks like a "bullet". I have never had any trouble with it. My band is going to be playing on Lanai next week. I will try to remember to report if there are any new problems...
Also for those of you who may be thinking about Aloha Music Camp and don't want to lug amplifiers... I will supply an amplifier and a 6 channel mixer for Alan Akaka's class. Just make sure you bring a 12' cord. I have also seen these little buggahs at camp. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/danelectro-honeytone-n-10-guitar-mini-amp
they are ok with a pair of headphones, but uck! Those little speakers remind me of transistor radios. How retro! |
| justplainbill |
Posted - 09/26/2011 : 06:33:33 AM
I've taken both my Rick frypan and bakelite on trips to Hawaii, without any fuss from security. A long scale frypan case may not fit in the overhead very good (?)
I would thing inter-island TSA folks would be familiar with steel guitars by this time..... |
| Mike Anderson |
Posted - 09/22/2011 : 05:58:48 AM
This thread is right up my alley too. I have a Bakelite Rickenbacker and definitely do NOT want it to ever go in the cargo hold. Buying a seat for it is prohibitive, so I'll need to contact the airline. Hoping to travel soon, so better get on it. Don't know if there's other Canadian steel players here, but I'll report my findings. |
| rendesvous1840 |
Posted - 09/22/2011 : 05:48:36 AM
I wouldn't trust any priceless instrument in checked baggage, ever. They won't pay what it's worth, if you insure it there will be a deductible, and even if they paid a fair price, you might have a tough time replacing it. Just because we have cash doesn't mean one will be available. Carry a Rogue or some such, cheap and replaceable.
Unko Paul |
| slipry1 |
Posted - 09/22/2011 : 05:24:53 AM
I took my Jerry Byrd frypan on board back in 2007 without a hitch. The TSA people were amused by it when they x-rayed it. Just make sure it fits in the overhead in its case. I got a tenor banjo gig bag to carry it in, btw. |
| Reid |
Posted - 09/22/2011 : 04:32:51 AM
Julie I checked with United since they are the main carrier to the Islands and they referred to the TSA. TSA doesn't address frypans, but they do insist that brass instruments (trumpets, flugelhorns, etc.) be in checked baggage. So, I don't think that any metal instrument would be allowed in the cabin. There is also the complication of the amp (like my Roland Microcube) - no way in the cabin. I think either you brave it or get a wooden or bakelite instrument (although the latter may be forced into the hold also).
...Reid |
| Julie H |
Posted - 09/21/2011 : 8:45:23 PM
Hey KonaBob,
I just have this one issue with traveling with that Fry Pan. I'm not sure I can bring it on board (it could be used like a metal baseball bat to swat a flight attendant = deadly weapon), and I'm sure that if I checked it for below-deck storage, it would disappear. I mean, it is a priceless instrument and sure to be noticed on the Xray scanners.
How would I check with the airlines if this can be brought on board? Could I get a special form and approval prior to flying? Both directions? Believe me, I would love to bring this beauty out to Kona, but don't want to risk losing it.
Haha, then I might have to learn to actually play it!
Julie
(Oops, tried to insert image but that did not work for me.) |
| slipry1 |
Posted - 09/21/2011 : 06:35:12 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Konabob
Julie, that Frying Pan of yours is just waiting to sing for you! Bring it to camp and let Alan Akaka put you to work!
Right Jack?
Absolutely. Unfortunately, I think, I have gigs that week. Alan is a fabulous teacher (and a good friend)! |
| Konabob |
Posted - 09/20/2011 : 06:36:44 AM
Julie, that Frying Pan of yours is just waiting to sing for you! Bring it to camp and let Alan Akaka put you to work!
Right Jack?
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| slipry1 |
Posted - 09/20/2011 : 06:32:28 AM
All right Bob! |
| Julie H |
Posted - 09/19/2011 : 7:02:57 PM
Vavavoom KonaBob! You rocked on that steel. I am so impressed!
Hugs, Julie |
